Isla Margarita

Venezuela: UN Must Avoid ‘Political Instrumentalization’ of Human Rights 26 January 2022
Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez warned that there was a “hidden agenda” aimed at justifying an intervention in the South American country.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuelan Government, Lawmakers Renew Calls for Guaidó’s Arrest 24 January 2022
The opposition politician rejected the accusations, called for street protests, and blasted efforts to “kill off” the recall referendum.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Gasoline and Crude Production on the Rise While Inflation Slows Down 20 January 2022
PDVSA will face challenges to continue ramping up production as US sanctions block the state company from international markets.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuelan Electoral Council Sets Recall Referendum Process in Motion 19 January 2022
Despite representing a constitutional avenue to end Maduro’s term, the hardline opposition has remained noncommittal.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela & Colombia Deploy Troops to Border Region amid Renewed Tensions, Reported Incursions 17 January 2022
Popular organizations denounced the “invasion” of 50 ELN members in Apure state on Friday.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela Reports Spike in Covid-19 Cases as Schools Reopen 13 January 2022
President Maduro has confirmed the flexible quarantine will stay in place until further notice while reassuring that Omicron “will not be underestimated.”
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela to Establish ‘New Map of Cooperation’ with Nicaragua 12 January 2022
The two countries will reportedly collaborate in economic, political and cultural matters.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuela: PSUV Loses Barinas to Opposition in Election Re-Run 10 January 2022
Rightwing forces in Chávez’s home state extended their narrow November lead to claim the region for the first time since 1998.
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Gov’t Demands Alex Saab Release, Return of Stolen Assets to Resume Mexico Talks 6 January 2022
Alex Saab’s Miami trial was postponed while the Maduro government accuses Washington of continuing to sabotage the dialogue process.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela: Guaidó Weakened After Colombia Takes Over Troubled Agrochemical Company 5 January 2022
President Maduro said his government was engaged in “permanent diplomatic, political and legal activity” to recover the country’s foreign assets.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela Rolls Out Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters as Omicron Arrives 3 January 2022
Maduro struck an optimistic tone concerning the pandemic and other topics, such as economic prospects for 2022.
Paul Dobson
UK Gold Ruling Based on ‘Illegal Interference’ in Venezuela 20 December 2021
“Juan Guaido has never been elected president of Venezuela and his recognition as such is itself a crime,” argued international law expert Dock Currie.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela: Oil Output Continues Upward Swing as Iran Calls for Greater Cooperation 19 December 2021
Oil revenues will reportedly fund 61 percent of Venezuela’s 2022 budget following a recent hike in crude production and exports.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Pushes for Stronger ALBA Economy at XX Summit 15 December 2021
The regional organization also unveiled a Counter-Intervention Observatory to monitor US meddling.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Guaidó Increasingly Isolated as UN Recognizes Maduro Gov’t in ‘Resounding’ Vote 8 December 2021
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia called the vote “a slap against imperialist interference and aggression.”
José Luis Granados Ceja
Barinas Governor Election Re-Run: Candidates Sign Up as CNE Rector Quits 6 December 2021
The Venezuelan government has backed Jorge Arreaza, while the opposition’s main candidates were blocked.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Maduro Reinforces Vaccination Over Omicron Variant, Condemns Western ‘Political’ Response 2 December 2021
The United Nations also criticized Western nations for imposing a “travel apartheid” against southern Africa following the Omicron Covid-19 variant appearance.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Greets Xiomara Castro’s ‘Historic Mandate’ in Honduran Election 1 December 2021
Castro’s win marks yet another victory for the left in Latin America.
José Luis Granados Ceja
[UPDATED] Venezuela’s Maduro Reaches Out to Elected Opposition Leaders, Calls for Unity 29 November 2021
The Supreme Court ordered that the governor election be repeated in Barinas state on Monday and barred the opposition candidate from running again.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Newly Elected Opposition Mayors Attack Community Radio Stations 25 November 2021
Communications Minister Freddy Ñáñez condemned the “fascist attacks,” while the attorney general’s office launched an investigation.
Andreína Chávez Alava

