Multiple nations have emphasized peaceful resolution through dialogue as the appropriate alternative to military intervention in Venezuela following Saturday’s strikes that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez explicitly called for “a fair and dialogued transition” rather than solutions imposed through external force.
The emphasis on dialogue reflects international consensus that lasting political change must come from within societies through peaceful processes. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot similarly stressed that only sovereign people themselves can decide their future, rejecting military solutions regardless of intentions.
UN Secretary General António Guterres has consistently promoted dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts through his good offices and multilateral frameworks. His warning about dangerous precedents reflects concerns that military interventions undermine institutions and processes designed to facilitate peaceful transitions.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face drug trafficking charges in New York, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirming the charges relate to narcotics operations. President Trump stated the couple is currently aboard a ship being transported to the United States for prosecution.
The international response has been characterized by widespread condemnation emphasizing diplomatic alternatives to military force. Major powers including China and Russia have called for respect of sovereignty and peaceful resolution, while European leaders stressed that external military action cannot create legitimate political change. Colombia has mobilized its armed forces in anticipation of refugee flows, highlighting practical challenges created when diplomatic approaches are abandoned.