The capture of Nicolás Maduro during a U.S.-led military operation in Venezuela sparked mixed reactions from Mexican political figures. Federal Deputy Margarita Zavala backed the U.S. intervention, arguing that the Venezuelan people had exhausted legal and peaceful means to remove the regime. In contrast, Mexico's federal government, in an official statement, strongly condemned the military intervention, emphasizing it as a violation of the United Nations Charter. In a public announcement, it recalled that the country's foreign policy is guided by the principles of non-intervention, self-determination of peoples, and peaceful settlement of disputes, and called on the UN to play an active role in preserving peace in the region. The federal government reiterated its willingness to support any dialogue, mediation, or negotiation efforts that help maintain regional peace and prevent conflict escalation. Meanwhile, from the Senate, Morena legislator Gerardo Fernández Noroña described the operation as "gravely serious" and expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people. The national leader of the Citizen Movement, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, stated that Latin America must defend its right to free self-determination but stressed this also means confronting authoritarian regimes. Senator from PAN, Lilly Téllez, called the event "a great day for history" and asserted that the Venezuelan leader is responsible for widespread social suffering. On the other hand, other figures adopted intermediate positions. On social media, it was stated that this was an unjustified military aggression and a violation of international law, positioning against the use of force to resolve political conflicts. In contrast, opposition figures celebrated Maduro's capture. Nuevo León Governor Samuel García published a brief message expressing his support and solidarity with the Venezuelan people upon the news. Finally, the Bureau of the Senate of the Republic, led by Laura Itzel Castillo, institutionally backed the Mexican government's stance.
