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64% of Venezuelan Exiles Back U.S. Intervention Against Maduro

1/2/2026

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Story summary

64% of Venezuelans abroad support U.S. military intervention to remove Nicolas Maduro, vs 34% at home.
Among migrants, 55% favor intervention to restore democracy, while Venezuelans prioritize solving the economic crisis.
The U.S. blockade of sanctioned tankers worsens the economy, prompting Maduro to offer oil deals that U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected.
Oil production in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt has fallen 25% due to the blockade, threatening Maduro's revenue.

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Story summary

64% of Venezuelans abroad support U.S. military intervention to remove Nicolas Maduro, vs 34% at home.
Among migrants, 55% favor intervention to restore democracy, while Venezuelans prioritize solving the economic crisis.
The U.S. blockade of sanctioned tankers worsens the economy, prompting Maduro to offer oil deals that U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected.
Oil production in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt has fallen 25% due to the blockade, threatening Maduro's revenue.