US Oil Embargo Will Kill Many Venezuelans

Sep 3rd 2019

Washington Intensifies Its Collective Punishment of Venezuelans

Despite previous sanctions leading to over 40,000 deaths in Venezuela over two years, the U.S. is escalating its economic offensive.

Aug 1st 2019

Venezuela’s PDVSA Reconverts Oil Facilities While US Court Ruling Puts Citgo at Risk

Oil giant Chevron has also been granted a 90-day waiver by the Treasury Department to continue its Venezuela operations.

Mar 6th 2019

Trump Renews Venezuela Emergency Decree as Maduro Dismisses Guaido Threat

Guaido has also called for a public sector strike to pressure Maduro, but details on the timing and who will take part remain unclear.

Feb 9th 2019

The Planned Plunder Behind Canada's Support of the Coup

Yves Engler looks at the resource-hungry MNC's pushing the Canadian government's aggressive attempts to oust Maduro.

Feb 7th 2019

Venezuelan Opposition Begins to Fissure as US Military Threats Mount

VA's Lucas Koerner speaks to Sky News Australia about growing divisions within the Venezuelan opposition as the White House ramps up its threats to...

Feb 5th 2019

Twelve Step Method to Conduct Regime Change

Vijay Prashad looks at the parallels between current day Venezuela and Chile and 1973 and outlines the different steps in regime change operations.

Feb 5th 2019

What’s the Deal with Sanctions in Venezuela, and Why’s It So Hard for Media to Understand?

CEPR's Alexander Campbell looks at US sanctions against Venezuela and how the media ignore their effects.

Feb 4th 2019

US Tightens the Noose on Venezuela: Will the Coup Succeed?

Jorge Martin looks at the prospects that Guaido's coup d’état has at achieving its goals.

Jan 31st 2019

Trump’s Efforts to Oust Maduro Are Illegal and Will Kill More Venezuelans

Mark Weisbrot turns the table on "common sense" to analyze Venezuela in the international landscape.

Jan 31st 2019

US Sanctions on Venezuela Harm Human Rights of Innocent People, UN Expert Warns

UN Special Rapporteur for sanctions Idriss Jazairy says that the United States' attempt to topple the Venezuelan government with an oil embargo is illegal...

Jan 31st 2019

New Oil Sanctions on Venezuela: 'Would Destroy What’s Left of its Economy'

Mark Weisbrot discussed the consequences on the effective oil embargo imposed against Venezuela.

Jan 29th 2019

About Venezuela: US Intervention Has Nothing to Do with Democracy

VA's Lucas Koerner examines the current situation in Venezuela, from the street mood to the international sphere.

Jan 28th 2019

US Hits PDVSA with More Sanctions as UNSC Fails to Pass Resolution on Venezuela

US Treasury imposed a de facto oil embargo against Venezuela as the diplomatic standoff over Guaido’s self-proclamation continues.