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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:28:00 -0400
Venezuela Protests ‘Inconsistent’ Accusations of Colombian Border Incursion
Bogotá claimed two Venezuelan soldiers had illegally crossed the border to search a civilian boat earlier this month.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:49:00 -0400
Venezuela: Thousands Affected by Floods, Maduro Declares 90-Day Emergency
At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:29:00 -0400
Venezuela Details Suffering Caused by US Sanctions in Report to ICC
Caracas asked the ICC to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the US through unilateral coercive measures.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:37:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Gangs Have Been Turned into Armed Capitalist Enterprises (Part II)
Criminologist Andrés Antillano examines a high-profile security operation to neutralize criminal activity in the Cota 905 district in July.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:16:00 -0400
Chainanalysis: Venezuela Leads Latin America in Cryptocurrency Trading
Locals are increasingly switching to P2P methods to bypass inflation, cash shortages and low wages, as well as Washington’s blockade.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:59:00 -0400
Venezuela Relinquishes Stake in Dominican Refinery, Reclaims Debt
PDVSA partnered with Refidomsa in 2010 under former President Chávez as part of the PetroCaribe integration project.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:14:00 -0400
Venezuela: Maduro Reshuffles Cabinet, Arreaza Replaced as Foreign Minister
Former ambassador to China Felix Plasencia will take over the foreign affairs portfolio.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:57:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Gangs Have Been Turned into Armed Capitalist Enterprises (Part I)
Criminologist Andrés Antillano looks at the causes of the transformation of Venezuela’s gangs.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:12:00 -0400
The Lessons from Simón Planas Where Chavismo Defeated Its Deformations
Venezuelan journalist Clodovaldo Hernández looks at the implications of the recent communard victory in the PSUV primary battle in El Maizal.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:33:00 -0400
Venezuelan Government and Guaidó Opposition Begin ‘Constructive’ Negotiations in Mexico
Hours after the talks culminated, opposition politician Freddy Guevara was released following a month in prison.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400
The Struggle to Keep Chávez’s Legacy Alive: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part III)
Third and final part in a series that examines the impact of the sanctions on a Venezuelan commune.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:10:00 -0400
US Democrats Call for Venezuela Sanctions Relief and ‘Direct Dialogue’ with Maduro
The representatives urged the White House to allow crude-for-diesel swaps and “constructively engage” with actors on the ground.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:17:00 -0400
UN Rights Experts Warn Sanctions 'Hold Back' Development as PDVSA Output Slides Again
“The punishment of innocent civilians must end,” urged UN Special Rapporteurs, calling for immediate sanctions relief for all countries affected.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:53:00 -0400
Peru Leaves Lima Group, Backs Dialogue in Venezuela
Canadian author Arnold August argued that the Lima Group now found itself on its “deathbed”.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:04:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: The Golden Country Where I Come From
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos draws lessons and inspiration from Venezuela's best ever Olympic games performance.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:39:00 -0400
[UPDATED] Establishment Figures Dominate PSUV Primary Elections in Venezuela
Localized episodes of violence marred Sunday’s internal elections.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:12:00 -0400
New Production Strategies: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part II)
A flagship commune in Venezuela responds to the US blockade by diversifying its production.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:47:00 -0400
Venezuela to Roll Out New Monetary Reconversion
The rebranded “digital bolívar” will wipe out six zeroes from the current “sovereign bolívar” and enter circulation on October 1.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:08:00 -0400
Russia and Venezuela to Implement Energy Security Joint Projects
Russia's Rostec will provide “advanced technology” and train Venezuelan personnel to recover the country’s sanctions-hit power facilities.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:41:00 -0400
Venezuela Dismisses OAS ‘Expert’ Panel Push for ICC Investigation
OAS head Luis Almagro could find himself before the ICC with the Bolivian government considering a probe at The Hague over his role in the 2019 coup.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:25:00 -0400
Venezuela's Migration Conundrum: Rethinking Repatriation
VA’s Paul Dobson takes a critical look at failing government efforts to draw migrants back.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:40:00 -0400
Venezuela Hops, Skips and Jumps with Joy After Rojas Wins Olympic Gold, Smashes Records
The LGBTIQ+ athlete is Venezuela's first-ever female gold medalist. The country's team overcame sanction-induced problems in getting to Tokyo.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:34:00 -0400
Crisis & Critique: Motivations and Stakes of the Upcoming Gov't-Opposition Talks
VA columnist Ociel López takes a look at the opposition’s motivation to participate in new rounds of talks with the government.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:00 -0400
Venezuela’s PDVSA to Become Sole Owner of Joint Oil Venture
The state oil company bought out France’s TotalEnergies and Norway’s Equinor in the heavy crude producing enterprise Petrocedeño.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:44:00 -0400
Venezuela to Receive Sinovac and Sinopharm Vaccines Through COVAX as Delta Variant Confirmed
The South American country has reinforced its health measures after detecting Delta variant cases.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:55:00 -0400
Venezuela Rejects Colombia’s ‘Cynical’ Terror Allegations
Mexico has proposed a new regional body to replace the OAS, where regional issues can be addressed.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:44:00 -0400
Saab Case Shows Western Media’s Casual Acceptance of US Atrocities
With Venezuelan government envoy Alex Saab fighting extradition to the US, Joe Emersberger tackles the corporate media coverage of the case and US sanctions.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:08:00 -0400
Keys to Jesús Santrich’s Assassination in Venezuela
In this exclusive, Venezuelan analyst Danna Urdaneta asks why both Caracas and Bogotá have maintained a strict pact of silence over the murder.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:58:00 -0400
CONINDUSTRIA: Venezuela’s Industry Paralyzed by Fuel Shortages
Washington has recently tightened its “devastating” sanctions, especially targeting diesel supply and production.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:13:00 -0400
In the Shadow of the Blockade: Stories of Resistance from El Maizal Commune (Part I)
First-hand accounts of the impact of the US sanctions on one of Venezuela’s flagship communes.



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