Crisis & Critique: From Barinas to the 2024 Presidential Elections 25 January 2022
VA columnist Ociel López looks at some of the consequences of the opposition victory in the Chavista stronghold earlier this month.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Weaponizing the Economy: A Conversation with Pasqualina Curcio (Part II) 21 January 2022
A Venezuelan economist discusses the policies that could confront the imperialist attacks on her country.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Unconventional Warfare against Venezuela: A Conversation with Pasqualina Curcio (Part I) 14 January 2022
A Venezuelan economist discusses the impact of the economic war on the Venezuelan people and the policies that should be implemented in the face of it.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Washington, Guaidó and the Billion-Dollar Circus 11 January 2022
With the US-backed "interim presidency" not going away, VA's Ricardo Vaz looks at the implications for Venezuela's foreign assets.
Ricardo Vaz - Venezuelanalysis.com
Educating for the Future: How the Che Guevara Commune Confronts the Crisis (Part III) 7 January 2022
A revolutionary project in the Venezuelan Andes works to promote critical consciousness.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis.com
Back to the Future: The Long Roots of Venezuela’s Communal Tradition 4 January 2022
Chris Gilbert takes a look at history to understand how past and present come together in the construction of a new society.
Chris Gilbert - Counterpunch+
Tales of Resistance: Torontos Then and Now 28 December 2021
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos reflects on solidarity and the holiday spirit in the latest delivery of "Tales of Resistance."
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
The Prospects for the Venezuelan Oil Industry 27 December 2021
Oil experts Carlos Mendoza Pottellá and Ingerzon Freites look at some of the challenges facing the sector, as well as the possibilities of recovery after years of sanctions.
Orlando Rangel – Russia Today
Western Media: Venezuelan Elections Must Be Undemocratic, Because Chavismo Won 22 December 2021
VA editor Ricardo Vaz takes the corporate media coverage of the recent Venezuelan elections to task.
Ricardo Vaz - FAIR
Red Current, Pink Tide: A Visit to El Maizal Commune in Venezuela 21 December 2021
Chris Gilbert tells how old-style Chavismo is making a new society in Venezuela's rural hinterland.
Chris Gilbert - Monthly Review
Democratic Production and Self-Organized Labor: How the Che Guevara Commune Confronts the Crisis (Part II) 17 December 2021
First-hand accounts of the impact of the US sanctions on a coffee and cocoa growing commune in the Venezuelan Andes.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis.com
Tales of Resistance: Guaidó’s Pie 14 December 2021
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos takes aim at self-proclaimed Juan Guaidó's antics and how his "circus" goes on.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
Argimiro Gabaldón: A Legacy of Guerrilla and Campesino Struggles in Venezuela 13 December 2021
We explore Venezuela's little-known guerrilla struggles through the life of revolutionary leader "Commander Carache."
Andreína Chávez Alava - Venezuelanalysis.com
Highland Resistance: How the Che Guevara Commune Confronts the Crisis (Part I) 10 December 2021
First-hand accounts of the impact of the US sanctions on a coffee and cocoa growing commune in the Venezuelan Andes.
Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert – Venezuelanalysis.com
Crisis & Critique: Looking Ahead After the November Elections 7 December 2021
VA columnist Ociel López looks at the new balance of forces in the country.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
Maduro Keeps Winning in Venezuela 2 December 2021
VA editor Ricardo Vaz argues that despite Chavismo's win in the recent elections, the status quo is likely to stay in place in the coming months.
Ricardo Vaz - Novara Media
International Accompaniment Reports for Venezuela’s November ‘Mega-elections’ 1 December 2021
We bring you a collection of international observer findings.
Venezuelanalysis.com
No More Criminalization of Poverty in Caracas 30 November 2021
Local communities and activists denounce that recent anti-gang police operations have led to human rights abuses.
Committee for the Peoples’ Rights (La Vega, Caracas)
Argelia Laya: The Afro-Venezuelan Woman that Ignited Grassroots Feminist Struggles 27 November 2021
On the 24th anniversary of her death, we look back at Argelia Laya's life and work in Venezuelan popular struggles and her call for women's liberation through socialism.
Andreína Chávez Alava - Venezuelanalysis.com
Music Brings Down Walls: A Conversation with Sandino Primera 26 November 2021
We talk to the singer and songwriter about the intersection of art and politics in his work and about his father, Alí Primera.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com

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