Live Electoral Auditing

tamara — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:59 +0000

CNE

The National Electoral Council (CNE) is broadcasting its citizen audit of the election results live on its website. Here are some excerpts from the process.

Venezuelan May Day 2013:

tamara — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:09:31 +0000

Various

Pro-government supporters and the opposition held larged May Day marches, with an interesting variety of placards, banners, dancing, and face painting.

International Solidarity With Venezuela

ryan — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:05:57 +0000

various

From Sydney to Rome, Ottawa to Lima, solidarity actions have taken place in support of Venezuela's democracy, and the election of Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelans vote peacefully in presidential elections

tamara — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:29:55 +0000

Venezuelanalysis

Voters were queuing from 5.30 am in polling booths around Venezuela, and until now voting has been peaceful and without trouble , though there have been some minor accusations of pro-government campaigning in Caracas.

Venezuela Rallies For Maduro

ryan — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:21:18 +0000

Venezuelanalysis, Various

On 2 April election campaigning formally began, and on 3 April Nicolas Maduro visited Merida state. Crowds filled the central city bridge, equalling crowd sizes when Hugo Chavez spoke in Merida in September in the lead-up to last year’s elections.

Chavismo on the Streets

ryan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:19:58 +0000

Ryan Mallett-Outtrim

Weeks after his passing, Chavez remains present on every street corner. Not just his face, but his message is encapsulated by street art peppering Merida's public places. Murals celebrate freedom and unity, while speaking out against imperialism and exploitation. Merida's street art are daily reminders of the ongoing revolution.

Chavez: A Life in Pictures

ryan — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:44:52 +0000

Photos: Various, Text: Venezuelanalysis.com

From his humble beginnings in rural Barinas, Hugo Chavez rose from dissatisfied military officer to revolutionary icon.

Merida Fights On

ryan — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:54:40 +0000

Venezuelanalysis

Since Chavez died on March 5, rallies have become a permanent fixture in Merida's Bolivar Square. Supporters gather daily to commemorate to celebrate the life of a president who reshaped Venezuela. Government buildings are papered with letters to Chavez, and demonstrations are periodically taking place elsewhere in town.

Chavez's Funeral

ryan — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:47:32 +0000

various

A three hour ceremony marked the passing of one of South America's most transformative leaders. As world leaders lined up to bid farewell what was on display was the extent to which Chavez changed not only Venezuela, but the world.

Outside supporters gathered for Chavez one last time; many lining up for hours to briefly view the casket.

Venezuela Mourns

ryan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:03:21 +0000

various

A week of mourning has been declared in Venezuela, following the death of President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday. An outpouring of grief has taken place across the country, with thousands attending vigils and other events, marking the loss of a much beloved leader. This morning, thousands of supporters gathered in Caracas to witness the procession of the casket, while many more have rallied elsewhere.

24 years ago today, the most powerful photos of the Caracazo:

tamara — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:17:08 +0000

Francisco Solórzano

On 27 February 1989 protests begain in Caracas against the neoliberalism of then president Carlos Andres Perez. There were also some violent protests in other cities of the country. By the next day the government declared a curfew, then militarised the streets andpolice were responding with unprecedented violence.

Venezuelans Celebrate the Return of Chavez

chris — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:50:45 +0000

Various

Venezuelans around the country came out into the streets to celebrate on Monday morning upon receiving the news of Chavez's return. The arrival of the President from Cuba was unexpected, and was only announced via Chavez's Twitter account once he was already in the country. As supporters learned of the news, spontaneous rallies ocurred around the country.

Carnaval and anti-bullfighting marches:

tamara — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:29:09 +0000

Various

It's carnaval time, which is seeing Venezuela enter the colourful contradiction of tradition, celebration, costume parades, nationalism and internationalism, bullfights, and counter bullfight culture and marches, rest, drunkeness, and many small children dressed as Bolivar.

A Gaze into History: Original Images of Venezuela’s 4 February 1992 Coup Attempt

ewan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:24:14 +0000

Various

Here, Venezuelanalysis.com publishes a set of original photos of 4 February 1992.

Huge March To Defend Venezuela's Revolution on "Day of Democracy"

chris — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:49:52 +0000

Prensa Presidencial

A massive rally was held in Caracas in defense of the Bolivarian Revolution on Wednesday, January 23rd, a date known as the "Day of Democracy" in Venezuela in commemoration of the day in 1958 when the dictatorship of Marcos Perez Jimenez was overthrown by a civic-military movement.

Giant rally in support of Hugo Chavez on 10 January

tamara — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:55:09 +0000

AVN, Prensa Presidencial

As the opposition call the Supreme Court decision to allow Hugo Chavez to postpone his swearing-in because he is recovering from an operation for cancer, a "coup", Venezuelans, movements, and the militia went out into the streets of Caracas today to support Chavez, and the Bolivarian revolution.

