Financial Times: Venezuelans turn more optimistic after Maduro’s capture
News from Latin America and Mercosur [Unofficial]
February 13, 2026
A face-to-face poll reported by the Financial Times points to a sharp swing in public mood in Venezuela following the US military intervention and the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro. The paper said Venezuelans are “much more optimistic about the future”, while the same findings also show heightened concern over security.
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