Venezuela Analysis
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:19:00 -0400Venezuela: Attorney General Arrests Alleged Murderers of Chavista Cadre Carlos Lanz
The longtime Venezuelan revolutionary leader went missing in August 2020 prompting a wide-reaching investigation and grassroots support.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:36:00 -0400Chilean FM Lobs Diplomatic Attack on Venezuela During Visit to Madrid
The Boric government has sought to accommodate itself to Washington in foreign policy matters.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 15:08:00 -0400Venezuela: Parliament Passes ‘Special Economic Zones’ Law in Bid to Court Foreign Investment
PSUV Deputy Oliver Rivas argued that the economic policy should not be seen as the “ultimate step” towards socialism but as a “resistance strategy.”
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:45:00 -0400Workers Take Control in the Face of Shutdowns: Calderys and Equipetrol
The struggle to gain democratic control and keep two factories running in Venezuela’s Guayana region.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:31:00 -0400UN Human Rights Chief Acknowledges Judicial Reforms in New Report, Venezuela Criticizes ‘Imbalance’
Caracas blasted the latest UN human rights report for minimizing the harm caused by US sanctions.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:56:00 -0400Venezuela Receives Follow-up US Delegation for Direct Bilateral Talks
The visit comes amidst US and European efforts to tackle a brewing energy crisis driven by the imposition of sanctions on Russia.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:15:00 -0400How Workers Bypass the Blockade: Voices from Indorca (Part III)
Indorca workers teach us that democratic self-management and class solidarity can offer a way out of the current crisis.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:39:00 -0400Venezuela: Housing Movements Rally in Caracas, Hold Meeting with Maduro
The mobilization was “a message to the bourgeoisie” amidst growing threats to roll back rights secured under the Bolivarian Process.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:55:00 -0400Venezuela Celebrates Petro’s Win in Colombia as US Loses its Latin America ‘Bastion’
“[Sunday’s result] will allow Colombia to stop being the bastion in the region to destabilize progressive or uncomfortable governments,” said activist Martha Lía Grajales.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:36:00 -0400‘Calibrated’ Dishonesty: Western Media Coverage of Venezuela Sanctions
Venezuelanalysis' Ricardo Vaz examines how MSM obscures the human impact of the US sanctions.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:52:00 -0400Venezuela Maintains Stable Oil Output, To Restart Shipments to Europe
Eni’s first shipment to Europe could help alleviate storage bottlenecks by taking accumulated lower-quality diluted crude oil.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:38:00 -0400Mészáros and Chávez: The Philosopher and the Llanero
Both argued for a communal system that would replace the destructive, alienating, and dangerous capital system.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:26:00 -0400Venezuela’s Maduro Inks 20-Year Cooperation Plan with Iran Amidst Foreign Tour
“With our tour of Turkey, Algeria and Iran we have consolidated the deep friendships as brother peoples,” said Maduro.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:31:00 -0400Worker Control in a Capitalist Environment: Voices from Indorca (Part II)
Despite many challenges, Indorca workers are showing that democratic self-management is a real possibility.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:13:00 -0400Regional Leaders Snub Summit of the Americas as Activists Hold ‘People’s Summit’
In the lead up to the meeting, journalists and activists confronted figures such as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:45:00 -0400Around the World in 60 Days: Dialogue, Sanctions and Hidden Agendas
VA columnist Sergio Rodríguez breaks down the timid and tenuous openings from the Biden administration towards Venezuela.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:44:00 -0400Eni and Repsol to Receive Oil-for-Debt Licenses, Venezuela Welcomes ‘Small Steps’
President Nicolás Maduro stated that recent concessions to oil companies represent “small but significant steps” towards sanctions relief.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:09:00 -0400A Factory without Bosses: Voices from Indorca (Part I)
Indorca workers are the stuff of legend in Venezuela, but their experience teaches us that democratic self-management is a real possibility.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:45:00 -0400Venezuela: National Assembly Pushes Judicial Reforms
The pro-government majority has set a “judicial revolution” as one of its legislative priorities.
Mon, 30 May 2022 23:11:00 -0400ALBA-TCP Rejects ‘Discriminatory’ Summit of the Americas, Venezuela Welcomes Support
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the “brave voices” that have risen against US hegemonic interests.
Sun, 29 May 2022 10:42:00 -0400Solidarity: A Conversation with Messilene Gorete
A militant of Brazil’s Landless Workers Movement MST talks about internationalism and the work of their solidarity brigade in Venezuela.
Sat, 28 May 2022 11:26:00 -0400Venezuela: Maduro Orders Asset Transfers as Grassroots Groups Look to Boost Production
Communard Robert Longa defended an industrialization process that counters capitalist logic.
Fri, 27 May 2022 09:09:00 -0400[UPDATED] US Renews Chevron's Venezuela License with Limited Permissions
Iranian state firms are reportedly negotiating contracts to revamp Venezuelan refineries amidst US sanctions relief talks.
Tue, 24 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400Tales of Resistance: I Respect Your Opinion But Hope You Die
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos argues that, despite a tilted playing field, Chavista media should do better in the battle of ideas.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:51:00 -0400Venezuela Launches Tech Platform To Quickly Improve Public Services
The Maduro government has recently been focused on resolving quality-of-life issues for Venezuelan workers and families.
Fri, 20 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400Politics of the Commons: Returning to Chávez
VA columnist Reinaldo Iturriza explains why he thinks the Bolivarian Process needs to "return" to Chávez.
Wed, 18 May 2022 17:28:00 -0400Venezuela to Engage with Oil Companies as Washington Eases Restrictions
Venezuela's government and opposition confirmed preparations to restart talks in Mexico with US sanctions relief on the horizon.
Mon, 16 May 2022 15:40:00 -0400US Plotted ‘Terrifying’ Venezuela Invasion with Opposition’s Blessing
“Esper’s revelations merely confirm that we’re dealing with a government—regardless of who is in office—that will go to extreme lengths to achieve its policy priorities,” said CODEPINK’s Leonardo Flores.
Sun, 15 May 2022 11:32:00 -0400Venezuela Imports Iranian Crude as Exports Recede
The Maduro government is also looking to secure investment by selling shares in joint oil projects to private investors.
Fri, 13 May 2022 09:47:00 -0400Internal Contradictions: A Conversation with Thaís Rodríguez
A Chavista filmmaker and organizer talks about the struggle to get imprisoned workers released.