“We call on the United Nations, whose Security Council is meeting today, to fully assume its responsibility and act with greater determination to generate conditions that bring us closer to a peaceful, sustainable solution in accordance with international law,” he mentioned.
The chancellor mentioned that the UN is still the main multilateral structure, however, he considered that it has now shown itself to be “inefficient” in trying to contain abuses.
“It is barely possible to raise our voices to denounce the daily violation of international law. Instead of having created a common front in defense of the rule of law, the international community is divided and today projects, more strongly, distrust than solidarity,” he declared.
He mentioned that the sanctions on the International Criminal Court increase, but its capacity for action for accountability decreases, since – he added – conditions were created for narratives that only “look inward and try to ignore the environment.”
Before diplomatic personnel accredited in more than 100 countries, he supported President Claudia Sheinbaum’s position on the self-determination of peoples and non-intervention in the internal affairs of countries.
“The position of the government of Mexico is clear and forceful, we condemn the military actions carried out unilaterally and we strongly reject the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of any State,” said the chancellor.
He also asked for respect for article two of the Charter of the United Nations, as he stated that the international legal order is disrupted in the region through the use of force that endangers international peace and security.
The chancellor commented that Latin America and the Caribbean are a zone of peace, which must be preserved. In this sense, he said that Mexico will privilege dialogue and negotiation as the only legitimate and effective way to resolve differences.
He declared that Mexico is willing to support any effort to facilitate dialogue or support that contributes to preserving regional peace and avoiding further escalation.
Likewise, he reiterated that the Sheinbaum government is in favor of coordination without subordination or intervention, which is why he maintained that the country cooperates with the United States to strengthen the northern border and stop drug trafficking.
The reappearance and message of Juan Ramón de la Fuente occurs after the early morning of January 3, United States authorities entered Venezuela to capture the president of that country, Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores. Both people are accused of narcoterrorism.
Politicians support Sheinbaum
Not only the chancellor offered his position regarding what happened in Venezuela, but also the president of the Supreme Court of the Nation (SCJN), Hugo Aguilar, and the head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada.
Minister Hugo Aguilar said that the law of the strongest cannot be allowed to prevail and guide the destinies of the countries.
“In the face of recent events, I want to express the conviction of all the ministers in their commitment to the legal framework that we have provided to resolve our differences and build a more just society,” he declared before starting the Court session.
Meanwhile, the Head of Government, Clara Brugada, supported the position of President Claudia Sheinbaum regarding the arrest of the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, by the United States Government.
“We consider that it is very important, today more than ever, to defend national sovereignty. Today more than ever as a country to make ourselves respected,” said the president of Mexico City after leading the distribution of Rosca de Reyes at the Angel of Independence this Monday.
Brugada maintained that the security strategy launched by the Mexican government shows results.
“Recognizing the work that has been done in security by the cabinet of the presidency of the republic, it has been possible to reduce intentional homicides by more than 35%. That is, we are going to refer to the facts, to the figures (…). It is very clear what has been achieved in this country,” said Brugada.
With information from Shelma Navarrete.
