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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#Venezuela #election2024

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/

"The world's challenges are many, and more so for my generation," says Lana Vielma, a young leader at El Maizal Commune. At just 21, her work is not only about governance but also about nurturing a project that places human beings at its center.

"The commune touched me like a magic wand... It offered me a new worldview and gave me a life purpose," Vielma reflects on her transformative experience with El Maizal. This commune is redefining what it means to build a future that values collective well-being over individual material success.

Click here to read the full interview: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/building-the-new-with-the-old-still-standing-a-conversation-with-lana-vielma/

#Venezuela #Communes #ElMaizal #Youth

On Tuesday, local officials reported that a wall collapsed at the “Bulla Loca” open-pit mine in Bolívar state, southeastern Venezuela, engulfing miners and injuring dozens. Around 200 people were reportedly working in the mine when a 30-meter hole opened. The tragedy was caught on video.

Edgar Colina Reyes, Bolívar state’s secretary of citizen security, said on Wednesday that rescue teams were deployed with the military, firefighters, civic protection and many other organizations joining forces. The operation could extend for a month as the area is swept and secured.

Also on Wednesday, President Nicolás Maduro regretted the tragedy and said that more rescue teams were being flown in from Caracas to aid in the search. He also sent his condolences to the families of the deceased miners and pledged to guarantee them “all the social, personal and human support.”

https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-illegal-gold-mine-collapse-kills-16-people-govt-deploys-rescue-teams/

Despite María Corina Machado's bold claim, "There will be no elections without me!" the majority of opposition factions are committed to moving forward, concentrating on offering viable alternatives for Venezuela's presidential elections.

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#Venezuela #opposition #presidentialelections2024

New podcast episode just out! This time we're talking about education in Venezuela: the advances brought by the Bolivarian Revolution, the setbacks during the economic crisis, the present challenges and ways to fight back.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro once again set sights on Gaza and the ongoing Israeli genocide.

In his weekly broadcast, Maduro paid tribute to Aaron Bushnell, a US airman who immolated himself in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. He also reiterated Caracas' call for an end to the genocidal attacks in Gaza.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-maduro-recognizes-aaron-bushnell-sacrifice-calls-for-stop-to-gaza-genocide/

Venezuela’s National Assembly (AN) President Jorge Rodríguez announced that the nationwide dialogue process to craft an electoral schedule had yielded an agreement endorsed by all participating parties.

Signed by 152 representatives from diverse sectors of Venezuelan society, the document proposes 27 potential dates for this year’s presidential vote and will be formally presented to the National Electoral Council (CNE) on Friday for its review. The electoral authorities are expected to announce an electoral calendar by the end of March.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Rodríguez said the agreement also gathered around 500 proposals on issues regarding broad aspects of the upcoming electoral process, which contain electoral guarantees for all political parties, equal opportunities for campaigning in national television and social media channels, updating the electoral registry, and inviting international observers as long as they comply with Venezuelan laws and Constitution.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-political-parties-interest-groups-sign-electoral-agreement/

🎙New podcast episode just dropped!

From basic literacy all the way to higher education, the Bolivarian Revolution massively expanded education opportunities for the Venezuelan people. After years of a devastating crisis compounded by US sanctions, where does the education system stand? And what are its prospects?

These are some of the issues discussed in the latest episode of the Venezuelanalysis podcast. Host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by researcher Luis Bonilla Molina and by fellow VA member Cira Pascual Marquina to talk about the present challenges for education, the lessons learned, and grassroots initiatives.

Listen to the full episode here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/podcasts/the-venezuelanalysis-podcast-episode-22-the-past-present-and-future-of-education-in-venezuela/

"Hugo Chávez, the founder of Venezuela’s ELAM, believed that healthcare was a universal right, and international solidarity was at the center of his politics," young medical student Vanessa Almeida told Venezuelanalysis in our latest interview.

Almeida (from Brazil) and fellow student John Chikuike Ogbu (from Nigeria) discuss this internationalist project and the fight to implement healthcare as a human right and not as a commodity.

"Chávez dreamed that the ELAM would become an international community, and that is precisely what has been achieved."

https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/internationalist-doctors-a-conversation-with-vanessa-almeida-and-john-chikuike-ogbu/

Stop the genocide!

Venezuelan social movements united with millions worldwide to protest in solidarity with Palestine, calling for an immediate halt to the US-backed Israeli military operations in Gaza.

The march began at El Panal Commune in Caracas’ 23 de Enero neighborhood, known for its rich history of revolutionary activism, ending with a concentration near the Mountain Barracks, President Hugo Chávez’s resting place and the outpost from where he led the 1992 uprising.

In the rally, Hindu Anderi, a Lebanese-Venezuelan journalist and longstanding Palestinian solidarity activist, criticized multilateral organizations for their failure to halt the genocide in Gaza. She called to create new organizations that respond to people’s demands and address global injustices.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/multimedia/stop-the-genocide-venezuelan-social-movements-rally-in-solidarity-with-palestine/

The ICC rejects Venezuela's appeal against a human rights investigation, despite Caracas' efforts to address alleged internal abuses. The Maduro government highlights the disparity in the ICC's focus on Venezuela compared to other global issues.

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#HumanRights #InternationalCriminalCourt

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro voices opposition to military intervention in Haiti at the VIII CELAC Summit, advocating for Latin American and Caribbean nations to support Haiti in finding its own path forward.

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🔈 Breaking News: Following extensive political dialogue and negotiations, Venezuela gears up for a crucial presidential vote on July 28. Candidate registration opens March 21-25, with citizens encouraged to register or update their voting centers by April 16.

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#Venezuela #CNE #PresidentialElections2024 #VenezuelaVotes2024

🧵The New York Times had to publish a quick piece about elections being scheduled in Venezuela. But then the State Dept. stenographers there thought the normal bias was not enough and decided to see if they could squeeze a lie into every single paragraph.

Read the twitter thread: https://twitter.com/venanalysis/status/1765611688408092866

#InternationalWorkingWomensDay

There have been a few actions and mobilizations here in Venezuela, we'll have more on them later. In the meantime, here's more on the milestone 👇🏽

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4QwDMeKctu/?igsh=MTlnZDE1MXBhZTlmeQ==

Venezuelan feminist collectives staged a concentration in Caracas to demand the prioritization of labor and women’s rights amidst new elections and threats of reinstated US sanctions.

In a rally for International Working Women’s Day on Friday, dozens gathered in Plaza Venezuela, the center of the capital, to draw attention to working-class women’s living conditions and ratify demands that have gone unheard over the years.

Interviewed by Venezuelanalysis, Suhey Ochoa from the feminist organization Pan y Rosas (Bread and Roses) said that Venezuelan women are currently in need of three fundamental rights: legal, safe, and free abortion, better salaries to cover basic living costs, and shelters and economic assistance for women who suffer from gender-based violence.

https://venezuelanalysis.com/multimedia/womens-day-in-venezuela-feminists-advocate-for-labor-and-womens-rights/

Venezuela reactivates the José Antonio Páez Hydroelectric Complex, providing an initial 120 MW to tackle power shortages in western states like Apure, Barinas, Mérida, and Táchira.

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#Venezuela #electricalgrid

Venezuela's Socialist Party selects Nicolás Maduro as its presidential candidate for the July 28 election, following discussions by over 300,000 local assemblies. Over 4 million supporters participated in the process, highlighting grassroots strength.

Learn more here 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/48MEC7S

#Venezuela #elections #NicolasMaduro #PSUV #SocialistParty