Socialism and Freedom Party On Friday, January 10, Nicolás Maduro was proclaimed president for a third 6-year term, in the context of a militarized country. The police, the Bolivarian National Guard and military counterintelligence troops (DGCIM) took over the capital and the main cities of the country, as well as the headquarters of all State … Continue reading Maduro takes office for a third six-year term in a militarized country after a scandalous fraud
Raúl Zibechi interviews Emiliano Terán Mantovani The interview below was conducted by Raúl Zibechi and originally published, in Spanish, in Brecha Magazine of Uruguay. Emiliano Terán Mantovani is a sociologist from the Central University of Venezuela, researcher and activist. He has collaborated with various initiatives such as the Atlas of Environmental Justice and the Scientific … Continue reading A “civic-military-police” regime
Venezuelanvoices.org Pictures by EFE As Venezuelanvoices.org had predicted in an analysis published as the voting process started on Sunday, July 28, the government would continue with the fraudulent scheme with which the electoral process developed since its early stages. After the midnight of July 29, the president of the National Electoral Council, Elvis Amoroso, awarded … Continue reading The fraud’s second stage begins
Socialism and Freedom Party (PSL) Caracas, March 25, 2024. If there was any doubt about the authoritarian character and suppression of democratic freedoms by the government, this has been dispelled in the last few days, in the period established by the National Electoral Council for the registration of presidential candidates, which expires today. Without any … Continue reading Government forges undemocratic elections with proscriptive measures
By Eva María Photo: Federico Parra Note: The following interview with venezuelan activist and and editor at Venezuelanvoices.org, Simón Rodríguez, was livestreamed by Venezuelan Workers Solidarity in July, and afterwards transcribed, edited and published by Tempest. We present for our readers an abbreviated version. Eva María: The first question is one on most people’s minds … Continue reading Venezuela: left perspectives from below
By Andy Heintz Originally published by NACLA When the subject of Venezuela is brought up, there are often two distinct narratives. In the right-wing and much of the mainstream media, Venezuela is often depicted as a once vibrant, thriving democracy that has been ruined by socialism. Meanwhile, in certain left-wing circles, the country’s many troubles are … Continue reading Venezuela and the U.S. Left at a Crossroads
By Venezuelanvoices On Sunday, August 8, PSUV held its primaries to elect the candidates for the November regional elections. Although the primaries were open, meaning that more than 21.7 million people in the electoral registry could vote, only 3.5 million people did, according to official figures provided by first vicepresident of the party Diosdado Cabello. … Continue reading Violence-plagued primaries in the PSUV
By Venezuelanvoices On July 20, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was the main speaker at the opening of the annual assembly of Fedecamaras, the main bosses organization in Venezuela. Rodriguez's speech had some bizarre moments, such as when she assured that "the businessmen of the world look with envy at those of Venezuela". During the Fedecamaras … Continue reading Rapprochement between the government and business association Fedecamaras?
By Orlando Chirino (Partido Socialismo y Libertad) Originally published in Laclase.info. Picture: Aporrea.org A delegation from Democratic Socialists of America visited Venezuela to attend the Bicentennial Congress of the Peoples, organized by the Venezuelan government. It met with Nicolas Maduro himself, publicly expressing support for the Venezuelan government and what they consider to be an … Continue reading To DSA and the US socialist left: To be in solidarity with the Venezuelan people, there’s no need to support the Maduro government
Image: Campaign for the liberation of Rodney Alvarez Greetings to comrades, brothers and friends. God bless Venezuela. Comrades, as you well know, this is a framing, corrupt, starving, anti-worker and vile government. This anti-worker government has taken me, Rodney Alvarez, as a scapegoat, to cover up its hit man, its criminal. I, Rodney Alvarez, have … Continue reading Open letter by Rodney Alvarez in rejection of his conviction
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