Honduras Coup and Critical Evaluations of the Bolivarian Process
Dear readers,
Venezuelanalysis.com has been closely covering the military coup in Honduras, especially Venezuela and ALBA's actions in response, and the coup's similarity the coups in Venezuela in 2002 and Haiti in 2004.
As for the regular news and analysis, this week
we offer two very interesting critical evaluations of the Bolivarian process by
prominent Venezuelan activists and intellectuals. In the news, land reform
activists and the governor of Portuguesa formed a joint council, the ALBA bloc
grew by three new members, the U.S. and Venezuela renewed relations, and a gay
pride march took place in Caracas.
Honduras Coup News and Analysis:
Venezuela, ALBA, and OAS Back Honduran President Against Potential Coup
North American Imperialism and the Extreme Right are Behind Coup in Honduras: Chavez
Venezuelan, Cuban, and Nicaraguan Ambassadors to Honduras Kidnapped
Venezuelan Foreign Minister: Latin America has to Guarantee the Defeat of the Coup in Honduras
Venezuela: Chavez Calls for Continent-Wide Protests against Honduran Coup
Obama's First Coup d'Etat: Honduran President has been Kidnapped: Updates 1-17
An Old Honduran Coup on a Different Stage
ALBA Declaration on Honduras Coup D'etat
Showdown in Honduras: The Rise and Uncertain Future of the Coup
The Week's Analysis and Opinion
Venezuela: A "Critical Evaluation" of the Bolivarian Process
This presentation by Vladimir Acosta, broadcast on the state-owned television channel VTV, was part of a forum "Intellectuals, Democracy & Socialism" organized by the Centro Internacional Miranda over June 2-3, which has sparked a debate about the role of criticism within the Bolivarian process.
Venezuela: A "Critical Evaluation" of the Bolivarian Process II
This is another one of the presentations broadcast on the state-owned television channel VTV. It was part of a forum "Intellectuals, Democracy & Socialism" organized by the Centro Internacional Miranda over June 2-3, which has sparked a debate about the role of criticism within the Bolivarian process.
Grassroots Lessons From Latin America
In an interview journalist and filmmaker Michael Fox talks about what lessons US activists might consider from social movements throughout Latin America, and the challenges of applying Latin American activist strategies in the US under an Obama administration.
Avila TV Venezuela: Revolutionizing Television
In Venezuela they are a key force in the country's ongoing media-war. Armed with video cameras, they are a team of some 380 young people working for Caracas television station, Avila TV.
A Look at the Venezuelan Healthcare System
In Venezuela, not only is health care a right; it is recognized as essential for true participatory democracy.
The Week's News:
Gay Pride March in Caracas, Venezuela
Individuals of every sexual orientation and gender identity arrived from the four corners of the country and marched this Sunday in Caracas to promote respect for sexual diversity.
Venezuelan Media Workers March, New National Paper Announced
On Saturday, to mark the Day of the Journalist, media workers both for and against the Venezuelan government marched in separate marches in Caracas. President Hugo Chavez also announced the creation of a new national paper.
Governor and Land Reform Activists Create Farmer Rights Council in Portuguesa, Venezuela
The governor of Venezuela's Portuguesa state, Wilmer Castro, along with the leaders of four national farmer rights fronts created a State Farmers' Council on Thursday to defend small and landless farmers against attacks by large estate owners who oppose the government's land reform measures.
Venezuelan and the United States Re-Establish Relations and Ambassadors
Today, the Venezuelan ambassador to the United States, Bernando Alvarez, will re-take his position in Washington, and the US ambassador to Venezuela, Patrick Duddy, will return to Venezuela this weekend, the respective foreign ministries said.
PDVSA to Issue $3 Billion in Bonds
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Venezuela's state owned oil company, will issue $3 billion in bonds (called Petrobono 2011), the energy minister, Rafael Ramirez, announced on Thursday.
ALBA Bloc Grows by Three New Member Countries at Summit
During a summit in Venezuela on Wednesday, the Caribbean and South American integration organization, ALBA, solidified its regional presence by adding Ecuador, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda as its newest member countries.
In Telephone Call, Venezuela and U.S. Discuss Renewing Diplomatic Relations
Venezuelan Foreign Relations Minister Nicolas Maduro and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon agreed to "normalize" diplomatic relations in a telephone call on Tuesday, according to the Venezuelan daily newspaper Ultimas Noticias.
Venezuela and Russia Create Bi-National Bank
Venezuela and Russia created a bi-national bank on Tuesday, further concretizing an alliance between the two countries that has taken form through accords in energy, military, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, and finance.
Venezuelan Petrochemical and Diaper Production Take Leap Forward
On his Sunday talk show Aló Presidente, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the expansion of national petrochemical production, and inaugurated a state-owned factory to produce diapers, sanitary napkins, and other personal hygiene products, as a step forward in the diversification of the country's historically oil-dependent economy.
Venezuela Captures Top International Drug Trafficker
On Saturday night in Caracas, Venezuela's national crime investigation agency, CICPC, arrested Italian citizen Miceli Salvatore, considered to be one of the five most wanted drug traffickers.
Sardine Workers in Venezuela Elect Worker Administration
On Thursday June 18th the workers of the sardine processing factory La Gaviota in Sucre state held an assembly and elected a group of workers to make the preparations for the workers to take over the administration of the company.
- James for Venezuelanalysis.com
