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[BREAKING] Venezuelan Government Envoy Alex Saab Extradited to the United States 16 October 2021
The Maduro administration blasted the contractor's "kidnapping" and suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition.
Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela: Credit Suisse Predicts 5.5 Percent Growth Despite Oil Sector Setbacks 15 October 2021
The country’s inflation also came down to single digits for the first time in more than four years.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela: Tensions Boil in Guaidó Camp Over Troubled Petrochemical Subsidiary Monómeros 15 October 2021
Ongoing quarrels within the US-backed opposition expose an unclear future for Venezuela’s second most important foreign-held asset.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Denounces US-Colombia ‘False Flag’ Plot at UN Security Council 13 October 2021
UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada argued that US policy toward Venezuela had remained unchanged under the Biden administration.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Borrell ‘Interventionism’ Puts EU November Electoral Mission to Venezuela at Risk 11 October 2021
Caracas has demanded an apology from the EU high commissioner after he admitted that Brussels’ team will not be impartial.
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Authorities Reopen Colombia Border After More Than Two Years 7 October 2021
The Maduro government is hoping to improve trade and investment in the region.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuelan Victims of Xenophobic Attacks Return from Chile 6 October 2021
The Maduro government has celebrated the return of migrants but has faced criticism for a lack of support to aid their resettlement inside Venezuela.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela: US-backed Guaidó Fails to Show Up in Court for $8.5 Billion ConocoPhillips Dispute 5 October 2021
The opposition politician's lawyers made no appearances in Venezuela's most important international arbitration award case.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela: Monetary Reconversion Hit Hard by Currency Speculation 2 October 2021
In contrast to the 2018 redenomination, the Maduro government has not announced any other economic measures.
Ricardo Vaz
EU To Send Observation Mission to Venezuela for Regional Elections 30 September 2021
The EU mission, the first since 2006, is a step towards total normalization of relations between Caracas and Brussels after years of tension.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuelan Women Demand Abortion Decriminalization in ‘Green Wave’ March 29 September 2021
Feminist movements rallied in Caracas as they fight to abolish the country’s draconian anti-abortion legislation.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Tensions Rise at Third Round of Stalled Government-Opposition Negotiations in Mexico 28 September 2021
Caracas accused Washington of meddling by giving “shameful” and “interventionist” orders to the opposition bloc.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Opposition Leader Guaidó Under Fire Over Alleged $1.3 Billion Settlement 25 September 2021
Multinational corporations look to collect on arbitration awards as the US-backed opposition’s management of foreign assets is increasingly challenged.
Ricardo Vaz and Andreína Chávez Alava
Italian Court Rejects Extradition of Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Rafael Ramírez 23 September 2021
The ex-PDVSA chief, accused of corruption, said the ruling was based on his “refugee status.” Venezuelan authorities have yet to comment.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Maduro Calls for End of US Blockade of Venezuela and Cuba in UN Speech 22 September 2021
The Venezuelan president called on the global community to reject neo-colonialism and imperialism and build a peaceful and multipolar global order.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Campesinos Occupy Sugar Mill, Demand Government Answers 21 September 2021
The producers pointed the finger at the private management for the plant's paralysis and vowed to “rescue” it.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela Takes Centre Stage at Heated CELAC Summit in Mexico 20 September 2021
The organization voiced its “rejection” of US-led sanctions and promised greater action against climate change and for better Covid-19 vaccine access.
Paul Dobson
UN Expert Releases Full Report on Impact of US-led Sanctions Against Venezuela 18 September 2021
Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan reiterated her call for sanctions relief, stating they undermine Venezuelans’ human rights.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela: Oil Sector Stagnant as US Chamber of Commerce Calls for Sanctions ‘Overhaul’ 16 September 2021
The business guild complained that the blockade has hurt US corporations.
Ricardo Vaz
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

HBO’s Anti-Maduro Propaganda Is Cruder Than Venezuelan Oil 13 October 2021
Analyst Joe Emersberger tackles all the pro-opposition distortions and propaganda in HBO's "A la calle" documentary.
Joe Emersberger - FAIR
Overcoming Inequalities: A Conversation with Otro Beta (Part I) 8 October 2021
A barrio-based cultural project looks for creative ways to incorporate youth in the Bolivarian Process.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Tales of Resistance: Venezuela on YouTube 5 October 2021
Jessica Dos Santos argues that positive reviews from celebrities and YouTubers should not fuel illusions about Venezuelan reality.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
The Imprint of an Insurrectional Past: A Conversation with Iraida Vargas and Mario Sanoja 1 October 2021
Two eminent anthropologists talk about Venezuela’s history and its relation to the present.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
The Media Myth of ‘Once Prosperous’ and Democratic Venezuela Before Chávez 28 September 2021
Joe Emersberger and Justin Podur look at some of the mainstream mistruths about Venezuela.
Joe Emersberger & Justin Podur - FAIR.com
Crisis & Critique: Maduro Off the Ropes and Straight to Mexico 24 September 2021
VA columnist Ociel López looks at the importance of Maduro’s presence at the CELAC Summit in Mexico last week.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela Advances Towards a New Geopolitical Approach (Part II) 22 September 2021
Venezuelan researcher Luis Bonilla-Molina takes a look at Maduro’s handling of the diverse groupings which oppose his government.
Luis Bonilla-Molina – Jacobin América Latina
Objectivity and Commitment: A Conversation with Gregory Wilpert 19 September 2021
A founder of Venezuelanalysis reflects on the website’s project and its evolving relationship with the Bolivarian Process.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
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

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