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Venezuela’s Maduro Concludes Foreign Tour in Cuba for G77 + China Meeting

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:05:00 -0400

President Maduro called for the G77 plus China to lead a campaign at the United Nations to end sanctions.

Venezuela: Oil Output, Exports Slide to Halt Months-Long Recovery

Ricardo Vaz — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:19:00 -0400

State oil company PDVSA is also working to tackle persistent fuel shortages across the country.

China and Venezuela to Establish ‘All-Weather Strategic Partnership’, Sign 31 Cooperation Agreements

Andreína Chávez Alava — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:03:00 -0400

Beijing and Caracas have opened a new era of bilateral relations by deepening economic ties and reaffirming their political and diplomatic alliance.

Billions in Frozen Venezuelan Assets Expected to Be Released Shortly

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:04:00 -0400

The funds, destined for education, healthcare and infrastructure investment, have not been released due to administrative barriers imposed by the United States.

Venezuelan Socialist Party Activist Calls for Scrap Metal Corruption Investigation

Ricardo Vaz — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:24:00 -0400

Workers’ organizations have repeatedly denounced the dismantling of factories to be sold as scrap.

President Maduro Makes ‘Historic’ Visit to China to Reinforce Alliance

Andreína Chávez Alava — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:42:00 -0400

Maduro thanked China for support against US sanctions and said his visit would promote “the construction of a new world geopolitics.”

Venezuela: Natural Gas Talks with Trinidad, Shell Progress Over Expected Credit Recognition

Ricardo Vaz — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:31:00 -0400

Caracas has fought for better terms in the joint project with its Caribbean neighbor in defiance of US dictates.

Venezuela: Maduro Approves New Campesino Fund, Sets Food Sovereignty Target

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:53:00 -0400

The Venezuelan government has recently taken to attending to a series of longstanding demands from countryside producers.

Tales of Resistance: 'More of This, Abigail?'

Jessica Dos Santos - Venezuelanalysis.com — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:19:00 -0400

VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos argues that the Venezuelan opposition remains as treacherous and elitist as ever.

Venezuela To Receive Fuel in Revamped Swap Deals with Eni and Repsol

Andreína Chávez Alava — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:01:00 -0400

After a long negotiation, Caracas has reached more favorable terms in swap agreements with joint venture partners that got OFAC approval last year.

‘Clear As The Full Moon’: The Revolution Will Not Be Defeated

Andreína Chávez Alava - Venezuelanalysis.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:07:00 -0400

With presidential elections on the horizon, VA writer Andreína Chávez looks at the recent history and challenges facing the Bolivarian Process.

Venezuela's National Assembly Designates New Electoral Authorities

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:07:00 -0400

The designation of the board members of Venezuela’s electoral authority comes as the country prepares for presidential elections in 2024.

Six Countries Join BRICS, Venezuela Celebrates Multipolarity and Hopes for Future Membership

Andreína Chávez Alava — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:53:00 -0400

President Nicolás Maduro said the new world order was a reality and called for BRICS to advance the de-dollarization of the world economy.

How U.S. Sanctions Are a Tool of War: The Case of Venezuela

Celina della Croce — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:07:00 -0400

Analyst Celina della Croce looks at the impact of US sanctions on Venezuela's healthcare system, especially the Bolivarian social programs.

Venezuela: Opposition Begins Primary Race as Far Right Threatens ‘Military Rebellion’

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:35:00 -0400

President Maduro announced the mobilization of “Peace Squads” in order to prevent the outbreak of violence by the opposition.

Unusual and Extraordinary: Chavismo Seeks Business and Religious Allies

Clodovaldo Hernández - Venezuelanalysis.com — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:11:00 -0400

VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández analyses the alliance between the government and historical Chavismo antagonists.

Venezuela: ExxonMobil Aims to Join CITGO Auction Over 77M Arbitration Award

Ricardo Vaz — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:38:00 -0400

The ongoing court-mandated share sale could lead to the breakup of Venezuela’s most important foreign asset.

Venezuela: Oil Production Recovery Continues as Merey Prices Rise

Andreína Chávez Alava — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:35:00 -0400

Caracas is aiming to reach the one million barrels per day benchmark this year while also expanding its customer portfolio.

Communist Party of Venezuela Decries ‘Usurpation’ by Supreme Court

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:42:00 -0400

The PCV has claimed that the judicial ruling is part of a scheme orchestrated by the leadership of the PSUV to take over the party’s credentials.

Venezuela Wins Court Battle to Access $1.5B in Portugal’s Novo Banco

Andreína Chávez Alava — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:34:00 -0400

Caracas has denounced that the country will not receive the released funds any time soon as US sanctions impede the transfer.

Venezuela, the Decolonial Alternative: A Conversation with Ramón Grosfoguel (Part II)

Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:32:00 -0400

A distinguished author of the decolonial tradition talks about the crossroads Venezuela is facing.

Venezuela: Defunct Opposition Parliament Approves Debt Deadline Extension

Ricardo Vaz — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:10:00 -0400

The move, which had been previously proposed by the Maduro government, will deter litigation over defaulted bonds.

Venezuela Warns Against ‘Commodification’ of Amazon Biodiversity at Rainforest Summit

José Luis Granados Ceja — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:16:00 -0400

The use of the region’s resources for the benefit of all without infringing on countries’ sovereignty was a common desire expressed by representatives at the summit.

The US Plot to Finalize the Theft of Venezuela’s Oil

Margaret Kimberley - Black Agenda Report — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:53:00 -0400

BAR Executive Editor Margaret Kimberley examines the impact of US coercive measures after a recent anti-sanctions fact-finding mission.

Venezuela, the Decolonial Alternative: A Conversation with Ramón Grosfoguel (Part I)

Cira Pascual Marquina – Venezuelanalysis — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:28:00 -0400

A distinguished author from the decolonial tradition discusses the relationship between colonialism and imperialism.

Venezuela: Gov’t Presents Plan to Clean Up Oil-Contaminated Maracaibo Lake

Andreína Chávez Alava — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:25:00 -0400

A team of experts is working alongside the community to decontaminate Maracaibo Lake from waste, microalgae and oil leaking from corroded pipelines.

Hate Is Taught, Whereas Love Is Automatic

Andreína Chávez Alava - Venezuelanalysis.com — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:33:00 -0400

VA writer Andreína Chávez takes stock of worrying attacks against the LGBTQI+ community and argues that the Bolivarian Process should not let them fester.

Venezuela-Trinidad Gas Project Stalls Over US Sanctions as PDVSA Boosts Fuel Output

José Luis Granados Ceja — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:42:00 -0400

The Maduro government has steadfastly refused to accept US terms that bar Venezuela from receiving cash payments from the project.

Politics of the Commons: The Open-Ended History of Communes

Reinaldo Iturriza López - Venezuelanalysis.com — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:05:00 -0400

VA columnist Reinaldo Iturriza looks back at the history of communes and how they are supposed to be more than "appendages" of state institutions.

Anti-Imperialist Committee Holds ‘Hearing’ on Venezuela Sanctions and Impact

Ricardo Vaz — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:09:00 -0400

The tribunal heard from experts and activists before issuing a statement that "unequivocally denounce[d] the US imperialist hybrid war" on Venezuela.