As the hemisphere absorbs the fallout from the Venezuelan operation, one central question remains: will diplomacy hold, or will unilateral use of force reshape the norms that govern power in the Americas? Mexico’s response under Sheinbaum underscores a belief that the answer must lie in law, dialogue, and mutual respect—not in coercion. The coming weeks and months will test whether regional leaders can uphold these principles in the face of pressure and shifting power dynamics, or whether fears of foreign intervention will deepen divisions across the hemisphere.
