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Venezuela’s Oil Production Bounces Back as Experts Condemn ‘Devastating’ Sanctions 10 June 2021
Mark Weisbrot, director of the Washington DC-based Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), denounced the "terrible economic damage" US sanctions have caused in Venezuela.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Maduro: COVAX ‘Owes a Debt’ to Venezuela 9 June 2021
The Venezuelan president said the country was facing a lobbying effort to hamper the country’s ability to purchase vaccines.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela’s Left Voices Concerns over Government’s Special Economic Zone Project 8 June 2021
Weakened labor rights and increased private sector involvement in the economy have fuelled rejection of the bill by many grassroots activists.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: PSUV to Hold Primaries for Regional Elections, Grassroots Will Choose Candidates 3 June 2021
PSUV members Elías Jaua and Rigel Sergent praised the decision to allow the party bases to choose candidates for upcoming “mega-elections.”
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuelan Soldiers Freed After Capture in Border Region 2 June 2021
The eight soldiers had been detained by Colombian “irregular armed groups” following an ambush.
José Luis Granados Ceja
US Confirms No Venezuela Sanctions Relief Without ‘Irreversible Changes’ 31 May 2021
Washington has, however, endorsed new talks between the government and Guaidó’s “interim administration.”
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Maduro Hails Special Economic Zone 'Opportunities' 27 May 2021
PDVSA has reportedly signed confidential agreements with 20 companies to increase crude production in 106 fields as the government increasingly turns to the private sector.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Announces Renewed Vaccination Effort After Delivery of 1.3 Million Doses 26 May 2021
The Maduro government aims to have the entire population vaccinated by the end of the year.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela’s ‘Best Governor’ and 2002 ‘Hero’ García Carneiro Dies 24 May 2021
The three-time La Guaira state governor and former defense minister passed away from a heart attack Saturday.
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Opposition Parties to Present Unified Ticket for Regional Elections 22 May 2021
The country will choose mayors and governors in “mega-elections” on November 21.
Ricardo Vaz
FARC Leader Jesús Santrich Reportedly Killed Inside Venezuela 20 May 2021
The death of the left-wing rebel commander and former peace negotiator was confirmed in a statement by the FARC Segunda Marquetalia.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela: Lácteos Los Andes President Jailed on Corruption Charges 19 May 2021
A worker from the dairy company denounced irregular practices during a live video conference with President Maduro, which prompted the investigation.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Red Cross to Mediate Release of Captured Venezuelan Soldiers on Colombian Border 17 May 2021
Caracas has confirmed that eight soldiers are being held by “irregular Colombian armed groups.”
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Oil Production Down as PDVSA Targets Major Investment 15 May 2021
The state oil company is reportedly looking for “new business models” with bigger private sector involvement.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela to Receive Sputnik Light and Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccines 13 May 2021
President Maduro said a mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign would take place between June and August to inoculate 70 percent of the population.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela to Hold Regional Elections as Opposition Groups Signal Intent to Participate 12 May 2021
President Nicolás Maduro said US-backed Juan Guaidó’s call for dialogue was a desperate attempt to avoid being marginalized.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela: Accusations of Meddling in Colombia Protests ‘Shameful’ 10 May 2021
Colombian state violence and human rights abuses have stoked the protests in which nearly 50 have died.
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Parliament Appoints New Electoral Authorities with Two Opposition Members 6 May 2021
The new CNE was the product of behind-the-scenes dialogue between the Maduro government and moderate opposition sectors.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Reiterates Its Commitment to Human Rights and Justice in ICC Report 6 May 2021
Attorney General Saab stressed Venezuela’s willingness to work with the ICC but expressed frustration with the court’s “lack of transparency.”
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuelan Trade Unions, Left Parties Blast ‘Pyrrhic’ May 1 Wage Increase 3 May 2021
The new $2.50 monthly minimum salary represents a 1,650% interannual increase but falls short of matching yearly inflation rates of around 4,000%.
Paul Dobson

Commune or Nothing: New Laws Reignite Old Debates Over Communal Power in Venezuela 8 June 2021
Federico Fuentes examines the two "communal" bills recently approved by the National Assembly.
