Andorra Backs Venezuelans After US Detains Maduro, Urges UN-Led Resolution

Andorra's government has expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people following a US military intervention that led to the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, urging a peaceful resolution in line with international law.

Government spokesperson Guillem Casal outlined the position during a Wednesday press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting. He echoed a recent statement from Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor on social media Sunday, stressing opposition to oppressive, anti-democratic regimes that violate human rights. "The first priority is to show the solidarity of the Andorran people towards the Venezuelan people, who have suffered the consequences of an oppressive and anti-democratic regime," Casal said.

Andorra aligns with European Union countries in calling for respect of international law, the democratic will of Venezuelans, and the United Nations Charter. As a demilitarised state, it prioritises peace in all conflicts and monitors UN Security Council debates closely, despite lacking membership or a major diplomatic presence. "We do not have the same diplomatic megaphone, but we do have the same weight in voting," Casal noted. He emphasised that interpreting the Charter belongs to multilateral forums, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres positioned to evaluate any rights violations.

The government upholds three key principles: rejecting oppressive regimes, supporting Venezuelans, and honouring both popular will expressed democratically and international norms. Casal avoided directly assessing whether the US action breached the Charter, insisting such judgments rest with international bodies. He added that diplomacy remains viable through these channels.

Addressing US President Donald Trump's threats against Greenland, Casal applied the same framework, citing Andorra's links to Denmark, EU stances, and shared Western commitments. "As a small country, we defend multilateralism and reaffirm our commitments to the UN Charter," he said.

The response reflects Andorra's longstanding emphasis on multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution.