A highly regarded Venezuelan intellectual reflects on the vicissitudes of the Bolivarian Process’ political model.

The Maduro government has demanded the return of the Colombia-based agrochemical producer.

President Maduro announced schools would re-open in October, with children (ages 3-18) included in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

The defense called the ruling “constitutional suicide” and said it would continue to fight for Saab’s release.

VA writer and editor Ricardo Vaz takes stock of the Venezuelan opposition's antics in recent years.

Two “partial agreements” were revealed on Monday night, with talks set to resume on September 24.

China’s top oil producer had wound down its Venezuela operations as a consequence of US sanctions.

Code Pink's Leonardo Flores takes stock of the dialogue process in Mexico and its prospects.

Opposition figure Henry Ramos Allup said the decision to take part in the vote had the blessing of the United States, Canada, and the European Union.

VA columnist Ociel López examines increasing internal cracks in the US’ sanctions policy against Venezuela.

Bogotá claimed two Venezuelan soldiers had illegally crossed the border to search a civilian boat earlier this month.

At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.

Caracas asked the ICC to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the US through unilateral coercive measures.

Criminologist Andrés Antillano examines a high-profile security operation to neutralize criminal activity in the Cota 905 district in July.

Locals are increasingly switching to P2P methods to bypass inflation, cash shortages and low wages, as well as Washington’s blockade.

PDVSA partnered with Refidomsa in 2010 under former President Chávez as part of the PetroCaribe integration project.

Former ambassador to China Felix Plasencia will take over the foreign affairs portfolio.

Criminologist Andrés Antillano looks at the causes of the transformation of Venezuela’s gangs.

Venezuelan journalist Clodovaldo Hernández looks at the implications of the recent communard victory in the PSUV primary battle in El Maizal.

Hours after the talks culminated, opposition politician Freddy Guevara was released following a month in prison.

Third and final part in a series that examines the impact of the sanctions on a Venezuelan commune.

The representatives urged the White House to allow crude-for-diesel swaps and “constructively engage” with actors on the ground.

“The punishment of innocent civilians must end,” urged UN Special Rapporteurs, calling for immediate sanctions relief for all countries affected.

Canadian author Arnold August argued that the Lima Group now found itself on its “deathbed”.

VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos draws lessons and inspiration from Venezuela's best ever Olympic games performance.

Localized episodes of violence marred Sunday’s internal elections.

A flagship commune in Venezuela responds to the US blockade by diversifying its production.

The rebranded “digital bolívar” will wipe out six zeroes from the current “sovereign bolívar” and enter circulation on October 1.

Russia's Rostec will provide “advanced technology” and train Venezuelan personnel to recover the country’s sanctions-hit power facilities.

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.