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Our latest podcast episode coincides with International Working Women's Day (March 8) to take stock of popular feminist struggles under the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. VA staff member Cira Pascual Marquina joins host José Luis Granados Ceja to discuss the impact of sanctions on women, the role of women in popular power, a recent conservative/religious offensive, and lots more! Follow the link to subscribe and watch/listen: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123944102 #InternationalWomensDay#Feminism#Venezuela#Podcast

🗓️ MILESTONE | 10 Years of US Sanctions Against Venezuela 🇺🇸 In 2015, Barack Obama issued an executive order declaring Venezuela an “unusual and extraordinary threat" to US national security. This move marked a turning point in US-Venezuela relations, paving the way for a sweeping sanctions regime that has targeted nearly all economic sectors and high-ranking officials, further deepening the country’s crisis. 🇻🇪✊🏽 In response, Venezuela designated March 9 as Bolivarian Anti-Imperialism Day. A decade later, coercive measures remain in place, but so does resistance. 🔗 Click here for a look at this chapter in Venezuela’s struggle: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_LP_KNIGh/?igsh=MWxvMHhsbXFtMzFzbw== #sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

🗓️ MILESTONE | International Working Women’s Day ✊🏽💜 Across the globe, this day serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing struggles for equality, justice, and the dismantling of oppressive systems. Solidarity extends to every corner of the earth, where working-class women continue to fight for their rights, equality, and recognition. 🔗 Click here to discover the revolutionary Venezuelan women who played a pivotal role in shaping history through their courage and commitment: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG8K7vStGHM/?igsh=MTkydWM1cGF1YXRqcA== #IWD#feminism#InternationalWorkingWomensDay

📝 INTERVIEW | Feminism and Revolution: A Conversation with Alejandra Laprea In the latest VA interview, Alejandra Laprea, a popular feminist and member of the World March of Women, discusses how popular feminism in Venezuela continues to shape the revolution from the ground up. She stresses the importance of unity within the feminist movement, advocating for a collective, consensus-based agenda. "We are experiencing a moment of setbacks at the global, continental, and national levels. In Venezuela, the feminist movement must come together and build a common agenda – one that is truly collective and based on consensus, rather than a mere compilation of different perspectives." States Alejandra. 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/ppCss #Feminism#Sanctions#WomensRights

📑🖊 OPINION | Trump’s Détente with Venezuela On January 31, US presidential envoy Ric Grenell met with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift in US-Venezuela relations after years of hostility. The visit coincided with Washington’s automatic renewal of Chevron’s license to operate in the country. However, just days later, the US cut the wind-down period of the license from six months to 30 days, potentially signaling a return to regime change tactics. Analyst and solidarity activist Roger Harris examines the moving pieces and competing interests shaping US-Venezuela relations. Read the full opinion piece here: https://shorturl.at/Grckw #DonaldTrump#USVenezuelaRelations

On March 5, 2013, Venezuelan revolutionary leader Hugo Chávez passed away. His legacy remains central to Venezuela’s political landscape. This infographic highlights five key ideas that shaped his vision: participatory democracy, Latin American integration, anti-imperialism, socialism, and the communal future. 📲 Read more and see the full infographic here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/infographics/15574/ #ChávezLives

📑🖊 OPINION | Constructing an Echo Chamber: A Legacy of Media Bias Towards Chávez’s Venezuela Researcher Richard Balzano takes stock of US policies and the media "echo chamber" that uncritically endorses regime-change attacks against Venezuela. His latest piece explores the role of corporate media in manufacturing consent for interventionism. 🔗 Read more here: https://shorturl.at/Sst1P #CorporateMedia#USVenezuelaRelations

🚨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

📰 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

📝 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

🚨 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

🎙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