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Venezuela Analysis

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 08:33:00 -0400
Chevron Lobbies for Expanded Venezuela Oil License
The multinational corporation needs permission from the US Treasury Department to ramp up its activities in Venezuela.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:26:00 -0400
Venezuela: Authorities Reveal Former Oil Minister Role in ‘Unprecedented Robbery Scheme’
Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami accused his predecessor Rafael Ramírez of bleeding the oil industry during his 12-year tenure.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:39:00 -0400
Venezuela’s Maduro Expresses Solidarity with Argentina’s Cristina Fernández Against 'Abominable’ Lawfare
“It is no coincidence that this new right-wing offensive against you is unleashed precisely when renewed projects of unity Our America have begun to take shape,” said Maduro.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:52:00 -0400
Venezuelan Central Bank Scrambles to Control Soaring Exchange Rate
The currency devaluation has an immediate impact on the Venezuelan people’s purchasing power.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:04:00 -0400
Venezuela: Gov’t to Partner with Siemens to Recover Electric Grid
The German company will collaborate to boost the energy supply to Caracas and to the oil industry.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:20:00 -0400
US Judge Upholds ConocoPhillips $8.5B Award, Venezuela Rejects ‘Unlawful’ Ruling
The Maduro government said the ruling violates international law and seeks to “consummate the delivery of Venezuelan assets to foreign powers.”

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:03:00 -0400
Lula Promises Venezuela ‘Respect’ as Presidential Campaign Begins in Brazil
The leftist presidential candidate called Juan Guaidó an “imposter”.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:47:00 -0400
Around the World in 60 Days: Fast-tracked Rapprochement Between Venezuela and Colombia
VA columnist Sergio Rodríguez breaks down the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Colombia.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 01:19:00 -0400
Venezuela Increases Petcoke Exports to India
The oil industry byproduct has emerged as a cheaper alternative to coal amid global energy struggles.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:00 -0400
Venezuela: Gov’t Pays Vacation Bonuses, Workers Continue Mobilizing for Labor Rights
The Venezuelan government has opened a dialogue table with public sector trade unions to address demands.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:37:00 -0400
Venezuela and Colombia Appoint Ambassadors in Effort To Reestablish Diplomatic Relations
The Maduro government named a new board of directors of Monómeros after Petro made the decision to return the company.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:32:00 -0400
Venezuela: Oil Production Declines as Shipments to Europe Suspended
Iran began to ramp up lighter crude supplies to boost Venezuela’s refineries and free domestic oil for blending and export.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:13:00 -0400
Venezuela to ‘Rebuild Fellowship’ with Petro Gov’t in Colombia
Petro called for Latin American governments to leave aside their political differences and work toward regional integration.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:31:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: A ‘Normal’ Country Once Again?
Jessica Dos Santos looks at what lies beneath the surface of an apparent "peace" and economic recovery in this edition of "Tales of Resistance."

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:15:00 -0400
Venezuelan Gov’t Warns of US Effort to ‘Steal’ Cargo Plane
The Boeing 747-300 belonging to state-owned Emtrasur has been stranded in Argentina since June 6.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:44:00 -0400
Venezuela Condemns Pelosi Taiwan Trip, Reaffirms ‘One China’ Principle
Caracas has reinforced diplomatic ties with Beijing and its recognition of Taiwan “as an inalienable part of China’s territory.”

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:37:00 -0400
Venezuela and Colombia Hold High-Level Bilateral Meeting As Normalization Advances
The two countries earlier signed a “border agreement” to promote peace and development along their shared border.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 09:53:00 -0400
Venezuelan Gold Reserves: Caracas Protests ‘Astonishing’ Ruling in Favor of US-backed Guaidó
The legal battle will resume in October as the Maduro government called on London to respect international law.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:48:00 -0400
Venezuela: Maduro Alerts Army of New ‘Terrorist Threats’ from Colombia
The Venezuelan mandatary urged the National Bolivarian Armed Forces to defend the country’s peace and transition to economic recovery.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:54:00 -0400
Venezuelan Gov’t Delivers Restitution to Campesinos Who Suffered Eviction By Opposition Mayor
A renewed effort by large landowners to extract greater rents from land has brought them in direct conflict with campesinos.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:35:00 -0400
Politics of the Commons: Prometheus Unchained
VA columnist Reinaldo Iturriza examines a march by a social movement and the demands it made to President Maduro.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:19:00 -0400
Untouchable! Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas Becomes Three-Time Triple Jump World Champion
The Venezuelan athlete reigned supreme in the women's triple jump field with a 15.47m leap and added a sixth world champion title to her career.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:10:00 -0400
Venezuela Condemns Washington Coup Plots As Bolton Doubles Down
Bolton stood by his comments about Venezuela, saying that Washington’s support for coup plots was “necessary to protect [US] interests.”

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:05:00 -0400
The Long Venezuelan Depression: A Conversation with Malfred Gerig
A young writer and researcher examines the historical and structural origins of the Venezuelan crisis.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:40:00 -0400
Venezuela: Workers, Pensioners March to Defend Wages, Collective Bargaining Rights
A plan from the ONAPRE office that flattens wage scales has sparked outrage from labor organizations.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:46:00 -0400
Venezuela: Oil Output Stagnates Despite Export Surge, Chevron Continues PDVSA Talks
Venezuelan oil shipments have increased following recent oil-for-debt licenses granted to Italy’s Eni and Spain’s Repsol.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:52:00 -0400
Petro Government in Colombia Poised to Return Key ‘Stolen’ Asset to Venezuela
An advisor to President-elect Gustavo Petro ridiculed Guaidó's management of Monómeros, saying it is impossible to negotiate with “ghosts that do not exist”.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:28:00 -0400
Tales of Resistance: Petro, Lula and Our 2024 Elections
VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos looks at the "unpredictable" 2024 Venezuelan presidential elections in this edition of "Tales of Resistance."

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:19:00 -0400
Venezuela: 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 -0400
Chilean FM Lobs Diplomatic Attack on Venezuela During Visit to Madrid
The Boric government has sought to accommodate itself to Washington in foreign policy matters.



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