Federico Fuentes - Green Left
US Sanctions Against Venezuela Cause Shortages in Diesel, Editorial Standards 7 June 2021
With diesel shortages gripping Venezuela, VA's Ricardo Vaz looks at how the corporate media has rushed to justify sanctions and the Biden administration's policies.
Ricardo Vaz - FAIR
Reengaging with our Subversive Traditions: A Conversation with Amaranta 4 June 2021
A socially committed singer-songwriter talks about Venezuela’s rich musical tradition and her own artistic production.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela’s Migration: Why They Left (Part I) 1 June 2021
Venezuelan media outlet Tatuy TV takes a look at the economic and political causes of the exodus.
Rosiris Berroteran – Tatuy TV
Tales of Resistance: We're Getting Old 30 May 2021
The economic crisis and US sanctions have meant a series of obstacles for Venezuela's senior population. VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos shares her thoughts and experience on the matter.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
Sanctions, Deadly Instruments of Economic Warfare: A Conversation with Alexander Main (Part II) 28 May 2021
A director at the Center for Economic and Policy Research explains the impact of the US sanctions on Venezuela’s economy.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
US Trying to Extradite Venezuelan Diplomat for the ‘Crime’ of Importing Food: The Case of Alex Saab v. The Empire 26 May 2021
Solidarity activist explains the case of Alex Saab and the dangerous legal precedents being set.
Roger Harris - Dissident Voice
Upcoming Legislation in Venezuela: Special Economic Zones 24 May 2021
Venezuelan writer Luis Britto Garcia takes a critical look at the new legislation going through the National Assembly.
Luis Britto García
Sanctions, Making Venezuela Scream: A Conversation with Alexander Main (Part I) 21 May 2021
A director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research explains the economic and political impact of the sanctions.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
The Violence and Economic Destruction Caused by US Economic Sanctions in Venezuela 19 May 2021
Gregory Wilpert and Joe Sammut thoroughly examine the impact of the sanctions on Venezuela.
Gregory Wilpert and Joe Sammut - Chicago Alba Solidarity and Venezuelanalysis
Crisis & Critique: New CNE, New Political Scene? 18 May 2021
VA columnist Ociel López looks at some of the ramifications and reactions surrounding the naming of the new electoral authority.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Tales of Resistance: Fear Is Natural but Not Inevitable 16 May 2021
Following a spate of sexist violence complaints, Jessica Dos Santos recalls a story from her past.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
Covid-19 and Vaccination in Venezuela: A Conversation with Elisabeth Daza and José Mireles (Part II) 14 May 2021
Frontline health workers discuss Venezuela’s healthcare system and vaccination program.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela: And Yet It Moves 12 May 2021
Chris Gilbert argues that imperialist attacks and sanctions should be responded to with pro-socialist policies.
Chris Gilbert - Counterpunch
Women Denounce Sexual Abuse by Prominent Venezuelan Musicians, Journalists and Actors 10 May 2021
Victims and feminist organizations made their voices heard via social media.
Laura Cano – Alba TV
Venezuela’s Popular Democracy under Siege: A Conversation with Elías Jaua 7 May 2021
Chavez’s former Vice President and long-time minister talks about the internal dynamics of the Bolivarian process.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
US Government Report Documents Responsibility for Venezuela’s Humanitarian Dilemma 5 May 2021
Solidarity activist Roger Harris reflects on sanctions against Venezuela and how they are viewed by the US government itself.
Roger Harris - Popular Resistance
Chávez's Excesses 4 May 2021
Venezuelan analyst Reinaldo Iturriza asks what responsibility Chávez’s radical policies hold in Venezuela’s trend of political disaffiliation.
Reinaldo Iturriza – Saber y Poder
There’s No Bonus in Venezuela's New Salary Schemes 1 May 2021
VA’s Paul Dobson takes a look at an upsurge in wage-replacing bonuses as part of wider anti-worker reforms.
Paul Dobson
Crisis & Critique: The Ibero-American Summit’s Impact on Venezuela 30 April 2021
VA columnist Ociel López highlights the de facto recognition of the Maduro government by Washington-aligned countries in the recent international event.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com

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