Reasons Behind the Surge in Latin American Stocks Following Venezuela's Military Action
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: Barron's
- U.S. Military Action: The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela is expected to have significant implications for Latin America.
- Geopolitical Risk: This move may heighten geopolitical risks in the region as President Trump adopts a more aggressive foreign policy stance.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

- U.S. Military Action: The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela is expected to have significant implications for Latin America.
- Geopolitical Risk: This move may heighten geopolitical risks in the region as President Trump adopts a more aggressive foreign policy stance.
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Latin American Stock Performance: Latin American stocks have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with the iShares Latin America 40 ETF rising over 25% and various country-specific benchmarks showing strong gains, despite global trade tensions.
Economic Resilience and Investment Opportunities: The region's economies are benefiting from increased currency reserves and favorable valuations, making them attractive for investment, particularly in sectors like infrastructure and financials, with expectations of corporate profit growth amidst potential interest rate reductions.
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