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China seen more positive in Latin America than US
Latin American poll shows China now viewed as more positive influence than US.
In brief
Latin American poll shows China now viewed as more positive influence than US. A Latinobarómetro poll found 65% of Latin Americans see China as a positive influence versus 57% for the US, with only Costa Rica and Dominican Republic viewing US more positively. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Poll reveals China's growing influence
A 2026 Latinobarómetro survey showed for the first time since 1995 that China is viewed as a more benign force than the United States in Latin America.
“China has more influence in Latin America than the United States”
US influence declining in region
57 percent of Latin Americans consider the United States a positive influence, down from 60 percent in 2020, while China's support rose from 48 percent six years ago.
Only two countries favor US over China
Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic were the only countries where US influence was deemed more positive than China's.
Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' impact
The growing disaffection comes nearly halfway through Trump's second term, during which he has openly asserted his desire for hegemony over Latin America as part of the 'Donroe Doctrine'.
US military action in Venezuela
The Latinobarómetro poll showed a majority of people in all but one country approved of US special forces capturing Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela's mixed views
Only 35 percent of Venezuelans considered US actions beneficial, compared to 28 percent who said it harmed the country.
What it means
A Latinobarómetro poll found 65% of Latin Americans see China as a positive influence versus 57% for the US, with only Costa Rica and Dominican Republic viewing US more positively.
