In the most recent study by the polling firm Hinterlaces, dated October 8, it determined that 83% of Venezuelans stated that they are willing to defend the national territory in the event of external aggression. Only 6% stated that they would not do so, while 11% preferred not to respond.
These figures reflect a solid patriotic sentiment and a national unity that transcends political differences. Regarding the motivations for a possible intervention, 89% of those surveyed consider that the true objective would be to overthrow the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro and seize Venezuelan oil, while only 6% believe that military action could be justified under the argument of combating drug trafficking.
The study, which included 1,200 interviews throughout the country and presents a margin of error of ±3%, confirms that the majority of Venezuelans perceive any foreign aggression as driven by economic and geopolitical interests, rather than by humanitarian reasons.
In this context, the results reaffirm the people’s willingness to resist and defend their sovereignty in the face of any external threat.
VTV/YD/CP
