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Venezuela Analysis

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:49:00 -0400
Books and Culture: A Conversation with Ernesto Villegas
Venezuela’s Culture Minister talks about a recent book fair and about cultural initiatives in the Caribbean nation.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:36:00 -0400
Venezuela: Maduro Welcomes Chevron License, Demands All US Sanctions Lifted
Venezuela’s PDVSA and Chevron will sign contracts in the coming days for oil extraction framed in the country’s legislation.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:47:00 -0400
Politics of the Commons: And Yet They Move
VA columnist Reinaldo Iturriza sets his gaze on an "army" of workers that sort through waste to complement poor wages.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:41:00 -0400
Chevron Back in Venezuela: A Tale of US Imperialist Arrogance
The license granted to the oil giant offers next-to-no relief from Washington's wide-reaching and deadly sanctions program.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:52:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: Small Loans and Big Businesses
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos reflects on a banking system that is very much tilted in favor of larger companies.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:59:00 -0400
Venezuelan Gov’t and Opposition Sign ‘Social Agreement’, US Approves Chevron License
Following the renewed talks in Mexico, Washington issued an expanded sanctions waiver for Chevron to partly resume its Venezuela operations.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:38:00 -0400
Operation Cosette: Hugo Chávez’ Cultural Revolution
Venezuelanalysis writer Andreína Chávez writes about the Bolivarian Revolution's cultural policies, their impact, and present-day versions.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:59:00 -0400
[UPDATED] Venezuela: Coffee Producers Stage Protest, Demand Gov’t Action
Campesinos called for “emergency measures” to ensure that they are not forced to sell crops at a loss.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:22:00 -0400
Venezuelan VP Meets UN Human Rights Chief to Examine Negative US Sanction Impact
Calling the meeting “very important and fruitful”, Rodríguez asked Türk to consider the consequences of unilateral measures on the enjoyment of human rights in more than 30 countries.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400
An Alternative to Capitalist Hierarchies: A Conversation with the Cecosesola Co-op
A Venezuelan cooperative network that recently received the “Alternative Nobel Prize” tells its story.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:06:00 -0400
Venezuela: Popular Power Legislation to Be Revised as Communards Demand More Protagonism
Commune spokespeople urged the Maduro government to boost grassroots efforts against "the metabolism of capital."

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:54:00 -0400
Venezuela Slightly Ups Oil Output, Expands Iran Cooperation
Caracas and Tehran held their ninth high-level economic summit to open new cooperation avenues as well as investment in Venezuelan oil projects.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:45:00 -0400
Regional Leaders and Politicians Call for UNASUR Revival
“All you need is political will in order to relaunch UNASUR,” former Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Guillaume Long told Venezuelanalysis in an exclusive interview.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:29:00 -0400
Venezuelan Migration: Resisting US Economic War and Media Manipulation
From first-hand experience, VA's Andreína Chávez looks at the harsh reality and the media propaganda surrounding Venezuelan migration.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:35:00 -0400
Venezuela: Gov’t, Opposition Representatives Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting in Paris
The gathering also featured the presidents of Colombia, Argentina and France.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:31:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater
In a context of economic liberalization, Jessica Dos Santos is concerned about a growing private sector mentality in state media outlets.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:59:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Maduro at COP27: ‘It Is Time To Act Radically and Decisively’
On the sidelines of the COP27 summit, Maduro met world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and US Climate Change Envoy John Kerry.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:02:00 -0400
Venezuela Rejects ‘Biased’ Decision to Resume ICC Probe into Alleged Human Rights Abuses
Caracas stated that it would continue "to defend the truth” and move forward with legal proceedings in cases of possible human rights violations.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:20:00 -0400
El Panal Commune (Part III): Food, Science and Dignity
Venezuelan communards are building a better future through education and mutual care.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:32:00 -0400
Venezuelan Gov’t, Hardline Opposition to Kickstart Mexico Talks
The negotiations will reportedly focus on aid programs and upcoming presidential elections.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:11:00 -0400
Presidents Maduro and Petro Meet for Bilateral Talks in Caracas
The face-to-face summit between the Venezuelan and Colombian presidents is the first following the renewal of diplomatic ties.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:10:00 -0400
Fuel, Cartels and GMOs: New Challenges in the Venezuelan Countryside
Expensive fuel and inputs, agribusiness cartels and GMO seeds are present threats to Venezuela's food sovereignty according to grassroots collectives.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:54:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Maduro Celebrates Lula Victory in Brazil Election
The return of Lula to the presidency is expected to have large ramifications throughout the region.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:45:00 -0400
El Panal Commune (Part II): Rebirth from the Ashes of the Blockade
Venezuela’s most emblematic urban commune learns how to navigate the challenges of the country’s multi-pronged crisis.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:51:00 -0400
US Senators, Venezuelan Opposition Pressure Biden Not to Lift Oil Sanctions
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz rejected any potential easing of sanctions against Venezuela as it would further erode the Guaidó experiment.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:37:00 -0400
Canada Propped Up Venezuelan Astroturf Group Linked to Crumbling ‘Interim Government,’ Note Confirms
The initiative is "made up of and led by women belonging to the upper classes of Venezuela" according to a Venezuelan human rights activist. 

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:02:00 -0400
Venezuelan Attorney General Seeks Arrest of 25 in Monómeros Embezzlement Scheme
The brother of former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe is among those suspected of benefitting from the pilfering of the Venezuelan state-owned enterprise.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:36:00 -0400
Venezuela: Guaidó Faces Uncertain Future with Opposition Parties Set to Withdraw Support
The hardline politician has found himself increasingly isolated but retains control of oil subsidiary CITGO and other assets.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:39:00 -0400
El Panal Commune (Part I): Communal Production in a Country Under Siege
Communards from the 23 de Enero barrio in Caracas explain the history of their commune and its main productive activities.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:29:00 -0400
New Landslides Raise Casualties in Venezuela, Gov’t Ramps Up Relief Efforts
President Maduro announced a special economic fund for families affected by recent flooding and established safe areas to build houses and relocate people.



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