Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday reaffirmed her opposition to any foreign interference in the affairs of sovereign nations, amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Xinhua reported.

Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico’s foreign policy is guided by respect for sovereignty, self-determination, and peaceful conflict resolution. She stressed that Mexico stands against interventionism while supporting nations’ rights to determine their own path.

According to Xinhua, the remarks come as US deployed warships near Venezuela, citing efforts to combat international drug trafficking.