Summary
A poll shows that Americans are evenly divided on the U.S. military operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Opinions also vary on the U.S. governing Venezuela or stationing troops there. Meanwhile, Maduro appeared in a U.S. court, pleading not guilty to various charges.
Key Facts
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 33% of Americans support the abduction of Maduro, 34% oppose it, and 32% are unsure.
- Among Republicans, 65% support the military operation, while only 11% of Democrats do.
- 43% of Americans oppose Washington governing Venezuela until a new government is established, with 34% in favor.
- 47% of Americans oppose stationing U.S. troops in Venezuela, with 30% in favor.
- 72% of respondents are concerned about the U.S. becoming too involved in Venezuela.
- Maduro was abducted by U.S. special forces and appeared in a New York federal court.
- Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges including narcoterrorism and drug trafficking.
- Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president following Maduro's abduction.
