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📰 NEWS | Venezuelans March to Show Unwavering Solidarity With the Iranian and Palestinian Peoples Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets on Thursday to express support for Iran and condemn Israel's ongoing military escalation in the region. Iranian ambassador Ali Chegini praised Venezuela for being on the right side of history in backing his country's right to self-defense. 🔗 Full story here: https://shorturl.at/3EyRg #Iran#Resistance#AntiImperialism#Solidarity

📝 INTERVIEW | Chávez and the Sowing of Values: A Conversation with Ana Sofía Cabezas 🗣 “We want future generations to know the Chávez we knew, not the one on Wikipedia.” The vice president of the Hugo Chávez Foundation, Ana Sofía Cabezas, speaks to Venezuelanalysis about the work being done to preserve and transmit the Comandante’s legacy. She explains how Chávez’s values—humility, responsibility, sovereignty—can still guide younger generations, and why maintaining access to this history is essential: “Just as capitalism and imperialism continue to exist, Chávez’s project remains valid and useful to confront reality and envision the future.” 🔗 Read the full interview here 👉🏽venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/chavez-and-the-sowing-of-values-a-conversation-with-ana-sofia-cabezas/ #HugoChavez#HugoChavezLegacy

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Secures UN Recognition of ‘International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures’ The UN General Assembly approved a Venezuela-sponsored resolution establishing December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures, with 116 countries voting in favor. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of sanctions, such as those imposed on Venezuela, which have led to severe economic losses and civilian deaths. 🔗 Full story here: https://shorturl.at/bcjMu #Sanctions#UnilateralCoerciveMeasures#UnitedNations

🖊 COLUMN | Sanctions, Migrants, Racism and the Human Toll of US Imperialism VA writer Andreína Chávez explains how US sanctions shaped Venezuelan migration and the racial bias behind Trump’s deportation policies. Since 2017, millions fled Venezuela’s collapsing economy due to US sanctions. In 2025, Trump’s administration escalated deportations targeting Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status and parole, exposing systemic racial discrimination. 🔗 Read the full VA column here: https://shorturl.at/QggSn #Migration#Racism#Sanctions#USImperialism

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Oil Production Recedes as PDVSA Finds New Partners 🇻🇪 Venezuela’s oil sector is under pressure from renewed US sanctions. OPEC reported May output at 896,000 bpd, down for the second month in a row, while PDVSA claimed 1.06 million bpd. With Chevron scaling back operations, PDVSA signed deals with nine foreign firms to manage drilling and sales in Zulia and the Orinoco Belt. Meanwhile, crude exports to China rose to 584,000 bpd, despite discounts and reliance on intermediaries to bypass sanctions. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/q3iGM #PDVSA#sanctions

📰 NEWS | US Strips Hundreds of Thousands from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela of Migratory Status The US Department of Homeland Security has revoked the status and work permits of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, following a Supreme Court ruling that greenlit President Trump’s suspension of the parole program. President Nicolás Maduro has called on Venezuelans abroad to return, citing widespread abuse. Meanwhile, Caracas is pushing for the release of 252 Venezuelans held in El Salvador after being deported by US authorities. 🔗 Full article via: https://shorturl.at/oIss5 #DonaldTrump#Migration

📰🚨 NEWS | Venezuela Condemns Israeli ‘Criminal Aggression’ and Backs Iran Following Airstrikes Venezuela condemned Israel’s airstrikes inside Iran, calling them “illegitimate and unjustified” under international law. The strikes targeted nuclear sites and military bases, reportedly killing IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, senior officers, and six nuclear scientists. Iran accused Israel and the US of responsibility and announced withdrawal from upcoming nuclear talks. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-condemns-israeli-criminal-aggression-and-backs-iran-following-airstrikes #Iran#Israel

📑🖊 OPINION | Punishing Progress: Washington Targets Social Achievements of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela John Perry and Roger Harris take stock of the collective progress in Latin American countries targeted by the US for regime change. Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have achieved significant social gains despite Washington’s efforts to isolate and undermine them. Venezuela has delivered five million homes through its Great Housing Mission. Cuba’s ELAM medical school has trained over 31,000 doctors from 122 countries. Meanwhile, US sanctions continue to cost Cuba $13.8 million per day and led to over 100,000 deaths in Venezuela by 2020. 🔗 Read the full opinion piece here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/punishing-progress-washington-targets-social-achievements-of-cuba-nicaragua-and-venezuela #InternationalSolidarity#RegimeChange#Sanctions

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Calls for Release of Gaza Freedom Flotilla Activists, Condemns Israeli Blockade and Genocide 🇻🇪 Venezuela has condemned Israel’s interception of the Madleen vessel in international waters and called for the release of its 12-member crew, including activist Greta Thunberg. The ship carried humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. Caracas described Israel’s blockade and attacks on aid distribution as part of a “systematic extermination” of Palestinians. Over 54,000 have been killed since October 2023. 🔗 Full story here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-calls-for-release-of-gaza-freedom-flotilla-activists-condemns-israeli-blockade-and-genocide #Gaza#HumanitarianAid#Palestine

📝 INTERVIEW | Inflation, Indexation and Venezuela’s Distributive Problem: A Conversation with Tony Boza A Venezuelan economist challenges monetarist dogmas on inflation and calls for more debate on economic policies. Tony Boza, National Assembly member and longtime advocate of wage indexation, argues that Venezuela’s economic strategy sacrifices workers’ incomes to control inflation. He insists the root issue is not monetary but distributive: “If the cake has grown, why is the slice still small?” Boza also warns that U.S. sanctions have distorted Venezuela’s economic structure and should not be treated as a secondary factor. 🔗 Read the latest VA interview here: https://shorturl.at/9pZRw #Economy#Inflation#Wages

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Socialist Party Begins Candidate Selection for Municipal Vote as Opposition Mayors Seek Reelection 🗳️ On July 27, Venezuelans will vote in municipal elections for 335 mayoralties and 2,471 council seats. The PSUV held over 47,000 grassroots assemblies to propose candidates. The same day, a National Popular Consultation will allow communities to select youth-centered projects for public funding. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/Rp0qR #MunicipalElections2025#Opposition

📰 NEWS | Maduro Government Pledges to Defend Venezuelans Following Trump’s Travel Ban The Trump administration has reinstated travel restrictions on Venezuelans and is proceeding with the termination of TPS for around 350,000 nationals. Over 250 were recently expelled to El Salvador’s CECOT prison. In response, the Maduro government condemned the move as politically motivated and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Venezuelans abroad. Since March, Caracas has repatriated over 5,000 migrants deported from the US. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/HnLeL #DonaldTrump#Migration#USVenezuelaRelations