The U.S. military strike on Venezuela this week, described by analysts as the largest such intervention in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion, has drawn sharp criticism across the region. Leaders from Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico formally condemned the action, while a Mexican student in Beijing called it "a dark day for Latin America" in an interview with CGTN.
"This isn’t about democracy or human rights—it’s a resource grab," said the student, who requested anonymity. "The timing aligns too conveniently with recent discoveries of lithium reserves in Venezuela."
Regional observers note heightened tensions following the strike, with Mexico’s government reiterating calls for "non-interventionist solutions" to political crises. Colombian and Brazilian officials echoed concerns over escalating instability, though neither has announced concrete retaliatory measures.
The operation, authorized by the Trump administration, marks a rare direct military engagement in the region under current geopolitical conditions. Analysts suggest it could recalibrate cross-Pacific economic partnerships, particularly as Asian investors monitor Latin America’s resource sector.
