Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Emma BubolaJanuary 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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In January 2026, a U.S. raid led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, sparking varied reactions across Latin America. Despite historical resentment towards U.S. intervention, polls indicated that a majority of citizens in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama approved of the action. This endorsement reflects a shift towards pragmatism over traditional ideological loyalties, driven by widespread disapproval of Maduro's authoritarian rule. While some, particularly in Mexico, protested the intervention as American imperialism, overall regional leaders tempered their responses to avoid conflict with the U.S. president. The left's struggle to mobilize against Maduro's capture further softened opposition to the U.S. intervention.

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latin america 100% u.s. intervention 90% nicolás maduro 80% public opinion 70% political pragmatism 60% donald trump 50% authoritarian leader 50% ideological loyalties 40%

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