Latin America fractures over Trump’s Maduro capture as regional allies shift right

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 4 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterJanuary 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM

$Latin America fractures over Trump’s Maduro capture as regional allies shift right$

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Recent events at a CELAC summit and the UN Security Council revealed a growing divide in Latin America regarding the U.S. role in Nicolás Maduro's capture. A joint statement condemning Maduro's detention failed at CELAC due to opposition from several countries, highlighting fractures within the traditionally left-leaning forum. This division reflects a broader regional shift away from socialist and narco-authoritarian rule, as seen in recent elections in countries like Chile and Honduras. The split continued at the UN Security Council, where Latin American and Caribbean states took opposing stances on the U.S. action, with Argentina being the most vocal regional supporter of the United States. These events signal a political realignment in Latin America, influenced by concerns over security, sovereignty, and law and order.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Cuba 30% Bolivia 40% Melissa Ford Maldonado ×340% Donald Trump ×250% Venezuela ×360% United States ×260% Argentina ×270% United Nations Security Council ×270% Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×490%

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latin america 100% nicolás maduro 90% political realignment 80% venezuela 80% celac 70% left-leaning governments 70% security council 60% right-of-center 60% donald trump 50% socialism 40%