📰 NEWS | Venezuela: President Maduro Calls for Global Peace Summit and Israeli Denuclearization

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro proposed a 'Summit for Peace and Against War' to advance a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in West Asia and dismantle Israel’s secret nuclear arsenal.

Caracas also condemned the Israeli blockade on Gaza, backed Palestine’s right to statehood, and supported South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ. The Maduro government reaffirmed solidarity with Iran following the recent 12-day conflict.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-president-maduro-calls-for-global-peace-summit-and-israeli-denuclearization/

#NicolasMaduro #NuclearPower #Palestine

🎥 VIDEO | Chávez the Radical XXIX: ‘You Are Not Small Businesspeople’

One of the goals of capitalist ideology is to hide or downplay class struggle. Instead, it seeks to foster individualism over collective processes.

Former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez looked to dispel these myths in a 2012 speech, reminding those who take part in the informal economy that they are not small businesspeople but belong to the working class.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://shorturl.at/D1IgI

#HugoChavez #ChaveztheRadical

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Deploys Nationwide Task Force After Heavy Rains Cut Off Thousands and Damage Road Infrastructure

Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides in the states of Mérida, Trujillo, Barinas, Portuguesa, and Táchira. The intense weather has cut off thousands of families and severely damaged road infrastructure.

In response, President Nicolás Maduro activated a nationwide task force involving the armed forces, local governments, and communal organizations. Authorities reported 25 collapsed bridges—16 completely destroyed—and 370 affected homes, with a third totally lost.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/oP4bE

#DisasterAid #Flooding

📸 IN IMAGES | Religion Meets Afro-Venezuelan Culture: San Juan Celebrations in Naiguatá

For centuries, African-descendant communities in Venezuela have blended ancestral traditions into religious festivities.

One prime example is San Juan, a cherished celebration in Venezuela's central and coastal areas.

Follow the link to check out our gallery from Naiguatá: https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/religion-meets-afro-venezuelan-culture-san-juan-celebrations-in-naiguata/

#Venezuela #SanJuan #AfroVenezuelans #Culture

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Rebukes Guyana Over Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Allegations

Venezuela has rejected claims by Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali that Venezuelan gold is being trafficked across the border. The Maduro government denounced the accusations as 'baseless' and politically driven, particularly as they were made at a US Embassy event in Georgetown.

Although Guyanese media reported recent gold seizures, no evidence has surfaced linking the shipments to Venezuela. Caracas maintains that Ali’s remarks aim to justify growing US military and political involvement in the region.

🔗 Full story via: https://shorturl.at/ozO0i

#Essequibo #GoldMining

📝 INTERVIEW | Juan Lenzo: ‘We Need to Integrate the Communal Economy to Face the Capitalist Maelstrom’

Juan Lenzo, a Venezuelan activist, takes stock of the Communard Union’s current strengths and challenges, with a particular focus on consolidating the communal economy.

Today, 117 communes are part of the Union. To strengthen economic planning, the organization is mapping grassroots productive activity and identifying opportunities to rebuild the communal economy after years of crisis.

One of its flagship efforts is the “Patria Grande del Sur” project in Bolívar state: a 187,000-hectare initiative developed with Brazil’s MST and local campesino communities. The goal is to build a communal agroecological system in phases, from infrastructure to production and education. “We’re not trying to strengthen the old state, we’re building a communal one,” he said.

🔗 Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/wejdV

#CommunardUnion #Communes

📰 NEWS | Maduro Gov’t Calls for the Return of 18 Venezuelan Children ‘Abducted’ in the US

Caracas has demanded the immediate return of 18 Venezuelan children held in US foster care after their parents were detained and deported. The Maduro gov’t condemned the family separations and pledged diplomatic efforts to secure their repatriation.

The National Assembly also declared UN rights chief Volker Türk 'persona non grata', accusing him of bias and failing to address migrant abuses. The decision follows a contested UN report that accused the Venezuelan state of rights violations.

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

#Migration #Reparations #UnitedStates #Venezuelanmigrants

🔈PODCAST | Venezuela, Iran and the Right Side of History

The recent Israeli war on Iran led to a strong reaction from Venezuela, with the Maduro government standing firm with one of its key international allies and popular movements taking to the streets to express support for Tehran.

