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An informal survey published by CiberCuba on social media indicates that a majority of Cubans would support the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in the military operation that concluded with his arrest on January 3rd.
In the survey where CiberCuba Noticias asked "Do you support the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces?", 75% of the 1000 readers who participated voted in favor of Maduro's capture, while 25% were opposed to the U.S. action.
Among the responses, the one from Yoanys Sánchez González stands out, who criticized the military action: “I hope that the No wins. Obviously, things taken by force are never good, and besides, the death of innocent people… I hope no one supports such barbarism.”
The debate reflects the deep divisions in Cuban public opinion regarding the foreign intervention in Venezuela, a historical ally of Havana.
Some users view Maduro's capture as an act of justice against a regime seemingly linked to drug trafficking and repression, while others believe that resorting to military force is a violation of the sovereignty of nations.
The operation to capture Maduro was carried out by U.S. forces in Caracas and has sparked mixed reactions both in the region and around the world.
While some political sectors in the United States expressed support for the action, others warned of potential violations of international law and the risk of instability in Latin America.
In Cuba, the operation has also exacerbated concerns about the future of Venezuelan oil support and the economic implications for the island following the fall of Maduro's regime.
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