Spain will not recognise a United States intervention in Venezuela that violates international law, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Saturday evening, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces during a military operation.
In a post on X, Sánchez stressed that while Spain had never recognised the Maduro government, it also rejects any foreign intervention that breaches international legal norms and risks plunging the region into greater instability.
“Spain did not recognise the Maduro regime. But it will not recognise an intervention that violates international law and pushes the region towards an uncertain and aggressive horizon,” Sánchez wrote.
His remarks came after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would temporarily administer Venezuela until what he described as a “safe” political transition is completed.
The Spanish prime minister also urged all parties involved to prioritise the protection of civilians and adhere to the principles of the United Nations Charter.
He called for a transition in Venezuela that is “just and based on dialogue,” warning that military actions risk escalating tensions and harming the civilian population.
Spain’s position adds to growing international concern over the US operation in Venezuela and underscores divisions among Western allies over how to address the country’s political crisis.
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