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UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Venezuela Sanctions Relief 15 September 2021
Caracas nonetheless took exception to the “politicization” of the High Commissioner’s report for its “use of sources with little credibility.”
José Luis Granados Ceja
IMF Boosts Venezuelan Foreign Reserves by 83% with $5.1 Bn Injection 13 September 2021
The Communist Party warned that a return to “Washington Consensus’ financial institutions” could have “serious consequences” for workers.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela Hits Out at Colombia’s ‘Flagrant Theft’ of Petrochemical Corporation Monómeros 11 September 2021
The Maduro government has demanded the return of the Colombia-based agrochemical producer.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela Receives First Batch of COVAX Doses, Prepares for In-Person Classes 9 September 2021
President Maduro announced schools would re-open in October, with children (ages 3-18) included in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Cape Verde Constitutional Court Approves Extradition of Venezuelan Envoy Alex Saab 8 September 2021
The defense called the ruling “constitutional suicide” and said it would continue to fight for Saab’s release.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuelan Government, Guaidó Opposition Resume Contentious Negotiations in Mexico 7 September 2021
Two “partial agreements” were revealed on Monday night, with talks set to resume on September 24.
Paul Dobson
China’s CNPC Set to Jumpstart Joint Oil Ventures in Venezuela 4 September 2021
China’s top oil producer had wound down its Venezuela operations as a consequence of US sanctions.
Andreína Chávez Alava and Ricardo Vaz
Hardline Venezuelan Opposition Relents and Agrees to Participate in Elections 1 September 2021
Opposition figure Henry Ramos Allup said the decision to take part in the vote had the blessing of the United States, Canada, and the European Union.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela Protests ‘Inconsistent’ Accusations of Colombian Border Incursion 30 August 2021
Bogotá claimed two Venezuelan soldiers had illegally crossed the border to search a civilian boat earlier this month.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Thousands Affected by Floods, Maduro Declares 90-Day Emergency 26 August 2021
At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Details Suffering Caused by US Sanctions in Report to ICC 25 August 2021
Caracas asked the ICC to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the US through unilateral coercive measures.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Chainanalysis: Venezuela Leads Latin America in Cryptocurrency Trading 23 August 2021
Locals are increasingly switching to P2P methods to bypass inflation, cash shortages and low wages, as well as Washington’s blockade.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela Relinquishes Stake in Dominican Refinery, Reclaims Debt 21 August 2021
PDVSA partnered with Refidomsa in 2010 under former President Chávez as part of the PetroCaribe integration project.
Andreína Chávez Alava and Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela: Maduro Reshuffles Cabinet, Arreaza Replaced as Foreign Minister 20 August 2021
Former ambassador to China Felix Plasencia will take over the foreign affairs portfolio.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuelan Government and Guaidó Opposition Begin ‘Constructive’ Negotiations in Mexico 16 August 2021
Hours after the talks culminated, opposition politician Freddy Guevara was released following a month in prison.
Paul Dobson
US Democrats Call for Venezuela Sanctions Relief and ‘Direct Dialogue’ with Maduro 14 August 2021
The representatives urged the White House to allow crude-for-diesel swaps and “constructively engage” with actors on the ground.
Andreína Chávez Alava and Ricardo Vaz
UN Rights Experts Warn Sanctions 'Hold Back' Development as PDVSA Output Slides Again 12 August 2021
“The punishment of innocent civilians must end,” urged UN Special Rapporteurs, calling for immediate sanctions relief for all countries affected.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Peru Leaves Lima Group, Backs Dialogue in Venezuela 11 August 2021
Canadian author Arnold August argued that the Lima Group now found itself on its “deathbed”.
José Luis Granados Ceja
[UPDATED] Establishment Figures Dominate PSUV Primary Elections in Venezuela 9 August 2021
Localized episodes of violence marred Sunday’s internal elections.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela to Roll Out New Monetary Reconversion 7 August 2021
The rebranded “digital bolívar” will wipe out six zeroes from the current “sovereign bolívar” and enter circulation on October 1.
