Venezuela is set to lose ownership of its most important foreign asset, with debts far exceeding the company’s valuation.

A Delaware judge approved claims from 18 corporations in the sale of shares belonging to PDV Holding, the parent company of CITGO. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle over Venezuela's US-based assets.

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The climate crisis is the central topic in our latest podcast episode. How can Global South countries find strategies to preserve life? Are the solutions on a macro level or built from the grassroots?

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The White House has threatened a snap back of sanctions to force María Corina Machado’s inclusion on the presidential ballot.

The US Treasury Department revoked a previous license allowing transactions with Venezuelan state-owned gold mining firm Minerven, effective immediately, allowing only for a winddown of operations.

The announcement from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) was followed by a statement from State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller who warned that limited sanctions relief the Caribbean nation’s energy sector approved in October of last year would not be renewed come April.

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🔊 The latest episode of The Venezuelanalysis Podcast is now available!

As we grapple with the ongoing climate crisis, we tackle crucial questions about forging paths forward that avoid worsening global inequalities. For nations like Venezuela, heavily reliant on resource extraction, the challenges become even more complex.

In our latest podcast episode, host José Luis Granados Ceja engages in a discussion with fellow VA member Cira Pascual Marquina and Venezuelan researcher/activist Liliana Buitrago. Together, they explore anti-capitalist strategies against climate change, examining both macro and grassroots level initiatives.

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Venezuela Responds to US Ultimatum: National Assembly calls for a dialogue process to establish an electoral route amid Washington's renewed sanctions threats.

“Save yourselves the time-lapse, Yankees. Our response must be to summon everyone, the presidential pre-candidates, the political parties, the electoral movements, business sector, peasants, cultural workers […] to elaborate the electoral calendar,” said AN President Jorge Rodríguez.

Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea stated that “Venezuela is prepared for any circumstance” and warned of consequences, while VP Rodríguez signaled potential suspension of cooperation mechanisms, including deportation flights.

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Jessica Dos Santos sheds light on the complexities of economic measures in her "Tales of Resistance" column on @venanalysis!

“Economic stability should never come at the expense of people's well-being," she emphasizes. Jessica explains that improved economic data often fails to translate into living standards.

"Still, when navigating uncertain waters, it is crucial not to lose our compass. What criteria should guide us in determining whether we are moving in the right direction?" The VA columnist questions the celebration of corporate returns or new stores, warning against forgetting the true essence of the Venezuelan project.

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The Communard Union has deployed its “Argelia Laya Brigade” across the country in a bid to strengthen the organization and links between popular power collectives.

Beginning on February 4, the activists are divided into "exploratory" and "permanent" brigades, with the former spending two weeks in specific territories and the latter committing to a six-month presence in priority areas as identified by the Communard Union. Their primary objective is to assess political, social, and economic conditions within the visited communes, aiming to formulate work plans that enhance organizational structures and integrate them into the Communard Union.

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Recently leaked documents shed light on an alleged illicit operation conducted by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Venezuela to build a drug-trafficking case, according to reports from The Associated Press.

The espionage operation coincided with broader US efforts to bring about regime change in Venezuela, as planning began within weeks of the 2018 presidential election that saw Maduro re-elected to a six-year term in Venezuela.

In March 2020, then-US Attorney General William Barr unsealed an indictment against Maduro, alongside 14 other current and former officials, accusing the Venezuelan leader of conspiring with Colombia’s FARC rebels to “flood the United States with cocaine” as far back as 1999. The Venezuelan president fervently rejected the US accusations, while US officials did not publicly provide evidence.

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In her latest column, VA's Andreína Chávez explores the contrast between grassroots feminism and women's demands versus government-led initiatives.

"Growing up, I used to love listening to my mom recalling the day I was born because it resembled an absurd 90s comedy, with weird plot twists and everything. Years later, I realized that despite the funny elements, this was actually another story of how working-class women survive and how their demands go forever unheard.

If you bear with me for just a little bit as I tell my mom’s story, you’ll find out why women’s rights being reduced to an afterthought in Venezuela’s revolutionary struggle has seemingly condemned this working-class liberation process to endless setbacks, with or without US imperialist aggression. One main reason is that we have not overcome our bias against women as reproducers or moved past some bourgeois ideals."

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Tensions rise again between Venezuela and Guyana. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has strongly criticized the expansion of US corporation ExxonMobil’s oil exploration in the territorial waters of the disputed Essequibo region.

“The energy multinational not only usurps the sovereignty of Guyana […] but also seeks to protect its illicit operations in a sea that is pending demarcation,” Rodríguez wrote Tuesday on social media while taking aim at the “warmongering US influence.”

Rodríguez’s reaction came after ExxonMobil’s president Alistair Routledge announced on Tuesday the company will drill two new exploratory wells in the Stabroek Block while Washington’s announced it will provide Guyana with new aircraft, helicopters, military drones and radar technology.

Read more at https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rejects-new-exxonmobil-oil-wells-in-essequibo-ramped-up-us-military-aid/

Our latest interview features Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures. She discusses the multi-layered impact of economic sanctions and mechanisms for targeted countries to fight back.

"it is common that people in these (sanctioned) countries will express a loss of hope, particularly among the younger generations," Douhan stated.

Read the full interview here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/on-unilateral-coercive-measures-part-i-a-conversation-with-alena-douhan/

In his latest piece, Vijay Prashad examines a quarter-century of relentless US attacks on Venezuela's sovereignty and its Bolivarian Revolution. This compelling read highlights the resilience and defiance of a nation in the face of economic sanctions and political meddling.


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Ever wondered why the US is doubling down on sanctions against Venezuela?

Roger Harris argues that the purpose of US sanctions against Venezuela is to turn the country and its defiant socialist project into a cautionary tale. But what does this mean for the Venezuelan people and the global political landscape?

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Venezuela has raised strong objections to the recent seizure of its state-owned Boeing 747-300 cargo plane by the US government, calling it a "blatant theft." Meanwhile, Iran has pledged its support to Venezuela's legal and diplomatic efforts to regain possession of the aircraft, condemning the US action as "illegal."

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Medea Benjamin and Steve Ellner present a vision for a "Good Neighbor" policy with Cuba and Venezuela. Discover how this approach could transform the region and foster mutual respect and cooperation.


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Venezuela faces critical times as the US hints at not renewing crucial oil & gas licenses, threatening a major blow to the nation's economy with a potential loss of $1.6B in revenues during a pivotal election year. Joint ventures with foreign partners and the fuel supply chain stand on uncertain ground.

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Dr. Alena Douhan, in an exclusive interview, unveils a report focusing on access to justice amidst unilateral sanctions. Highlighting the complexities faced by individuals and entities in designated countries, Douhan calls for legal mechanisms to safeguard human rights and address the challenges posed by over-compliance.

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The Venezuelan government has ordered the local office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to cease operations in the country.

In a press conference on Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil said the decision was taken due to the “biased stance” and “inappropriate role” the UN human rights body has played by requesting impunity for individuals involved in violent coup attempts. Caracas gave the OHCHR staff 72 hours to leave.

The announcement came in the wake of the arrest of opposition activist Rocío San Miguel for her alleged involvement in a plot to assault military units and kill government officials that was reportedly thwarted last year. In January, Venezuelan authorities announced 32 people were apprehended, while more arrest orders would follow, and accused US agencies of backing subversive actions.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-expels-un-officers-for-inappropriate-role-amid-controversial-activist-arrest/

UN Rapporteur Michael Fakhri urges the immediate lifting of sanctions and government action for food security in Venezuela. Grassroots organizer Ricardo Miranda echoes concerns, emphasizing the impact of coercive measures on transportation and access to inputs.

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In a new development, Venezuelan political parties, including the opposition's Unitary Platform, are on the verge of setting a definitive timetable for the 2024 elections.

This comes after discussions aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process, despite the controversies surrounding the political disqualification of far-right leader María Corina Machado. As multiple political factions prepare to ink the final agreement on election dates, the international community watches closely.

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Russia and Venezuela have agreed to increase strategic cooperation and to continue building a united front to promote multipolarity and justice in global issues.

President Nicolás Maduro received Lavrov at Miraflores Palace, where he pledged support for the Kremlin’s fight against the current rise of Nazism. He also called to “reinforce and strengthen the entire strategic map of comprehensive cooperation” between the two countries under their “unbreakable” friendship.

“Russia is advancing on all fronts […] They have resisted and now they are advancing. Venezuela supports Russia in its fight against the Nazis […] it is our fight too,” affirmed Maduro.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-and-russia-strengthen-ties-lavrov-supports-brics-membership/