"I am Chavez": International Solidarity with Hugo Chavez in his Battle with Cancer

ewan — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Various

An international online photo campaign called “I am Chavez” (Yo Soy Chavez) has been underway to show support for Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez as he enters a new stage in his battle with cancer. Chavez is currently in Havana, Cuba, recovering from surgery.

Thousands gather to support Chavez in his bout with cancer

chris — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:50:36 +0000

Chris Carlson

Thousands of people gathered in central squares across Venezuela and in other Latin American countries on Sunday in support of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as he undergoes another surgery for cancer. The President announced on Saturday that his cancer had reappeared, and that his Cuban medical team had advised another operation as soon as possible to remove the cancerous cells. Chavez's supporters mourned the news, and prayed for his recovery.

The Dancing Devils of Yare

tamara — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:06:09 +0000

Various, Venezuelanalysis.com

is a religious festival celebrated on the day of the Feast of Corpus Christi, in San Francisco de Yare, Miranda state. However it also incorporates elements from Venezuela’s African-descendent past, and the maracas used by the devils have an indigenous origin. The Venezuelan government has nominated the tradition for World Heritage listing, and the verdict will be given tomorrow, 5 December.

Mass Debate over Venezuela’s Socialist Plan of the Nation 2013 – 2019

ewan — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:23:01 +0000

Various

From Saturday 10 November until mid-December, Venezuelans are being encouraged to participate in citizen assemblies and other mechanisms to contribute to the elaboration of President Hugo Chavez’s draft II Socialist Plan of the Nation, upon which he was re-elected as Venezuelan president.

Ali Primera's 71st Birthday

chris — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:06:31 +0000

Chris Carlson - Venezuelanalysis.com

Famous Venezuelan folk singer Ali Primera would have turned 71 last Wednesday, October 31st had he not died in a tragic car accident in 1985. Activities around the country celebrated the anniversary of his birth. These photos were taken of the neighborhood where he grew up and a museum built there in his honor.

Community Urban Agriculture in Venezuela: The Story of our Merida Garden in Photos

tamara — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Tamara Pearson – Venezuelanalysis.com

With the help of the government, our community council La Columna, in the Andean city of Merida, began a project of urban agriculture so that we can grow food free of agro-chemicals in a way that doesn't damage the land, recycle organic waste in our composter, contribute to national food sovereignty, and start to break down alienation in our community.

Community Urban Agriculture inVenezuela: The Story of our Merida Garden in Photos

tamara — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:56:45 +0000

Tamara Pearson – Venezuelanalysis.com

Supporters of the Bolivarian Revolution Celebrate Chavez’s Reelection

ewan — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:50:49 +0000

Venezuelanalysis.com / Agencia Venezuela de Noticias

With the announcement last night of Hugo Chavez’s reelection as president by 55% of the Venezuelan electorate, spontaneous crowds of Chavez supporters across the country gathered to celebrate the victory. Here are a selection of images of the celebrations, including some by Venezuelanalysis.com journalists who were on the ground in the Andean city of Merida and at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, where Chavez appeared to give his victory speech.

The Venezuelan People Vote Peacefully

tamara — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:02:07 +0000

Venezuelanalysis.com

"A democratic festival", as election days in Venezuela are known, voters have turned out en masse, with long queues outside voting centres before 6am across the country.

Venezuelans Explain Why They Support the Bolivarian Revolution

ewan — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:38:08 +0000

Venezuelan citizens, Venezuelanalysis.com

With the reelection of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez looking likely after almost fourteen years in power, Venezuelanalysis.com set out to discover why the majority of the Venezuelan people support the Bolivarian Revolution and its leader, Hugo Chavez. Here are a selection of the responses we received, views which are very rarely reported in the world's mainstream media. Translations provided.

Closing Campaign Rally in Caracas

Rachael — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:51:27 +0000

Various

A selection of photos from Chavez's closing campaign rally in Caracas!

Campaigning in the lead up to the presidential elections

tamara — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:34:39 +0000

Venezuelanalysis.com

Election campaigning under a system of participatory democracy has a considerably different feel to it... Venezuelanalysis.com brings you these photos as the three months of all day, every day campaigning comes to an end tomorrow.

Massive Rally in Merida State in Support of Hugo Chavez

tamara — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:19:45 +0000

Venezuelanalysis, Venezuelan public media

In one of the largest concentrations in Merida state’s history, tens of thousands of locals rallied in support of presidential candidate Hugo Chavez on Friday.

A Glimpse at Venezuela's Urban Food Revolution in Caracas

Rachael — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:17:52 +0000

Rachael Boothroyd

In the hilltops of barrio Antímano in the urban metropolis of Caracas, surrounded by defunct factories, there is a quiet food revolution going on.

The Fernando Carlos Clavijo "agricultural production unit," is just one of the more than 19,000 farming cooperatives being developed by the government in conjunction with organized communities in a bid to change the way food is produced in Venezuela and to move towards a model of sustainable and community-based food production.