Contradictory Reactions in Latin America to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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In late February 2022, Latin American countries were divided over Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine. Most condemned the invasion, but some defended Moscow’s “right to defend itself” against NATO’s alleged encroachment. Venezuela and Cuba openly supported Russian President Vladimir Putin, while other Latin American countries questioned Russia’s moves, and called for dialogue and respect for U.N. principles (though still tamping down criticisms of Moscow). Some commentators on the left attempted to justify Russia’s invasion, but many more, both on the left and on the right, condemned it.

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