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📊 INFOGRAPHICS | A combination of US aggression and Venezuelan opposition incompetence/collusion condemned the Caribbean nation to lose its most valued foreign asset: CITGO. A Delaware court auction of the company’s shares to repay a list of creditors is underway, with a final resolution expected in mid-2025.

This interactive infographic retraces how Venezuela’s US-based refiner got to this point, the key events and the debts involved.

Click here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/infographics/15726/

#CITGO #Sanctions #Refinery #Venezuela
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🎥 VIDEO | Through the "National Popular Consultation", communities nationwide are directly managing resources and shaping local development.

🇻🇪🗳️ In the latest consultation, over 5,000 communal circuits and communes took part, selecting priority projects in water, healthcare, and infrastructure. Watch the video to learn more!

#Communes
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🆕 NEWS | Venezuela Welcomes Migrants with ’Dignity’ Amid Calls to Maintain Direct Dialogue with Trump

Two Conviasa planes carrying 190 deported Venezuelan nationals arrived in Caracas on Monday under a deportation agreement between Venezuela and the US.

Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello highlighted that the flights marked the reactivation of the Return to the Homeland program, which has facilitated the return of tens of thousands of Venezuelans since 2018. The flights follow talks between President Nicolás Maduro and White House Special Envoy Richard Grenell.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/lsV5U

#Migration #USVenezuelaRelations
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🆕 NEWS | Venezuelan Oil Output Recedes as India ‘Expects’ More Imports

Venezuela’s oil production saw a slight decline in February, with OPEC estimating 892,000 bpd—down 18,000 bpd from January—while PDVSA reported an increase to 1.03 million bpd.

Despite US sanctions hampering trade, Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that “all the signals” suggest an easing of constraints on Venezuelan crude exports. Reliance Industries remains the only Indian firm authorized for imports under current restrictions.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/ITuDb

#PDVSA #Sanctions
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🗣 OPINION | NYT Advises Trump to Kill More Venezuelans

A New York Times column explicitly called for the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stating that it should be achieved 'through coercive diplomacy if possible or force if necessary.' The piece also justified intervention by citing alleged links between Venezuela and drug trafficking—claims contradicted by DEA and WOLA reports, which show that most U.S.-bound cocaine transits through other routes.

🔗 Read the full analysis in the latest opinion piece by Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz here: https://shorturl.at/Hdgdo

#CorporateMedia #NewYorkTimes
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📝 INTERVIEW | What the New Trump Era Means for Venezuela and Latin America: A Conversation with Breno Altman

🇧🇷🌎 An anti-imperialist Brazilian journalist discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the region. Breno Altman analyzes Trump’s second term and its impact on Latin America, predicting heightened U.S. pressure that could push Brazil and Colombia toward a more assertive anti-imperialist stance. He also criticizes Brazil’s veto of Venezuela’s BRICS entry, calling it a strategic misstep that might be reversed under left-wing pressure.

🔗 Read the latest VA interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/what-the-new-trump-era-means-for-venezuela-and-latin-america-a-conversation-with-breno-altman/

#DonaldTrump #Imperialism #LatinAmericanIntegration
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🖼 MULTIMEDIA | Venezuela’s ‘El Sistema’ Musical Education Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Venezuelan System of Child and Youth Orchestras and Choirs, known as El Sistema, celebrated its 50th anniversary with exhibits and presentations nationwide. The program currently reaches 1.26 million students in 443 local hubs and is working towards enrolling 2 million in the coming years.

🔗 Don’t miss the full gallery here: https://shorturl.at/50mE3

#culture #ElSistema #music
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📊 INFOGRAPHICS | Freefall and Rebound: Taking Stock of the Venezuelan Economy

Is Venezuela’s economic recovery sustainable? After seven years of recession, the economy reversed course. But with Washington’s sanctions still in place, major challenges remain.

🔎 Check out VA’s updated infographic for recent trends and figures on Venezuela’s economy amidst deadly US sanctions: https://shorturl.at/1qTyO

#economy #infographic
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📑🖊 ANALYSIS | Venezuela in 2025: Unexpected Turns Mark the Start of the Political Year

VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández reflects on recent events in the Trump II era and examines their impact on Venezuela’s opposition.

Trump’s second term has taken an unexpected turn regarding Venezuela. His special envoy, Richard Grenell, met with Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and facilitated the return of six U.S. citizens imprisoned in Venezuela. Meanwhile, USAID funding for opposition parties, NGOs, and media has been suspended for three months, triggering internal disputes.

🔗 Read VA’s latest column here: https://shorturl.at/Ek5T1

#DonaldTrump #Opposition #USVenezuelaRelations
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🆕 NEWS | Maduro Presents Constitutional Reforms Package to Amplify Democracy and Chart ‘Sustainable’ Economic Course

President Nicolás Maduro has introduced an 80-article constitutional reform proposal, emphasizing participatory democracy and a long-term economic roadmap.

A National Commission has been formed to lead the process, and a public consultation will take place before a national referendum. A final proposal is expected in 90 days.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/IVq9h

#Constitution #NicolasMaduro #PopularPower
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📝 INTERVIEW | Descendents of Cacique Ähuänumä: The 4F Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune

In Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the February 4 Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune brings together Indigenous governance and communal socialism. With collective land tenure and assembly-based decision-making, its people continue a tradition of resistance.

