From the beginning of the Trump administration, critics have chided President Trump for not working more closely with allies. But right now the U.S. is working with allies in Venezuela. Photo: GettyCARACAS, Venezuela—President Trump’s trade and other foreign policies have made him unpopular in many countries that are traditionally U.S. allies. Polls show that the U.S. government’s toughening stance against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime in recent weeks has catapulted Mr. Trump up the popularity rankings in the crisis-stricken South American country. His favorable numbers are especially noteworthy in a region that has long been wary of American intrusion.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 06, 2019 14:30 UTC