Ricardo Vaz

Venezuela Advances Towards a New Geopolitical Approach (Part I) 15 September 2021
Researcher Luis Bonilla-Molina draws some preliminary conclusions about the ongoing Mexico negotiations between the government and US-backed opposition.
Luis Bonilla-Molina - Jacobin América Latina
Tales of Resistance: Love for the People 14 September 2021
"If you’re not in politics for love, then why do it?" asks Jessica Dos Santos in her latest column.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
Participative Democracy under Siege: A Conversation with Luis Britto García 12 September 2021
A highly regarded Venezuelan intellectual reflects on the vicissitudes of the Bolivarian Process’ political model.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
The Three-Act Tragicomedy of the Venezuelan Opposition 8 September 2021
VA writer and editor Ricardo Vaz takes stock of the Venezuelan opposition's antics in recent years.
Ricardo Vaz - Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela Dialogue Offers Way Out of Crisis 3 September 2021
Code Pink's Leonardo Flores takes stock of the dialogue process in Mexico and its prospects.
Leonardo Flores - CODEPINK
Crisis & Critique: Washington’s Consensus Broken Inside the House 31 August 2021
VA columnist Ociel López examines increasing internal cracks in the US’ sanctions policy against Venezuela.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela’s Gangs Have Been Turned into Armed Capitalist Enterprises (Part II) 24 August 2021
Criminologist Andrés Antillano examines a high-profile security operation to neutralize criminal activity in the Cota 905 district in July.
Adriana Gregson & Andrés Antillano – Ph9
Venezuela’s Gangs Have Been Turned into Armed Capitalist Enterprises (Part I) 19 August 2021
Criminologist Andrés Antillano looks at the causes of the transformation of Venezuela’s gangs.
Adriana Gregson & Andrés Antillano – Ph9
The Lessons from Simón Planas Where Chavismo Defeated Its Deformations 17 August 2021
Venezuelan journalist Clodovaldo Hernández looks at the implications of the recent communard victory in the PSUV primary battle in El Maizal.
Clodovaldo Hernández - La Iguana
The Struggle to Keep Chávez’s Legacy Alive: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part III) 15 August 2021
Third and final part in a series that examines the impact of the sanctions on a Venezuelan commune.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis
Tales of Resistance: The Golden Country Where I Come From 10 August 2021
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos draws lessons and inspiration from Venezuela's best ever Olympic games performance.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
New Production Strategies: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part II) 8 August 2021
A flagship commune in Venezuela responds to the US blockade by diversifying its production.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis
Venezuela's Migration Conundrum: Rethinking Repatriation 3 August 2021
VA’s Paul Dobson takes a critical look at failing government efforts to draw migrants back.
Paul Dobson
Crisis & Critique: Motivations and Stakes of the Upcoming Gov't-Opposition Talks 1 August 2021
VA columnist Ociel López takes a look at the opposition’s motivation to participate in new rounds of talks with the government.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Saab Case Shows Western Media’s Casual Acceptance of US Atrocities 28 July 2021
With Venezuelan government envoy Alex Saab fighting extradition to the US, Joe Emersberger tackles the corporate media coverage of the case and US sanctions.
Joe Emersberger - FAIR
Keys to Jesús Santrich’s Assassination in Venezuela 27 July 2021
In this exclusive, Venezuelan analyst Danna Urdaneta asks why both Caracas and Bogotá have maintained a strict pact of silence over the murder.
Danna Urdaneta – Venezuelanalysis.com
In the Shadow of the Blockade: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part I) 23 July 2021
First-hand accounts of the impact of the US sanctions on one of Venezuela’s flagship communes.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis
The Strange Case of Venezuela’s National Debt 13 July 2021
Venezuelan economist Luis Salas wades through a sea of politically motivated alternative data and a lack of official figures to evaluate the issue.
Luis Salas – Ph9
Venezuela’s Special Economic Zones: A Conversation with Oly Millán 9 July 2021
A former minister of Hugo Chávez talks about the government’s new economic strategy.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Where is Socialism in Venezuela? Lessons from the Cultural Revolution 6 July 2021
Chris Gilbert argues that building socialism depends on grassroots rebellion against the dominant capitalist order.
Chris Gilbert - Counterpunch

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