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🎥 VIDEO | ‘All About Oil’: Breaking Down US Military Threats and Drug Trafficking Charges

The Trump administration recently escalated military threats against Venezuela, citing drug trafficking as justification.

On Breakthrough News, VA's José Luis Granados Ceja explained that these charges lack legal basis and reflect political motives behind Washington’s attacks.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/video/all-about-oil-breaking-down-us-military-threats-and-drug-trafficking-charges/

#USVenezuelaRelations #USMilitaryThreats #DrugTrafficking
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📑🖊 OPINION | Washington Projects Its Drug Problem onto Latin America: Narco-State Myth Used to Attack Venezuela

Roger D. Harris exposes how the US, the world’s biggest drug consumer and money launderer, scapegoats Venezuela with the fabricated “narco-state” label.

Former UNODC head Pino Arlacchi has said Venezuela’s anti-drug cooperation was “one of the best in South America,” contradicting Washington’s claims of a “narco-state.” President Nicolás Maduro also pointed to reports from the UN, EU, and even the DEA confirming Venezuela does not produce or process drugs.

🔗 Read the full opinion piece here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/washington-projects-its-drug-problem-onto-latin-america-narco-state-myth-used-to-attack-venezuela/

#Drugs #USMilitaryThreats
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In the latest Venezuelanalysis podcast episode, José Luis Granados Ceja and Cira Pascual Marquina take stock of US military threats in the Caribbean Sea, the role played by media narratives, and the Venezuelan response.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GjkCUbgkiwI
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📰 NEWS | US Kills Three in Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean; Venezuela Denounces ‘False Flag’ DEA Operation

The US military killed three men in a strike on a Venezuelan vessel, alleging it carried drugs but providing no proof. President Maduro called the attack a provocation to trigger a “major war.”

Separately, Venezuela’s GNB intercepted a speedboat with 3.6 tons of cocaine from Colombia, detaining four people, including an alleged DEA agent. Authorities denounced the operation as a US “false flag” designed to frame Venezuela as a drug source.

👉 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/JFXTt

#USMilitaryThreats #USSouthernCommand #USVenezuelaRelations
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📝 INTERVIEW | ‘Fishing Provides for Everyone’: The Palmarito Afro-Descendant Commune

On the southern shore of Lake Maracaibo, communards sustain themselves through fishing, but equally through practices of solidarity. Nearly 90% of residents rely on fishing, and in Palmarito, the catch is distributed collectively so that no household is left behind.

Fisherfolk organize through councils (CONPPAs), including an all-women council, to manage resources, secure boats and nets, and ensure wealth stays in the community.

🔗 Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/kdIT2

#AfroVenezuelans #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance #Communes #Fishing
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Court-Mandated CITGO Sale Edges Closer to Completion as Judge Backs Elliott Bid

Delaware court backs Amber Energy’s $8B bid for CITGO. Amber will sign a binding agreement outlining the transfer of ownership of Venezuela’s US-based refiner. The sale awaits US approval and may not close before 2026.

👉🏽 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-court-mandated-citgo-sale-edges-closer-to-completion-as-judge-backs-elliott-bid/

#CITGO
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📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Parliament Approves ‘Strategic Partnership’ Treaty With Russia Amid US Threats

The Venezuelan National Assembly has preliminarily approved a Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Treaty with Russia. The project, covering defense, energy and technology, will undergo further debate before a final vote.

The initiative comes amid US naval deployments in the Caribbean. Washington claims to target drug trafficking, while Russia and China have condemned the escalation. Venezuela’s armed forces have conducted military exercises in response.

👉🏽 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/DZEP3

#Russia #RussiaVenezuelaRelations
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📰 NEWS | Maduro Calls for US-Venezuela Dialogue in Letter to Trump, Refutes Drug-Trafficking Claims

President Maduro addressed a letter to Donald Trump calling to “preserve peace” and expressing willingness to resume dialogue through White House Envoy Richard Grenell.

Maduro also rejected drug-trafficking allegations against Caracas, pointing to UN and DEA reports that less than 10% of cocaine entering the US transits through Venezuela.

👉🏽 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/GIxnk

#DonaldTrump #DrugTrafficking #NicolasMaduro #USVenezuelaRelations
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela’s Maduro Moves to Invoke Emergency Powers as US Doubles Down on Its Aggressive Stance Toward Latin America

Venezuela is preparing to enact a State of Exterior Commotion, granting emergency powers to the executive in response to US military threats, including naval deployments and lethal strikes in the Caribbean.

The Trump administration has redirected $1.8 billion in foreign aid toward a new “America First” strategy, naming Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua as targets. US forces have deployed 4,500 troops, warships, and a nuclear submarine off Venezuela’s coasts.

👉🏽 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/8UX2T

#ALBA #DrugTrafficking #USVenezuelaRelations
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🎥 VIDEO | War on Drugs Meets War on Terror: Washington’s New Playbook for Latin America

Emma Vigeland from Majority Report sits down with Venezuelanalysis’ José Luis Granados Ceja to break down Washington’s latest aggression in Latin America. From the illegal attacks on Venezuelan boats to threats against Mexico, they explore how U.S. policy is once again fueling instability in the region.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://shorturl.at/xbNqS

#DrugTrafficking #USVenezuelaRelations #Mexico
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📑🖊 OPINION | From WMDs to “Narco-states”: How the US Sells Wars the Intelligence Doesn’t Support

Analyst Alan MacLeod exposes how Washington's growing attacks against Venezuela are built on biased and evidence-free narratives.

