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Venezuela Analysis

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:18:00 -0400
Venezuelan Envoy Alex Saab Pleads Not Guilty in US Court
Demonstrators in various cities throughout the globe held rallies to demand the release of the Colombo-Venezuelan businessman from US custody.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:44:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Mega-elections: All You Need to Know
With the US-backed hardline opposition returning to the ballot, how will the political map shake out?

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:33:00 -0400
Venezuela’s El Sistema Attempts ‘Largest Orchestra’ Guinness World Record
Over 12,000 young musicians played Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave simultaneously in Caracas.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: The Metamorphosis of Chavista Marches
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos shares her thoughts and experience on the famed "machinery" behind massive Chavista marches.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400
Candidates Discuss the November Elections: A Conversation with Jesús García and Janohi Rosas
Jesús García of the PSUV and Janohi Rosas of the APR talk about Venezuela's upcoming regional elections and the policies they will pursue if elected.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:49:00 -0400
Venezuela: Oil Output Reaches 18-Month High Following New Alliance with Iran
Venezuela began receiving diluent shipments from Iran after striking an oil-for-condensate swap deal to boost blending facilities.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:52:00 -0400
Venezuela Salutes FSLN Victory as New US Sanctions Loom Over Nicaragua
In echoes of Washington’s strategy for regime change in Venezuela, US officials said new unilateral sanctions were forthcoming.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:53:00 -0400
Venezuelan Workers Mobilize for Wage Reforms & Against Labor Persecution
A recent university investigation into the labor market also indicates a sharp rise in informal employment and a drop in social security coverage.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:42:00 -0400
Balance of Forces in the November Elections: A Conversation with Clodovaldo Hernández
A seasoned analyst reflects on Guaidó’s spectacular demise and the upcoming regional and local elections.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:32:00 -0400
ICC Opens Probe into Venezuela, Signs Cooperation Deal with the Maduro Gov’t
The Venezuelan government disagreed with the Hague-based court opening a formal investigation but respected the decision and called for “positive complementarity.”

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:57:00 -0400
US Drops Seven Charges Against Alex Saab as Part of Deal with Cape Verde
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.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:59:00 -0400
Newly Released Documents Expose How US Intelligence Meddled in Venezuelan Elections via Social Media
Recently released documents have shed light on a US program to interfere in Venezuelan elections using Facebook.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0400
Venezuela’s November Elections: Washington’s New Strategy but Same Old Assumptions
Political analyst Steve Ellner takes stock of Washington's Venezuela policy and the playing field ahead of November's "mega-elections."

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:06:00 -0400
‘Mega-election’ Campaign Kicks Off in Venezuela
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.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:11:00 -0400
As Chávez Said, ‘Let's not Change the Climate, Let's Change the System!’: A Conversation with Max Ajl
An anti-imperialist approach to global warming in the context of COP26.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:16:00 -0400
Venezuelan Campesinos Denounce Diesel Price Hike, Lack of Gov't Support
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.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:26:00 -0400
New Investigation Reveals CIA Knew About Operation Gideon but Failed to Stop It
A VICE News report revealed a meeting between a representative of the CIA and plot mastermind Jordan Goudreau.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:20:00 -0400
Biden Administration Is Undermining the Venezuela Dialogue
Analyst and Code Pink's activist Leonardo Flores recaps Washington's sabotage of the Venezuela talks.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400
Crisis & Critique: US Back to 'Maximum Pressure' with Saab Extradition
VA columnist Ociel López examines some of the implications of Washington’s recent move.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:19:00 -0400
‘El Pollo’ Carvajal Extradition to US Suspended, Expected to Proceed Shortly
The Venezuelan former intelligence chief and fierce Maduro critic was arrested in Spain on drug trafficking charges.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:07:00 -0400
Venezuela: ConocoPhillips Closer to Enforcing $9.7B Award After Guaidó Opposition Misses Payments
The opposition leader has drawn fierce criticism for his handling of foreign assets and international arbitration cases.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:01:00 -0400
Barrio Culture & Social Prejudices: A Conversation with Otro Beta (Part II)
A barrio-based cultural project looks for creative ways to overcome inequalities in Venezuela.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:51:00 -0400
Advocacy Groups Blast US Treasury Sanctions Review for Failing to Address Civilian Harm
The US Treasury Department’s sanctions review sparked criticism for focusing on how to “modernize” coercive measures.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:43:00 -0400
Venezuela Prepares Return to Classrooms as Teachers’ Unions Call for Prudence
The effort to return to in-person instruction comes as the country ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:21:00 -0400
US Extradition of Alex Saab Blocks Gov’t-Opposition Negotiations in Mexico
Caracas has suspended its participation in the talks in protest, as well as reversing house arrest orders for the “CITGO 6.”

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:01:00 -0400
Free Alex Saab Delegation at the African Bar Association
John Philpot and Roger D. Harris offer an update on the legal aspects surrounding the case of Alex Saab.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:12:00 -0400
[BREAKING] Venezuelan Government Envoy Alex Saab Extradited to the United States
The Maduro administration blasted the contractor's "kidnapping" and suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:52:00 -0400
Venezuela: Credit Suisse Predicts 5.5 Percent Growth Despite Oil Sector Setbacks
The country’s inflation also came down to single digits for the first time in more than four years.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:31:00 -0400
Venezuela: Tensions Boil in Guaidó Camp Over Troubled Petrochemical Subsidiary Monómeros
Ongoing quarrels within the US-backed opposition expose an unclear future for Venezuela’s second most important foreign-held asset.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:15:00 -0400
Venezuela Denounces US-Colombia ‘False Flag’ Plot at UN Security Council
UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada argued that US policy toward Venezuela had remained unchanged under the Biden administration.



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