In this podcast episode, host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by fellow VA member Andreína Chávez Alava to take stock of the Venezuela-Iran anti-imperialist alliance, the Maduro government's peace summit proposal, geopolitical developments and lots more.

Follow the link to subscribe and listen: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133185551

#Venezuela #Iran #GlobalSouth #AntiImperialism

📑🖊 OPINION | What July 5th Taught Me That July 4th Never Did

Michelle Ellner, a Venezuelan-American activist and CODEPINK campaigner, reflects on what July 5th in Venezuela taught her that July 4th in the U.S. never did.

While the U.S. commemorates its independence with celebrations, Venezuela’s July 5 marks an ongoing struggle for sovereignty — one met with sanctions, asset freezes, and foreign interference.

Ellner recalls the 2002 U.S.-backed coup against Chávez and a broader campaign of economic warfare that continues under Nicolás Maduro. “True independence,” she writes, “is the right to choose your own path without being punished for it.”

Read the full opinion piece here: https://shorturl.at/wTnKc

#Sanctions #USVenezuelaRelations

🗓️ MILESTONE | On this day in 2011, President Hugo Chávez marked the bicentennial of Venezuela’s independence with a message of reclaimed sovereignty: “We are no longer a colony—and never will be again.” Fourteen years on, the words still echo.

#VenezuelanIndependence #Sovereignty

🎙🔊 Episode 38 of the VA Podcast is live!

In response to Israel’s military offensive against Iran, Venezuela reaffirmed its alliance with Tehran through official government statements and widespread popular demonstrations. The Maduro government also proposed an international peace summit aimed at reducing regional tensions and promoting dialogue.

The latest VA podcast episode features host José Luis Granados Ceja and fellow VA writer Andreína Chávez Alava analyzing the Venezuela-Iran alliance, the geopolitical context, and the solidarity among peoples historically dominated by imperialism.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/mEo49fSJXko

#Iran #AntiImperialism #Podcast #VAPodcast

📰 NEWS | Gold Reserve $7.4B Bid Picked as Preliminary Winner of Auction for Venezuela’s CITGO

Canadian mining firm Gold Reserve has been selected as the preliminary winner in the Delaware court-ordered sale of CITGO’s parent company, PDV Holding. Its $7.38 billion offer, supported by major banks and creditors, was deemed the highest bid meeting court requirements.

The proposal could settle 11 of 15 accepted claims, including those by Crystallex, ConocoPhillips, and others. Judge Leonard Stark will review the bid ahead of a final hearing set for August 18.

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

#Citgo

🎥 VIDEO | Maduro-led Forces Sweep Elections While US Silent: Discussion With Eyewitnesses

Venezuela held elections on May 25 that saw the pro-government Great Patriotic Pole secure overwhelming majorities both in the National Assembly and regional governorships.

In response, the International Manifesto Group convened a panel of international analysts to assess the electoral process, Venezuela’s internal political dynamics, and the broader geopolitical implications.


👉 Watch the full video here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/video/maduro-led-forces-sweep-elections-while-us-silent-discussion-with-eyewitnesses/

#LegislativeRegionalElections2025 #NicolasMaduro

📸 IN IMAGES | Venezuela Challenges Eurocentric Narratives in International Book Fair

President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated the 21st edition of the Venezuelan International Book Fair (FILVEN), announcing a new initiative to distribute printed books in schools nationwide.

The event, held in Caracas, features Egypt as the guest of honor, commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations. With 18 publishers from 10 countries, FILVEN runs through July 13 before continuing across other Venezuelan states.

Follow the link to check out our gallery: https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/venezuela-challenges-eurocentric-narratives-in-international-book-fair/

#BookFair #Culture

🖊 COLUMN | Trump 2.0 on Venezuela: The Maximum Pressure Has Been Against Migrants

As US sanctions persist and migrants are criminalized, Clodovaldo Hernández examines Trump's seemingly aimless strategy towards Caracas.

In five months, 252 Venezuelans were deported and jailed in El Salvador under Trump’s renewed pressure campaign. Even migrants with TPS, visas, or parole have been targeted.

