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🎙️ Episode 39 of the VA Podcast is out now! This episode examines the role of Venezuelan communes in socialist construction and anti-imperialist struggle, with guests Chris Gilbert and Cira Pascual Marquina. Both were guest editors of Monthly Review's latest issue, "Communes in Socialist Construction". The conversation covers the meaning of communes, Marx’s theory of the commune, and the political relevance of the slogan “Commune or Nothing!” 🎧 Watch here: https://youtu.be/u0RyfxgQgfc #Communes#PopularPower#VAPodcast#AntiImperialism#Venezuela

🗓️ MILESTONE | On July 28, we remember the birth of Hugo Chávez, born in 1954 in Sabaneta, Venezuela. A revolutionary leader who reshaped the nation’s political landscape, Chávez remains a defining figure in Latin American history and a lasting influence on global struggles for socialism, sovereignty, and social justice. 👉 Find out about his legacy in this infographic: https://venezuelanalysis.com/infographics/15574/ #HugoChavez#Socialism#Venezuela#LatinAmerica

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Pro-Gov’t Alliance Sweeps Mayoral Contest, Opposition Retains Strongholds The pro-government Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) secured 280 out of 304 mayoralties, gaining 68 seats compared to 2021, per CNE’s preliminary results. Opposition parties retained East Caracas municipalities like Chacao, Baruta, and El Hatillo, but lost more than half of their previously held territories. Voter turnout stood at 29%. 📎 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-pro-govt-alliance-sweeps-mayoral-contest-opposition-retains-strongholds/ #MunicipalElections2025

With today's electoral process winding down, VA's Cira Pascual Marquina files this report from the combative, working-class barrio 23 de Enero in western Caracas. Participation, as always in this Chavista bastion, has been positive throughout the day. #Venezuela#PopularPower#LocalElections

Municipal elections are underway in Venezuela to renew 335 mayoral seats and 2,471 local council posts. Venezuelanalysis' Andreína Chávez files this report from the Libertador municipality in Caracas. #MunicipalElections#Venezuela#LocalPolitics

📷 NEWS | Chavismo and Opposition Urge Voters to Participate in Final Campaign Push Ahead of Municipal Elections On Sunday, Venezuelans will elect 335 mayors and 2,471 municipal councillors. The vote marks the culmination of Venezuela’s electoral cycle, following last year’s presidential election and the recent legislative and regional races, both of which yielded favourable outcomes for the ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) and allied organizations. Chavismo and opposition candidates wrapped up the 14-day campaign on Thursday with large rallies nationwide. Currently, two-thirds of the country's 335 municipalities are under Socialist control, while opposition factions hold over 100 mayoralties. Read our report (+photos): https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/chavismo-and-opposition-urge-voters-to-participate-in-final-campaign-push-ahead-of-municipal-elections/ #MunicipalElections#Chavismo#Opposition#Venezuela

📰 NEWS | Maduro Confirms Sale of Venezuelan Fertilizer Firm Monómeros to Colombia, Ending Privatization Rumors Venezuelan and Colombian authorities are engaged in talks for the sale of agrochemical producer Monómeros. A confidential agreement reportedly set a base price. The firm, which had a tumultuous time under Venezuelan opposition management, is set to be purchased by the Colombian state as the Petro government aims to maintain stability in the agricultural inputs market. Read our report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/maduro-confirms-sale-of-venezuelan-fertilizer-firm-monomeros-to-colombia-ending-privatization-rumors/ #Monomeros#Fertilizer#Venezuela#GustavoPetro

📰 NEWS | Trump Administration Reverses Course, Allows Restart of Chevron Operations in Venezuela In an unexpected U-turn, the Trump administration has reportedly allowed Chevron to resume oil drilling and exporting operations in Venezuela. The new specific license might see Chevron and majority partner PDVSA sell their respective crude shares separately. US foreign policy hardliners have been pitted against MAGA advocates concerning sanctions and Chevron's role in Venezuela. Read our report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/trump-administration-reverses-course-allows-restart-of-chevron-operations-in-venezuela/ #Chevron#Venezuela#Sanctions#TrumpAdministration

📝 INTERVIEW | Building Communal Power from the Mayor’s Office: A Conversation with Lisbed Carolina Parada With municipal elections scheduled for Sunday, July 27, VA interviewed Lisbed Carolina Parada, mayoral candidate in the town of Urachiche, Yaracuy state. A longtime communal activist, Parada discussed the need to put institutional spaces at the service of popular power in the territories. Follow the link to read the interview: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/building-communal-power-from-the-mayors-office-a-conversation-with-lisbed-carolina-parada/ #MunicipalElections#PopularPower#Urachiche#Communes

📷 NEWS | Repatriated Venezuelans Denounce ‘Abuse and Torture’ in El Salvador’s CECOT Mega Prison A group of Venezuelan men forcibly deported from the US and detained in El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison accused Salvadoran authorities of systematic torture, beatings, sexual abuse, and medical neglect. “We thought we were left for dead, that we would never see our loved ones again,” testified makeup artist and actor Andry José Hernández Romero. Follow the link for the full report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/repatriated-venezuelans-denounce-abuse-and-torture-in-el-salvadors-cecot-mega-prison/

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Oil Industry Navigates Sanctions, Places 90 Percent of Exports to China The Venezuelan oil industry has managed to maintain production and export levels in the wake of renewed US sanctions. State oil company PDVSA is now selling 90% of its crude to China. However, the Maduro government continues to court foreign investment to boost the energy sector recovery. Follow the link for the full report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-oil-industry-navigates-sanctions-places-90-percent-of-exports-to-china/ #Venezuela#OilIndustry#China#PDVSA

📰 NEWS | Maduro Gov’t Negotiates Return of 252 Venezuelans Detained by US in El Salvador Following a months-long campaign demanding their release from the high-security prison in El Salvador, the Venezuelan men arrived Friday in their home country. The successful negotiation saw the Maduro government surrender 10 US nationals and citizens who were in Venezuelan custody, accused of taking part in destabilization acts. An estimated 80 Venezuelans are reportedly set to be freed as well. Read the full story: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/maduro-govt-negotiates-return-of-252-venezuelans-detained-by-us-in-el-salvador/ #Venezuela#HumanRights#CECOT#Migration