By Simón Rodríguez* Photo: Machado and Uribe in Cúcuta, 2018 On October 10, it was announced that María 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 María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize: A reading from the left opposition
Stanley Heller interviews Simón Rodríguez In an interview for The Struggle Video News, Simón Rodríguez discusses the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María 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 María Corina Machado’s ignoble peace prize
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
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
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
Socialism and Freedom Party The Socialism and Freedom Party categorically rejects the possible forceful disappearance and detention of lawyer Eduardo Torres, who for more than a decade has stood out as a defender of human rights, particularly labor rights. Torres in 2013 was defense attorney for Ferrominera del Orinoco union leader Ruben Gonzalez, and more … Continue reading Where is Eduardo Torres?
Simón Rodríguez AI generated image Convening under the banner of "Patriots for Europe", two months ago the European extreme right met in Madrid, bringing political leaders of the Trumpist current together like some budget, fascist Avengers. Marching under the flags of ultra-nationalism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and neo-fascism, representatives from France, Italy, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Austria, Estonia, Greece, and Poland were hosted … Continue reading What does María Corina Machado’s alliance with the European and Israeli ultra-right imply for the Venezuelan people?
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
Michael Karrer interviews Atenea Jiménez and Simón Rodríguez Interview originally published in German by Analyse und Kritik. This is an expanded version translated by Venezuelanvoices.org. Pictures: Federico Parra Conflicts continue in Venezuela over the controversial results of the July 28 presidential elections. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro was officially declared the winner by the National Electoral … Continue reading “This is not a left-wing government”
Laclase.info August 17, 2024. “Workers from different PDVSA areas in the country are calling to inform us of the massive layoffs being carried out by the board of directors. This is a political retaliation against numerous workers who, in the framework of the recent electoral process, demonstrated against Maduro's government through social networks, in whatsapp … Continue reading Socialist union leader José Bodas denounces political persecution, layoffs and evictions against workers in the oil industry
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