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Latin Times
Latin Times
Politics
Pedro Camacho

Practically All Venezuelans Describe Maduro's Regime as a Narco-Terrorist Organization, Survey Shows

President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro speaks during the swear-in ceremony at Palacio Federal Legislativo on January 10, 2025 in Caracas, Venezuela. (Credit: Alfredo Lasry R/Getty Images)

A new survey found that nearly nine out of ten Venezuelans describe Nicolás Maduro's government as a narco-terrorist organization, reflecting widespread public discontent and deep mistrust toward the country's leadership.

The study, conducted by DC Consultores, polled 1,003 Venezuelans across the country and found that 86.76% of respondents characterized Maduro's regime as a narco-terrorist structure, a perception reinforced by years of alleged links between high-ranking officials and drug trafficking operations. For most respondents, the U.S. government's previous designation of Venezuela as a "narco-state" merely confirmed what they already believed.

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