Opinion & Analysis

A Once and Future Revolution The Legacy of Hugo Chávez

By Roger D. Harris - Counterpunch , Mar 5th 2015

For the first time in Venezuelan history a man from the country's poor, black and brown majority came to power and sought t

Task Force on the Americas President discusses how Hugo Chávez's revolutionary synthesis of popular Christianity, Bolivarianism, and socialism became the basis for an emancipatory that transformed the lives of the poor and excluded majority of Venezuela.

Venezuela’s Continuous Coup

By Alfredo Lopez- Counterpunch, Mar 4th 2015

Graffiti on a Caracas wall illustrates the essential debate: "The next one to die is capitalism/socialism." (Photo: St

Alfredo Lopez reflects on Hugo Chavez’s legacy and outlines the forces at play that make the threat of a coup ever present, as long as Venezuelans continue to defend their autonomy.

Sabino Vive: A New Film by Carlos Azpúrua

By Chris Gilbert, Mar 3rd 2015

Sabino Lives "Too much dignity for too little justice" (Servindi)

On the second anniversary of the brutal assassination of Yukpa leader and revolutionary Sabino Romero, political analyst Chris Gilbert reviews the 2014 film that illustrated Romero’s fierce story of struggle.

What Is Happening in Venezuela?

By Greg Grandin- The Nation, Mar 3rd 2015

Opposition supporters protest against the Venezuelan government and in support of jailed opposition leaders Leopoldo Lopez and A

Coups and countercoups. Crackdowns. Economic crackups. Seven cents for a tube of toothpaste and $755 for a box of condoms. Falling oil prices. The arrest of an opposition leader. Washington plots. Human Rights Watch tweets. South America rallies.... Greg Grandin talks to a panel of experts to find out what really is going on in Venezuela.

Annotations on the Thwarted Coup in Venezuela

By Atilio Boron , Mar 2nd 2015

(TeleSUR)

Argentine political scientist and sociologist, Atilio Boron, shares his thoughts on the recently unearthed "Blue Coup" attempt against the Maduro government and analyses what he characterises as the decline of US global hegemony.

Venezuela: Answer Coups and Economic Sabotage with a Revolutionary Offensive

By Marxist Tendency of the PSUV - In Defense of Marxism , Feb 28th 2015

The Venezuelan masses must launch a revolutionary offensive, says the author. (Credit: AVN)

The Marxist Tendency of the PSUV argues that the current crisis cannot be resolved by making concessions to the bourgeoisie and that the only solution is a revolutionary offensive that places the means of production under workers' control and thoroughly revolutionizes the armed forces.

Ernesto Samper: "UNASUR Will Keep Looking for Peaceful Solutions in Venezuela"

By Ernesto Samper- El Tiempo, Feb 25th 2015

Ernesto Samper, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) speaks to El Tiempo (ElTiempo)

Rightwing Colombian newspaper El Tiempo conducts an interview with Secretary General of UNASUR (Union of South American Nations). In the interview, the Colombian diplomat gives his take on the current challenges facing the Venezuelan government, including his view on the economy and the threat of foreign intervention.

FAO Representative Debunks Myth of Increased Hunger in Venezuela, Highlights Urban Farming Initiatives

By Marcelo Resende & Vanessa Davies – Correo del Orinoco, Feb 25th 2015

FAO representative for Venezuela, Marcelo Resende (Photo: Miguel Romero)

FAO Representative Marcelo Resende says Venezuela's urban agriculture is playing a key role in improving food sovereignty.

Whispering Venezuela?

By Michael Albert- TeleSUR English, Feb 23rd 2015

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas

Michael Albert critiques the U.S. anti-authoritarian Left's silence in the face of U.S.-sponsored destabilization efforts in Venezuela, encouraging U.S. leftists to join in critical solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution at its hour of greatest need.

Which Way Venezuela?

By Michael Albert & Eva Golinger, ZNET, Feb 23rd 2015

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Znet's Michael Albert interviews attorney and journalist, Eva Golinger, on the ongoing destabilization attempts against the Venezuelan government and US involvement.

Raising the Price of Gasoline: An Inflationary Measure for No One’s Benefit

By Deivi Peña- Lucha de Clases, Feb 19th 2015

It is estimated that 100,000 barrels of oil and gasoline are smuggled out of Venezuela daily (Credit teleSur)

Deivi Peña argues that increasing the price of gasoline will give the Venezuelan oligarchy an excuse to intenify the economic war by setting off a further spiral of inflation that will harm working class people.

“What is Inexcusable is Venezuela's Political Independence”

By John Pilger- TeleSUR English, Feb 17th 2015

John Pilger (agencies/TeleSUR English)

An interview with John Pilger, conducted by Michael Albert.

Social Media Coup? The Vile Virality of Venezuela’s Opposition

By Heather Gies and Cyril Mychalejko- TeleSUR English, Feb 17th 2015

Venezuela's opposition took to social media to manipulate the international media into portraying right-wing protesters as

On the anniversary of the outbreak of violent right-wing protests, teleSUR examines the role of social media in fomenting violence and misinformation.

Venezuelan Guarimbas: 11 Things the Media Didn't Tell You

By Tamara Pearson and Ryan Mallett-Outtrim , Feb 16th 2015

Destroying a metro stop during last year's guarimbas. (Credit: Alba Ciudad/Telesur English).

teleSur journalists Tamara Pearson and Ryan Mallett-Outtrim debunk the myriad of lies and fabrications disseminated by the mainstream corporate media about the violent opposition protests in 2014, known as the "guarimbas."

Hector Navarro: I’m Encouraging a Rebellion at the Bases of the PSUV

By Héctor Bujanda/Hector Navarro- contrapunto, Feb 13th 2015

Former minister Hector Navarro. (Joaquín Ferrer-Contrapunto)

Ex-minister Hector Navarro calls for the bases of the PSUV to retake control of the party whose internal democracy he claims has been threatened by bureaucratization and corruption. Nevarro, who was himself formally disciplined by the leadership of the PSUV for defending ex-planning minister Jorge Giordani, nonetheless holds open the possibility of further deepening the Revolutioon by broadening popular protagonism.