Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sounded the alarm over the recent US operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, warning that it threatens to launch the world into 'a future of uncertainty and insecurity.' 🚨🌍
Speaking after the Coalition of the Willing meeting for Ukraine in Paris, Sánchez called the Caracas action 'a terrible and very dangerous precedent' that echoes past invasions driven by the thirst for oil. He stressed that Spain cannot recognize any military move that violates international law and seems aimed at toppling a government to grab its natural resources.
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares also criticized the operation on Monday, labeling it 'clearly contrary to international law' and underlining that 'violent means and force must be completely absent' from foreign policy. ✋🕊️
In a nod to global unity, Sánchez compared the Venezuela raid to threats against the territorial integrity of a European state like Denmark—referring to past US comments about annexing Greenland—and vowed that Spain 'will not remain silent' in the face of rising violations of international rules. 🇪🇸🤝🇩🇰
He concluded by promising that Spain will 'always stand on the side of legality' and will use every diplomatic tool to strengthen multilateral cooperation, sending a clear message: in today's interconnected world, unilateral force is off the table. 💬🗺️
For young pros across South and Southeast Asia—from Mumbai to Manila—Sánchez's warning is a wake-up call: global stability and fair play matter for all of us. When big players ignore the rules, the whole world feels the shake. 💡🌏
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Spanish PM warns U.S. operation in Venezuela sets dangerous precedent
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