By Ryan Mallett-Outtrim – Venezuelanalysis.com , May 27th 2017
VA's Ryan Mallett-Outtrim weighs the potential pros and cons of Venezuela's latest currency exchange reform, arguing that only a free floating exchange rate will save the country's crisis-ridden economy.
By Juan Manaure and Carlos E. Jaurena - Marxist.com , Feb 27th 2017
The Bolivarian Revolution is at one of its lowest points since President Chávez’s electoral victory in 1998. In this article, Juan Manaure and Carlos E. Jaurena put forward a deeply critical review of the national government's actions in the economic and political spheres.
Steve Ellner argues for the separation of the political and economic aspects of Venezuela's crisis in order to understand the country's current deadlock and possible paths forward.
By Yesenia Chapeta and Javier Biardeau – Supuesto Negado , Jan 4th 2017
The opposition surge has failed, and it is essential that a Bolivarian surge re-emerges to retake the political initiative, argues Venezuelan sociologist Javier Biardeau.
By Steve Ellner and Lucas Koerner – Venezuelanalysis.com , Oct 17th 2016
Universidad de Oriente Professor Steve Ellner discusses a range of key issues in Venezuela, including the efficacy of state social programs such as the CLAPs, the Maduro government’s controversial Mining Arc, and the role of international solidarity.
By Steve Ellner and Lucas Koerner – Venezuelanalysis.com , Oct 10th 2016
Distinguished Venezuelan history and politics professor Steve Ellner examines the current state of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution at the crossroads of a deep economic crisis and an opposition-led presidential recall effort.
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.
