Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Poll
Summary
A recent survey shows that more people in Latin America see China as a positive global influence than the United States for the first time since 1995. While 65% view China positively, 57% feel the same about the US, although the US is still generally more popular overall.Key Facts
- The 2026 Latinobarometro survey covered 17 Latin American countries with about 19,200 face-to-face interviews.
- 65% of respondents viewed China as a positive influence, up from 48% in 2020.
- 57% viewed the US positively, down from 60% in 2020.
- Only Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic saw the US more positively than China.
- Despite this, 63% had a favorable opinion of the US overall, compared to 58% for China.
- The survey showed most countries except Argentina approved of the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by military forces.
- Opinion was split on whether Maduro’s capture helped or harmed Venezuela.
- Venezuelans were among the most positive about US influence.
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