Spain calls for responsibility after Maduro's detention. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez demanded «responsibility» from the United States following the detention of his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro. Sánchez confirmed that the Embassy and Consulate are «operational», while stating: «The Government of Spain is conducting exhaustive monitoring of events in Venezuela». «We call for de-escalation and responsibility», the head of state demanded in his post on social media X. «International law and the principles of the UN Charter must be respected», Sánchez noted, citing an official statement issued by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The text recalls that the country did not recognize the results of the elections held on Sunday, July 28, 2024. «Spain is willing to offer its good offices to achieve a peaceful and negotiated solution to the current crisis», the statement highlights.
