López Obrador does not recognize Maduro's reelection and calls to wait for the electoral records.

In an electoral context marked by controversy, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has decided not to recognize the re-election of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, following the confirmation of his victory by the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). During his morning conference on Friday, López Obrador expressed his intention to wait for the disclosure of the electoral records before issuing a definitive judgment on the results of the July 28 elections. The TSJ of Venezuela certified Maduro's victory last Thursday, a decision that has generated a wave of negative reactions from several governments in Latin America and the United States, who have criticized the legitimacy of the elections. However, the Mexican president opted for a cautious approach, emphasizing the importance of transparency and legality in the electoral process. "We will wait for the records to be made public," López Obrador insisted, highlighting the need for a thorough analysis before taking any stance. Despite international pressure, which includes unanimous rejection from nations such as Chile, Argentina, and Peru, among others, López Obrador has remained aloof from these statements. In his words, he expressed being "respectful" of the decisions made by other countries and stressed that Mexican foreign policy must be consistent with the principles established in the Constitution. This position could be interpreted as an attempt by Mexico to maintain open diplomatic communication with Venezuela, despite the tensions that have arisen in the region. Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, quickly reacted to López Obrador's statements, accusing the TSJ ruling of showing "complicity with fraud" in the South American country. Machado has been a critical voice against Maduro's administration, and her statement highlights the prevailing distrust surrounding the Venezuelan electoral process. For many Venezuelans and international observers, the electoral outcome has been surrounded by irregularities that have undermined the credibility of Maduro's government. In his remarks, López Obrador also emphasized that, to date, he has not communicated with Nicolás Maduro since the post-electoral crisis. He recalled that his last meeting with the Venezuelan president was at a summit on migration in Palenque, Chiapas, where he met with other regional leaders. This suggests that his government seeks a stance of distancing while attempting not to close the door on future negotiations. The Mexican president reaffirmed that, despite not having spoken with Maduro during this period, he has maintained dialogues with other South American leaders such as Lula da Silva and Gustavo Petro regarding the situation in Venezuela. This could indicate that diplomatic relations in Latin America are undergoing a reinvention process, where countries are seeking to coordinate their responses to the Venezuelan crisis. López Obrador's position highlights a broader strategy of his government, which prioritizes respect for the sovereignty of nations and adherence to non-intervention. This stance may be controversial at a time when international pressure to act in response to the political and social crisis in Venezuela is increasing. The dilemma facing the Mexican president is significant; the international community is increasingly divided on how to address Maduro's regime. While some countries advocate for sanctions and more forceful actions, others, like Mexico, prefer a more diplomatic and less confrontational approach. As events unfold in Venezuela, attention focuses not only on the legitimacy of Maduro's government but also on the strategy Mexico will adopt in its role as a regional actor. López Obrador's lack of recognition of the electoral results could be seen as an attempt to maintain neutrality, but it also raises questions about the future of relations between Mexico and Venezuela. Ultimately, the outcome of this situation will depend on several factors, including the Venezuelan government's response to demands for transparency and international pressure on Maduro. In the meantime, Mexico's stance is characterized by a desire to maintain a balance in foreign policy while facing internal and external challenges that could influence its approach to Venezuela.