Spain questioned the EU's response to the kidnapping of President Maduro

Published at: 05/01/2026 11:21 AM

The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, questioned the reaction of the European Union (EU) to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, and stressed that the block's response is insufficient in the face of such a serious precedent.

Albares said he expected a stronger stance against U.S. military action, as it was an action contrary to international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Speaking to the SER radio channel, he recalled that Spain is at the forefront of its international position together with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay, countries that issued a statement rejecting unilateral operations in Venezuela and defending sovereignty and dialogue as a way to a solution, Telesur reported.

Albares confirmed that the Spanish Government will hold talks with the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, recognizing the constitutional order that places her at the head of the country. He stressed that Madrid does not fear reprisals from Washington and reiterated that its foreign policy rejects the imposition of force on regional stability.

The minister also criticized the Popular Party for using the Venezuelan crisis for internal purposes and reiterated that the solution must be peaceful and democratic. Spain, together with other European and Latin American countries, insists on respect for international law and on the resolution of conflicts through negotiation.

In the political sphere, MEP Irene Montero compared the aggression to the invasion of Iraq and accused Washington of wanting to appropriate Venezuelan oil. Montero criticized the attitude of the European Union and the Spanish Government for merely asking for prudence and asked the European Commission for urgent measures to release the detained authorities.

The Bolivarian Platform for Solidarity with Venezuela in Madrid rejected the US offensive, while President Pedro Sánchez called for detente and respect for international law. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Socialist Workers' Party) assured that it is following the events closely, although unions and sectors of the left insist that the international community cannot remain silent in the face of what they consider to be a threat to global security.

Mazo News Team