The Life Plan is central to their way of life. Integrating ancestral wisdom and modern education, it dictates when to plant, hunt, and harvest—ensuring harmony with nature.

🔗 Read the latest interview from VA’s Communal Resistance Series here: https://shorturl.at/B37yt

#CommunalandWorkingClassResistance #Communes #IndigenousPeoples #USSanctions
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela Denounces Guyana ‘False Narrative’ Over Clash in Disputed Essequibo Territory

A reported firefight between Guyanese forces and an illegal mining group left several wounded on both sides. Caracas rejected what it referred to as "false narratives" from Georgetown in the context of the unsolved Essequibo territorial controversy.

The 200-year-old border dispute is presently being evaluated by the International Court of Justice, although Venezuela has rejected the body's jurisdiction over the case.

🔗 Read the report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-denounces-guyana-false-narrative-over-clash-in-disputed-essequibo-territory/

#Essequibo #Guyana #IllegalMining
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🎙PODCAST | Opposing Trump’s Fascist Crackdown on Venezuelan Migrants

The Trump administration has wasted no time in targeting, with a criminalizing discourse and human rights violations galore. In this context, Venezuelans have been specially singled out, with more than 100 sent to Guantánamo.

In this podcast episode, VA members José Luis Granados Ceja and Ricardo Vaz took stock of the latest developments, the emerging narratives, and the different moving parts in the US-Venezuela relations.

Click here to subscribe and listen: https://www.patreon.com/posts/venezuelanalysis-122934661

#TrumpAdministration #Migration #HumanRights #Podcast
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Deportation Flights Bring Back Women and Children, Guantánamo Detainees

A Conviasa flight carrying 242 Venezuelan deportees from Mexico landed in Caracas on Monday. Unlike previous flights, this group included women and children. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello stated that repatriation efforts continue under the "Return to the Homeland Plan."

The Maduro government also condemned the transfer of Venezuelan detainees to Guantánamo Bay, labeling it “unjust.” The February 20 repatriation flight cleared all Venezuelan nationals from the US military facility. Rights groups have challenged the White House’s move over human rights violations.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/Ur5gR

#Migration #TrendeAragua #USVenezuelaRelations
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📰 NEWS | US Hardens Sanctions Targeting Medical Program in Cuba and Venezuela

The expanded US visa-restriction policy will apply to Cuban officials involved with the medical brigade program but could ensnare other foreign government representatives. The move spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew swift condemnation from Havana.

Read the report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/us-hardens-sanctions-targeting-medical-program-in-cuba-and-venezuela/

#Venezuela #Cuba #InternationalSolidarity #MedicalMissions
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🎙PODCAST | The Venezuelanalysis Podcast Episode 34: Opposing Trump’s Fascist Crackdown on Venezuelan Migrants

The Trump administration has wasted no time in targeting Venezuelan migrants, with a criminalizing discourse and ongoing human rights violations. More than 100 have been sent to Guantánamo.

In VA’s latest podcast, José Luis Granados Ceja and Ricardo Vaz analyze these developments and their impact on US-Venezuela relations.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/C8CzENqGADs?si=c6BKxl6A8re50nR6

#TrumpAdministration #Migration #HumanRights
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🚨 BREAKING | US To Withdraw Chevron License, Venezuela Calls Move ‘Damaging and Inexplicable’

The Trump administration has revoked Chevron’s US Treasury license to operate in Venezuela, reversing the Biden-era agreement. The decision includes a six-month wind-down period, with operations set to conclude by late July.

Caracas strongly condemned the measure, stating it would harm both economies. Analysts view the move as a political concession to Florida hardliners.

🔗 Full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/us-to-withdraw-chevron-license-venezuela-calls-move-damaging-and-inexplicable/

#Chevron #Sanctions #USVenezuelaRelations
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📝 INTERVIEW | Organization and Production: The 4F Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune

In the February 4 Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune, 12 communal councils work together, balancing ancient practices with modern collective governance. The commune prioritizes self-reliance, with key production revolving around conuco-based agriculture and the processing of yuca into traditional foods like casabe and mañoco.

The commitment to unity and harmony is central to overcoming historical challenges. This community showcases how Indigenous ways of life continue to resist capitalist structures while building solidarity.

🔗 Read more in the latest VA interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/organization-and-production-the-4f-huo̧tto̧ja̧-commune-part-ii

#CommunalandWorkingClassResistance #Communes #IndigenousPeoples
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Flare Over Oil-Rich Waters

Venezuela denied Guyanese accusations of a naval incursion in the disputed Essequibo region, stating the waters remain “pending delimitation.” Washington sided with Georgetown and warned Caracas of “consequences” over further incidents.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-guyana-tensions-flare-over-oil-rich-waters/

#Essequibo #GuyanaVenezuelaRelations
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🚨 NEWS | Venezuela: US Shrinks Chevron Wind-Down Period to 30 Days Following ‘Crazy Cubans’ Pressure

The Trump administration ordered the oil giant to cease its activities in Venezuela by April 3. The ramped-up economic sanctions will immediately affect the country’s oil output and potentially trigger renewed inflation.

🔗 Read the full report here:
https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-us-shrinks-chevron-wind-down-period-to-30-days-following-crazy-cubans-pressure/

#Sanctions #Chevron #OilIndustry #Trump
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