UN Rapporteur: US Sanctions Cause Death in Venezuela

Dec 11th 2018

Ear To The Ground Podcast #9: International Sanctions Ft. Steve Ellner

The VA team sat down with Professor Steve Ellner to discuss the impact of the draconian US-led financial blockade against Venezuela and the urgency of...

Jun 11th 2018

The Blockade: What Happens If It Continues?

Venezuelan economist Luis Salas looks at the nature and makeup of the US-inspired blockade against Venezuela.

May 22nd 2018

Venezuela Slams New US Sanctions as Washington Hints at Oil Embargo

The latest measures fly in the face of international concern about the living conditions of Venezuelans.

Apr 10th 2018

US Advising Latin American Allies on Drafting Sanctions Laws Against Venezuela

"They’re urging Latin American leaders to join the U.S., Canada and European allies to starve the oil-dependent Caracas government," McClatchy...

Mar 29th 2018

Alfred De Zayas: Venezuela Must Take the US to the International Court of Justice

The sanctions against Venezuela have exacerbated the economic crisis caused by the collapse of oil prices leading to serious shortages of medicines and food.

Mar 29th 2018

Switzerland Imposes Sanctions on Venezuela

With its latest move, the European nation joins the U.S.-led economic war against the Venezuelan government.

Mar 26th 2018

UN Human Rights Council Condemns Sanctions Against Venezuela

The United Nations Human Rights Council resolution argues "such measures prevent the full realization of economic and social development of nations."

Mar 23rd 2018

Exonerating the Empire in Venezuela

The intent of the sanctions is clear: to inflict maximum pain on Venezuela so as to encourage the people of the country to overthrow the democratically elected...

Mar 15th 2018

Colin Burgon: Time to Stand Up to Trump on Venezuela & Latin America

The former Labour MP looks at US sanctions and meddling in Venezuela and Latin America and says enough is enough!

Jan 5th 2018

Harvard Economist Suggests Fixing Venezuela’s ‘Humanitarian Crisis’ by Just Bombing Everyone

Apparently the best way to fix an economic downturn is by replacing it with a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe. 

Jan 3rd 2018

Lamenting Venezuela’s “Humanitarian Crisis” While Blocking Its Resolution

Roger Harris of the Peace and Freedom Party argues that the NYT and other corporate media outlets are crying crocodile tears over the plight of the...

Dec 6th 2017

UN Expert: No Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela

Independent UN human rights expert Alfred de Zayas made the comments after visiting Venezuela in November to assess the country’s social and economic...

Oct 27th 2016

CEPAL: There Is “Definitely No Humanitarian” Crisis in Venezuela

The organisation’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, confirmed there was “definitely no” humanitarian crisis in the country.