Latin Americans generally say the U.S. respects people’s freedoms more than China – but Mexicans hold the opposite view | Pew Research Center

July 14, 2026

How do views of the U.S. and China compare in Latin America?

Latin Americans generally say the U.S. respects people’s freedoms more than China – but Mexicans hold the opposite view

Latin Americans generally say the U.S. respects people’s freedoms more than China – but Mexicans hold the opposite view

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Latin Americans generally say the U.S. respects people’s freedoms more than China – but Mexicans hold the opposite view

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How do views of the U.S. and China compare in Latin America?
More people in several Latin American countries now view China more positively than the U.S.
Latin Americans generally say the U.S. respects people’s freedoms more than China – but Mexicans hold the opposite view
Many in Latin America are divided over whether the U.S. or China is a more reliable partner
People in 6 Latin American countries are more likely to say the U.S. interferes in other countries than China