Crew members of the U.S. Navy warship USS Sampson (DDG 102) are pictured at the Amador International Cruise Terminal in Panama City on Sept. 2, 2025. Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty ImagesAs U.S. President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure on Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolás Maduro, Latin America’s response has been a mix of wary and welcoming.Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico have opposed U.S. intervention, while Argentina and El Salvador have expressed support for it. Meanwhile, analysts say Venezuela may benefit from Trump’s intervention, although the shadow of past U.S. military interference in the region looms large for many.
Latin American Leaders, Experts Weigh In on US Tensions With Venezuela
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