A survey by the Genial/Quaest institute released this Thursday (15) shows that 58% of those interviewed are afraid of the United States repeating in Brazil the military action against Venezuela, which deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro. Another 40% do not fear an attack on Brazilian territory, and 2% do not know or did not respond.
According to the survey, 46% approve of the American operation carried out on the 3rd, which captured Maduro and his first lady, Cília Flores, to face charges of narco-terrorism in the USA. Another 39% disapprove and 15% do not know or did not respond.
For 50%, it is valid to invade a country under the pretext of arresting a dictator. Those who disagree total 41%. They don’t know, or didn’t answer, 9%.
For 31%, US President Donald Trump’s objective in authorizing the attack was to combat drug trafficking. Another 23% believe it was to restore democracy in Venezuela, and 21% believe it was to control Venezuelan oil. For another 4%, it was to reduce China’s influence in the South American country.
For 66%, Brazil should remain neutral on the Venezuelan crisis. For 18%, the government must support Trump’s military actions. Another 10% believe that the right position is adopted by the opposition Planalto. Another 6% do not know, or did not respond.
Those who think that Lula was wrong in condemning the United States’ military action are 51%, while 37% believe that the PT member was correct in the position adopted until then. Another 12% do not know or did not respond.
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Genial/Quaest also addressed possible consequences of the United States’ operation in October’s presidential election. For 71%, Lula’s stance on the crisis does not affect the presidential choice. 17% say that Lula’s conduct makes them prefer the opposition. Another 5% do not know or did not respond.
Genial/Quaest interviewed 2,004 Brazilians in person, in 120 municipalities, between January 8th and 11th. The margin of error is two percentage points and the reliability index is 95%. The survey is registered with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) under number BR-00835/2026.
