On Thursday thousands of pro-government supporters staged a counter-rally to defend President Nicolas Maduro after the right-wing opposition called for a "taking of Caracas" to demand the ousting of Maduro government. However, you would never know that if you rely on Western mainstream media outlets.
The country’s political opposition has called for widespread national and international protests against the Maduro government for September 1st. International media signals that a coup is underway. But, what do Venezuelans have to say?
Journalists generally aren’t supposed to print their own imaginary stories as established fact, but that’s exactly what seems to happen on a regular basis when covering Venezuela.
"Much of it is due to government blundering. But opposition protests, often violent, and destabilization from Washington have wreaked havoc as well," says Professor of Latin American Studies Gabriel Hetland.
By Erika Sato - Council of Hemispheric Affairs , Aug 16th 2016
COHA's Erika Sato looks at the timeline to Venezuela's recall referendum, responding to accusations that the National Electoral Council lacks impartiality.
By Miguel Rodriguez Torres & Michael Albert – ZNET, Aug 10th 2016
The former interior minister and close Chávez confidant analyzes the trajectory of the Bolivarian Revolution, critiquing its errors and proposing solutions to the present crisis.
By Carlos Carcione – SUPUESTO NEGADO, Aug 8th 2016
Defaulting on Venezuela’s massive foreign debt and devoting the resources to social spending is the only solution to the South American country’s economic crisis, argues Marea Socialista researcher Carlos Carcione.
By Victor Alvarez – Supuesto Negado , Aug 4th 2016
Venezuelan economist Victor Alvarez explores the roots of the country’s critical financial situation and the consequences of placing a moratorium on its external debt.
