French President Macron stated that France does not recognize or support the "methods" used by the United States to arrest Venezuelan President Maduro.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barroche pointed out that such military actions by the U.S. forces "violate the principle of non-use of force, which is the basis of international law," and emphasized that lasting political solutions cannot be imposed from the outside.
Macron clarified the position within the French government, explicitly stating that he "neither supports nor approves" the U.S. military action against Venezuelan leader Maduro, a statement that contrasts sharply with his previous controversial remarks and quickly became a focus of international attention.
French government spokesperson Bureau quoted Macron's remarks during a cabinet meeting on January 5, saying: "We defend international law and the freedom of peoples. We neither support nor approve the way the U.S. has taken action." This statement directly targeted the U.S. military action to forcibly control Maduro, emphasizing France's commitment to international law.
This statement aims to correct Macron's earlier public stance that "the Venezuelan people should be happy about Maduro's fall." AFP pointed out that this remark had triggered criticism in the French political arena, accusing Macron of "bowing to Trump," leading him to urgently clarify his position through official channels.
Macron's initial comments supporting Maduro's downfall were criticized by several figures in the French political scene, who believed that this move deviated from France's independent foreign policy tradition and was seen as catering to U.S. strategy. Public pressure forced the government to clearly distinguish itself from U.S. military intervention.
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