Trump has not recognized María Corina Machado or Edmundo González Urrutia, but has reinstated sanctions and restricted Chevron’s operations.

🔗 Read the full VA column by Clodovaldo Hernández here: https://shorturl.at/dGvxt

#DonaldTrump #VenezuelanMigrants #UnusualandExtraordinary

📰 NEWS | El Salvador Confirms US Legal Control Over Detained Venezuelans as Caracas Demands Return of Migrant Children

Newly released documents show that El Salvador places full legal responsibility for detained Venezuelan migrants on US authorities.

The revelations contradict repeated claims by both US and Salvadoran officials.

🔗 Follow the link for the full story: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/el-salvador-confirms-us-legal-control-over-detained-venezuelans-as-caracas-demands-return-of-migrant-children/

#Migrants #Venezuela #HumanRights #ElSalvador

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Socialists Launch Municipal Campaign as Opposition Forces Rally Behind Caracas Candidate

The campaign for Venezuela’s July 27 municipal vote is officially underway. Voters will elect 335 mayors and 2,471 municipal councilors. Indigenous communities will select 69 representatives in accordance with their traditions.

The Great Patriotic Pole (GPP), led by the ruling PSUV and 12 allied forces, began with rallies across the country. The bloc pledged to campaign door-to-door in all 335 municipalities. Opposition parties are facing internal divisions and abstention calls, with analysts predicting they could lose many of the municipalities they gained in 2021.

The vote will coincide with the National Popular Consultation, in which youth-led project proposals will be selected for state funding of $10,000 each. Organized communities will be responsible for executing the initiatives.

Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/YycP7

#MunicipalElections2025

📑🖊 OPINION | Socialist Communes and Anti-Imperialism: The Marxist Approach

Chris Gilbert analyzes when a commune or communal project can be considered anti-imperialist, drawing on Marx’s theoretical foundations.

One expression of this framework came in 2024. According to Gilbert, it was exemplified when Palestinian revolutionary Leila Khaled visited the El Panal Commune in Caracas. She praised it as a concrete example of sovereignty under U.S. sanctions, drawing parallels with the Palestinian struggle for national liberation. That same year, Venezuela also deepened its communal strategy by launching quarterly consultations and expanding public funding to strengthen commune powers.

Read the full opinion piece here: https://shorturl.at/eThgJ

#antiimperialism #Communes #HugoChavez

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Demands ‘Decolonization’ of International Justice in Hague Group Anti-Genocide Conference

The two-day conference in Bogotá produced a resolution that called for an arms embargo and additional pressure against Israel. Twelve countries signed the declaration, with others able to join until September. In a letter, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro emphasized the country's stance in holding those responsible for genocide accountable.

High-profile conference participants included UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. She called the Hague Group conference the “most significant political development of the last 20 months” and urged all states to break ties with Israel.

Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-demands-decolonization-of-international-justice-in-hague-group-anti-genocide-conference/

#TheHagueGroup #FreePalestine #EndGazaGenocide

🎥 VIDEO | Chávez the Radical XXXI: ‘It’s Impossible for Capitalism to Have a Human Face’

The episode features a 2006 speech in which Hugo Chávez argues that capitalism cannot be humanized and must be overcome.

It also traces his political evolution, from initially advocating a 'Third Way' between capitalism and socialism to affirming socialism as the necessary path for the Bolivarian Revolution.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/video/chavez-the-radical-xxxi-its-impossible-for-capitalism-to-have-a-human-face/

#ChavezTheRadical #HugoChavez #TatuyTV

📝 INTERVIEW | Iran, Venezuela and a Multipolar World: A Conversation with Mohammad Marandi

In the latest VA interview, political analyst Mohammad Marandi explores the strategic alliance between Iran and Venezuela amid intensifying US aggression.

Both countries, heavily sanctioned and under threat, are what Marandi calls 'strategic actors in the resistance against the [US] empire.' Their shared commitment to sovereignty and anti-imperialism positions them as key players in the emerging multipolar world.

'Sanctions are weapons aimed at ordinary people,' he states. 'The goal is to break the spirit of resistance.'

🔗 Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/Q4Diu

#Iran #IranVenezuelaRelations