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 12:33 PM

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Following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026, polls revealed that a majority of Latin Americans in several countries, including Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama, endorsed the intervention. This support, despite historical resentment towards U.S. meddling, suggests a shift towards pragmatism due to widespread discontent with Maduro's authoritarian rule. While some, particularly in Mexico, criticized the action as American imperialism, overall regional leaders tempered their responses to avoid conflict with the U.S. government. The left's struggle to mobilize against Maduro's removal further softened divisions, indicating a temporary eclipse of traditional ideological loyalties in favor of removing a reviled leader.

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latin america 100% u.s. intervention 90% nicolás maduro 80% public opinion 70% trump 70% pragmatism 60% authoritarian 50% ideology 50% cold war 40%

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