Author: venezuelanvoices

Venezuela from independent and left opposition viewpoints

We categorically reject the United States’ aggression against Venezuela. Trump out of Venezuela and Latin America!

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Antiimperialism

By Socialism and Freedom Party The Socialism and Freedom Party (PSL, for its initials in Spanish), Venezuelan section of the International Workers’ Unity-Fourth International, strongly condemns the brutal military aggression perpetrated by US imperialism against our country. In the early hours of Saturday, January 3, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the government of far-right leader Donald … Continue reading We categorically reject the United States’ aggression against Venezuela. Trump out of Venezuela and Latin America!

New Venezuelan Cinema and the legitimization of national filmmaking

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Culture and arts

By Pablo Gamba Originally published in Spanish at Los Experimentos blog. Translated by Venezuelanvoices.org Image: Cuando quiero llorar no lloro The premiere of Cuando quiero llorar no lloro (When I Want to Cry, I Don't Cry) in 1973 marked the beginning of a national cinema that was, for the first time, capable of regularly attracting … Continue reading New Venezuelan Cinema and the legitimization of national filmmaking

Venezuelan socialists reject Trump’s threats without supporting Maduro

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Antiimperialism, Left opposition

Interview with Miguel Angel Hernández of the Socialism and Freedom Party (PSL) Picture: View of Los Magallanes de Catia, Oswaldo Pacheco What is the popular perception in Venezuela of US military threats? Is it a central concern for most people or is popular attention more focused on other issues? There is undoubtedly a real threat … Continue reading Venezuelan socialists reject Trump’s threats without supporting Maduro

MarĂ­a Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize: A reading from the left opposition

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Antiimperialism, Left opposition

By SimĂłn RodrĂ­guez* Photo: Machado and Uribe in CĂşcuta, 2018 On October 10, it was announced that MarĂ­a Corina Machado had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The committee stated that it was rewarding her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” and her “struggle for a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” It also … Continue reading MarĂ­a Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize: A reading from the left opposition

MarĂ­a Corina Machado’s ignoble peace prize

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Antiimperialism, human rights, Left opposition, Venezuelan migration

Stanley Heller interviews SimĂłn RodrĂ­guez In an interview for The Struggle Video News, SimĂłn RodrĂ­guez discusses the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂ­a Corina Machado, who dedicated it to US president Donald Trump, in the context of a brutal persecution against Venezuelan migrants in the US, increasing repression inside Venezuela against all … Continue reading MarĂ­a Corina Machado’s ignoble peace prize

Stop imperialist aggression against Venezuela. Trump’s troops out of the Caribbean and Latin America!

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Antiimperialism, Left opposition

Venezuelan socialist organizations The US has deployed warships, surveillance aircraft, helicopters, and special operations troops in the southern Caribbean Sea and openly targeted our country under the pretext of the “war on drugs.” This is a military deployment that opens the door to possible armed intervention by the US. The goal of this military deployment … Continue reading Stop imperialist aggression against Venezuela. Trump’s troops out of the Caribbean and Latin America!

Venezuela’s authoritarian turn and the repression of its Left

by venezuelanvoices, posted in repression

Anderson Bean interviews Edgardo Lander Originally published by Tempest Magazine Picture: Universidad Central de Venezuela Since Venezuela’s disputed 2024 elections, Nicolás Maduro’s government has escalated its authoritarian turn. More than 2,000 people were detained in the days following the vote, and targeted persecution has widened to include journalists, trade unionists, academics, and human rights defenders. … Continue reading Venezuela’s authoritarian turn and the repression of its Left

Statement in solidarity with Edgardo Lander, Francisco Javier Velasco, Santiago Arconada, Emiliano Terán Mantovani and Alexandra Martinez

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Solidarity

Solidarity campaign Photo: Adam McCauley, art by Icy and Soto We view with deep concern the serious accusations against university community members by official media sources that attempt to criminalize academic activity in our country. Teachers with a vast national and international recognition, committed to reasearch and critical reflection on the reality of the Venezuelan … Continue reading Statement in solidarity with Edgardo Lander, Francisco Javier Velasco, Santiago Arconada, Emiliano Terán Mantovani and Alexandra Martinez

Amidst widespread abstention, the government staged another electoral farce

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Sin categorĂ­a

Socialism and Freedom Party Pictures: JosĂ© Carlos GĂłmez, 2013 Against a backdrop of evident apathy and widespread disinterest among the majority of the Venezuelan people, elections for mayors and municipal council members were held in the country on Sunday, July 27. In these elections, the ruling party (PSUV) went from holding 212 mayors to 285. … Continue reading Amidst widespread abstention, the government staged another electoral farce

We will not participate in the electoral farce and we call for active abstention

by venezuelanvoices, posted in Left opposition

Socialism and Freedom Party The Socialism and Freedom Party (PSL) addresses the Venezuelan people and the national and international public opinion to set out its position before the call for regional and legislative elections on May 25, 2025. This electoral process will take place in a context marked by the systematic violation of democratic rights, … Continue reading We will not participate in the electoral farce and we call for active abstention