The U.S. has escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, with 7 warships, a submarine, an amphibious assault ship, and F-35 jets deployed near Venezuela. However, UN and DEA reports contradict Washington’s claims that Venezuela is a key drug producer.

🔗 Read the full opinion piece here: https://shorturl.at/HnTkw

#DrugTrafficking #USMilitaryThreats #USVenezuelaRelations
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📝 INTERVIEW | Fisherfolk Resisting Imperialism: The Palmarito Afro-Descendant Commune

The US blockade disrupted food, fuel, and medicine supplies in Palmarito, a fishing community on Lake Maracaibo.

But instead of despair, residents relied on solidarity: reviving ancestral recipes, inventing fuel-saving motors, and sustaining schools with communal contributions. They also reopened their health center, now running 24/7 with communal funds.

🔗 Learn more in the latest VA interview: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/fisherfolk-resisting-imperialism-the-palmarito-afro-descendant-commune-part-iv

#AfroVenezuelans #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance #Communes #Fishing #Sanctions
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📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Condemns ‘Immoral Threats,’ Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in UN Speech

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil addressed the UNGA, condemning Washington’s “illegal and immoral” military threats and reaffirming Caracas’ commitment to peace and multilateralism. He rejected US “narcoterrorism” accusations against President Maduro, noting that UN and DEA reports contradict White House claims and confirm Venezuela is not a drug-producing country.

Gil also expressed gratitude for support from allies such as Russia, China, BRICS, CELAC, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/KETjO

#UnitedNations #USMilitaryThreats
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🗓️ MILESTONE | Venezuelanalysis: 22 years of independent journalism

Since 2003, Venezuelanalysis has been the English-language reference on Venezuela — amplifying grassroots voices, exposing US intervention, and documenting the communal road to sovereignty.

🇻🇪 From the rise of the Social Missions and Communes, to sanctions, blockade, migration, and resistance, we’ve told the story from the ground, alongside the people.

We rely 100% on reader support to continue documenting Venezuela’s struggles and achievements. Make your contribution here 👉 https://venezuelanalysis.com/donate/

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📰 NEWS | Top Trump Officials Ramp Up Pressure for Military Strikes in Venezuela to Oust Maduro

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed threats against Venezuela following strikes that killed 17 people on alleged drug boats. Washington has not presented evidence to support its counternarcotics claims.

According to reports, top Trump officials Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio are pushing for expanded military operations inside Venezuela, sidelining the US Congress and the DEA.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/sRZH3

#DonaldTrump #MarcoRubio #NicolasMaduro #USMilitaryThreats
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela Condemns Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla as ‘Cowardly Act of Piracy’

Venezuela condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla as a “cowardly act of piracy” and denounced the blockade of Gaza as “deliberate warfare.”

The flotilla—over 40 vessels carrying 5,500 tons of aid and around 500 international participants—was almost entirely intercepted. Organizers confirmed 21 boats stopped, with the rest presumed intercepted.

Read the full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-condemns-israeli-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla-as-cowardly-act-of-piracy

#InternationalSolidarity #Palestine
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📰 NEWS | Trinidad Gov’t Gets US Support for Venezuela Joint Natural Gas Project

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar confirmed that Washington will support joint offshore gas ventures in Venezuelan waters. The Dragon field, containing 4 Tcf of reserves and operated by Shell, is fully located in Venezuela. The Cocuina-Manakin field, with 1 Tcf and operated by BP, is divided between Trinidad and Venezuela.

The US State Department confirmed support for Dragon but emphasized steps to ensure Caracas does not receive a “significant benefit.” PDVSA was excluded from ownership, with Venezuela limited to collecting taxes and royalties. Caracas has yet to comment on the announcements.

Read the full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/trinidad-govt-gets-us-support-for-venezuela-joint-natural-gas-project

#Gas #PDVSA #TrinidadandTobago
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📝 INTERVIEW | Chávez’s Legacy in Action: The Palmarito Afro-Descendant Commune

In Palmarito, an Afro-descendant commune on Lake Maracaibo’s southern shore, Chávez’s legacy lives on through collective work and self-governance. Residents recall how the Bolivarian Revolution brought education, paved roads, and political inclusion to a once-invisible community.

Now, through popular consultations, they directly decide and manage local projects, turning participatory democracy into daily practice.

🔗 Learn more in the latest VA interview:https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/chavezs-legacy-in-action-the-palmarito-afro-descendant-commune-part-v/

#AfroVenezuelans #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance #Communes #Sanctions
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📝 ANALYSIS | US Military Siege and ‘Narco-state’ Allegations Against Venezuela: All You Need to Know

The US has bombed four Venezuelan boats since September, killing 21 people under the claim of targeting “narcoterrorists.” No narcotics were found, and experts warn the attacks violate international law.

Meanwhile, UN and DEA reports show Venezuela is not a key player in global drug trafficking, challenging the “narco-state” narrative used to justify US military presence near its coasts.

🔗 Read the full analysis piece here: https://shorturl.at/SpECM

#USVenezuelaRelations #USMilitaryThreats #DonaldTrump #DrugTrafficking #NicolasMaduro
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Trump Administration Announces Renewed Strikes Following ‘Armed Conflict’ Declaration

The Trump administration announced renewed military strikes in Caribbean waters, confirming two new attacks near Venezuela and declaring a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. At least five vessels have been targeted since early September, leaving over 20 civilians dead, according to reports.

Meanwhile, Venezuela condemned recent US fighter jet incursions and warned of alleged “false flag” plots aimed at provoking conflict. Authorities said they will present the complaint to the United Nations.

🔗 Read the full report here 👉 https://shorturl.at/dvmEX

#USMilitaryThreats #USVenezuelaRelations
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