A recent university investigation into the labor market also indicates a sharp rise in informal employment and a drop in social security coverage.

A seasoned analyst reflects on Guaidó’s spectacular demise and the upcoming regional and local elections.

The Venezuelan government disagreed with the Hague-based court opening a formal investigation but respected the decision and called for “positive complementarity.”

The revelation that the US made a deal with Cape Verde to secure his extradition adds yet another layer to the complicated legal drama involving Saab.

Recently released documents have shed light on a US program to interfere in Venezuelan elections using Facebook.

Political analyst Steve Ellner takes stock of Washington's Venezuela policy and the playing field ahead of November's "mega-elections."

The European Union has also deployed its observer team which will be joined by others including the Carter Center and CEELA closer to the day.

An anti-imperialist approach to global warming in the context of COP26.

An “unofficial” increase in diesel costs has set off the alarms in the countryside, already hard-hit by fuel scarcity and lack of inputs for production.

A VICE News report revealed a meeting between a representative of the CIA and plot mastermind Jordan Goudreau.

Analyst and Code Pink's activist Leonardo Flores recaps Washington's sabotage of the Venezuela talks.

VA columnist Ociel López examines some of the implications of Washington’s recent move.

The Venezuelan former intelligence chief and fierce Maduro critic was arrested in Spain on drug trafficking charges.

The opposition leader has drawn fierce criticism for his handling of foreign assets and international arbitration cases.

A barrio-based cultural project looks for creative ways to overcome inequalities in Venezuela.

The US Treasury Department’s sanctions review sparked criticism for focusing on how to “modernize” coercive measures.

The effort to return to in-person instruction comes as the country ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

Caracas has suspended its participation in the talks in protest, as well as reversing house arrest orders for the “CITGO 6.”

John Philpot and Roger D. Harris offer an update on the legal aspects surrounding the case of Alex Saab.

The Maduro administration blasted the contractor's "kidnapping" and suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition.

The country’s inflation also came down to single digits for the first time in more than four years.

Ongoing quarrels within the US-backed opposition expose an unclear future for Venezuela’s second most important foreign-held asset.

UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada argued that US policy toward Venezuela had remained unchanged under the Biden administration.

Analyst Joe Emersberger tackles all the pro-opposition distortions and propaganda in HBO's "A la calle" documentary.

Caracas has demanded an apology from the EU high commissioner after he admitted that Brussels’ team will not be impartial.

A barrio-based cultural project looks for creative ways to incorporate youth in the Bolivarian Process.

The Maduro government is hoping to improve trade and investment in the region.

The Maduro government has celebrated the return of migrants but has faced criticism for a lack of support to aid their resettlement inside Venezuela.

Jessica Dos Santos argues that positive reviews from celebrities and YouTubers should not fuel illusions about Venezuelan reality.

The opposition politician's lawyers made no appearances in Venezuela's most important international arbitration award case.