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UN Experts Warn Hundreds of Venezuelan Cancer Patients Lives' Endangered by US Sanctions 22 July 2021
The UN rapporteurs urged Washington to take responsibility for human rights violations and allow cancer patients' treatment.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Welcomes Pedro Castillo’s Victory in Peru, Seeks Bilateral Cooperation 21 July 2021
The regional Puebla Group said Castillo’s win added to the progressive winds blowing over the continent.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela Voices Solidarity with Cuba Against ‘Imperialist Onslaught,’ Media Manipulation 19 July 2021
Caracas’ vice president visited Havana on Friday to meet President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Paul Dobson
Venezuelan Oil Output Continues Slow Recovery as Washington Approves LPG Imports 17 July 2021
The Treasury Department’s license is unlikely to ease cooking gas shortages in the South American nation.
Ricardo Vaz
Italian Prosecutor Favors Extradition of Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Rafael Ramírez 15 July 2021
Italy has yet to approve the ex-PDVSA president’s extradition to Caracas to face corruption charges.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuelan Gov’t Shows Evidence of Alleged Opposition Ties to Violent Groups in Caracas 14 July 2021
Far-right leader Leopoldo López was reportedly looking to take advantage of the violence in the popular barrios of Caracas in order to advance destabilization efforts.
José Luis Granados Ceja
[UPDATED] EU Mission Evaluates Venezuela Electoral Team as Gov’t – Opposition Talks Scheduled 12 July 2021
The new talks are due to be held in Mexico and will be mediated by the Norwegian government.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Security Forces Claim Success in Anti-Gang Operation in Caracas 11 July 2021
Heavily armed groups had expanded control from the hillside Cota 905 barrio to surrounding areas in the capital.
Ricardo Vaz
Venezuelan Campesinos Mobilize to Defend Land Law, Demand Gov't Answers 8 July 2021
Andrés Alayo, Campesino Struggle Platform spokesman, said authorities promised to accelerate investigations of judicialization and targeted killing cases.
Andreína Chávez Alava
ICC Rejects Venezuela’s Challenge, Decision on Formal Prosecution Expected Soon 7 July 2021
Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab welcomed the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber's call for greater transparency from the court’s prosecution.
José Luis Granados Ceja
[UPDATED] Venezuela to COVAX: Send Vaccines or Return Payment 5 July 2021
The ultimatum comes as the country looks to speed up its sluggish vaccination process which has only reached 11% of the population so far.
Paul Dobson
Venezuela's CNE Enables Opposition MUD Ticket, Guaidó Calls Election ‘False Dilemma’ 1 July 2021
A number of opposition leaders welcomed the MUD card validation and the removal of regional “protectorates.”
Andreína Chávez Alava
US, EU, Canada Impose Conditions for Possible Sanctions ‘Review’ 28 June 2021
Washington and its allies demanded Caracas show “meaningful progress” in talks with Guaidó and upholding “international standards for democracy.”
Paul Dobson
Venezuela: Maduro Promises a ‘Revolution’ of Justice and Prison System 23 June 2021
Human rights collective Surgentes told Venezuelanalysis that the reforms must eradicate the class-based character of the administration of justice in the country.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Venezuela Blasts ‘US-Scripted’ International Migration Donor Conference as ‘Media Farce’ 21 June 2021
The US $1.5 billion in pledges coincided with the release of the UN’s 2020 Global Report on displaced persons with updated data on Venezuelan migration.
Paul Dobson
US Congressman Urges Biden to End ‘Misguided and Immoral' Venezuela Sanctions 17 June 2021
Despite pledges to “review” the sanctions policy, the Biden administration has yet to enforce any changes.
Andreína Chávez Alava
Venezuela Rejects Accusations of Election Meddling in Peru 16 June 2021
Right-wing political figures have taken to blaming a Venezuelan conspiracy for every advance of the left in the region.
José Luis Granados Ceja
Outrage as COVAX Reports Blocked Vaccine Payments, US Sanctions Blamed 14 June 2021
Venezuela’s efforts at the Copa America football tournament have also been derailed after 15 players and staffers caught the virus, prompting calls for an investigation.
Paul Dobson
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

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
Tentative Ruptures with Heteronormativity in Venezuela: A Conversation with Marianela Tovar 2 July 2021
A politically engaged researcher talks about the patriarchal organization of Venezuelan society and LGBTQI+ struggles
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Tales of Resistance: Venezuela and the Handkerchief Tradesmen 29 June 2021
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos sets sights on rising inequality and the "bodegón" phenomenon in Venezuela.
Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com
Crisis & Critique: Vaccines and the Blockade 'Virus' 27 June 2021
VA columnist Ociel López looks at some of the consequences of the recent payment block of Venezuela’s COVAX vaccine purchase.
Ociel Alí López - Venezuelanalysis.com
A Counterhegemonic Approach to Human Rights: A Conversation with Antonio González Plessmann 25 June 2021
A Venezuelan activist and researcher talks to us about a recent human rights report.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
The Importance of Wages for Millions of Venezuelan Workers 22 June 2021
Venezuelan economist Pascualina Curcio takes a look at Venezuela’s wage situation, arguing that wealth inequality has risen sharply in recent years despite a “socialist” rhetoric.
Pascualina Curcio – Últimas Noticias
The Communard Union, Chávez’s Ideas in Action: A Conversation with Juan Lenzo 18 June 2021
A grassroots organization is re-politicizing and reactivating communal initiatives.
Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis.com
Venezuela’s Migration: Why They Left (Part II) 14 June 2021
Tatuy TV looks at the conditions needed to encourage migrants to return.
Rosiris Berroteran – Tatuy TV
The Revolutionary Aló Presidente Teórico #1 12 June 2021
Venezuelan collective Utopix looks back at Aló Presidente Teórico, a series of broadcasts by former President Hugo Chávez to discuss communes and socialism in Venezuela.
Ricardo Vaz - Utopix
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

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