The polls revealed significant support for the intervention, with 74 percent of Peruvians and 63 percent of Chileans approving. Majorities in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama also supported the action, according to the polls. This support comes despite the United States' history of intervention in Latin America, including the 1989 invasion of Panama to remove Manuel Noriega.

Carlos Segura, a 36-year-old professor in Buenos Aires, expressed his satisfaction, stating, "I am happy because I saw the fall of a dictator, and I am happy because my Venezuelan friends are happy." His sentiment reflects a common feeling among those who view the intervention as a positive step toward removing an authoritarian leader.

The response across Latin America was varied. In Argentina, high school group chats buzzed with news of Nicolás Maduro's capture. Colombians reportedly debated exit plans, while Ecuadorean schoolteachers paused lessons to discuss the U.S. raid. Even a Peruvian beauty queen weighed in on the matter.

The United States has a long and complex history of involvement in Latin American affairs, often viewed with suspicion due to Cold War-era interventions. This history makes the widespread support for Trump's action in Venezuela particularly noteworthy.

The current status of the situation in Venezuela and any potential next steps remain to be seen. The intervention and its aftermath are likely to continue to be a subject of debate and discussion throughout Latin America and beyond.