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In her latest VA column "Tales of Resistance," Jessica Dos Santos takes stock of the hardline opposition's all-or-nothing antics and their consequences. With their hopes pinned on Trump, this sector grows more extremist by the day. Read the full article: https://venezuelanalysis.com/columns/the-venezuelan-oppositions-doomsday-calendar/ #Venezuela#Trump#Doomsday#Peace

📢 Upcoming Elections in Venezuela On April 27, Venezuelans will vote for National Assembly deputies and regional governors. The CNE has pledged "high levels of reliability and transparency" and will require all parties to sign a commitment to respect the results. Meanwhile, opposition leader María Corina Machado has called for abstention, rejecting the election process. 🔗 More details at https://shorturl.at/Q3TOc #CNE#NationalAssemblyElections2025#RegionalElections2025

📹 With Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, US foreign policy toward South America is ramping up. Sanctions, coups, and interventions loom large. The question isn’t if, but how far this new wave of aggression will go. #USVenezuelaRelations

A significant (though not unexpected) setback for Venezuela as the ICSID tribunal rejects an appeal against an $8.5 billion arbitration award granted to ConocoPhillips. The US oil giant has launched multiple efforts to collect debts against the Caribbean nation. Read the report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-loses-multi-billion-dollar-conocophillips-icsid-appeal/ #InternationalArbitration#ConocoPhillips#ICSID#Venezuela

Along the Orinoco River, fishing has long been a way of life rooted in collective work and respect for nature. Under the US blockade, fisher folk in the Ayacucho Commune are addressing challenges with ingenuity and solidarity. From boat rotations to crafting curiaras together, they are building resilience and self-governance while working toward food sovereignty. As José Flores, the state coordinator of fisher folk for the Ayacucho Commune, says, "the river brings us together." 🔗 Read the full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/4OGYk #VAInterview#CommunalandWorkingClassResistance#Communes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held a phone call with Venezuelan opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. The Trump White House reaffirmed González as "Venezuela’s rightful president," continuing the Biden-era approach toward Venezuela. The administration also reiterated its demand for the release of political prisoners and maintained sanctions against Nicolás Maduro's government. The $25 million bounty for Maduro and other officials remains in place. 🔗 Read the full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/QVBSI #EdmundoGonzález#MarcoRubio#USVenezuelarelations

Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced ongoing actions to dismantle the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela, reporting 48 members detained, several fatalities, and pending Interpol red alerts. Saab also proposed resuming legal cooperation with US authorities to address criminal activities linked to Venezuelan nationals, following the designation of Tren de Aragua as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the Trump administration. 🔗 Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/InuG6 #TrendeAragua#USVenezuelaRelations

Clashes between armed groups in Catatumbo have displaced thousands, leading to the suspension of peace talks between the ELN and Petro's government. Venezuela provides refuge to 812 displaced Colombians, including 202 children, through humanitarian corridors offering food, medical aid, and documentation. Colombia responds with troop deployment as negotiations collapse. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-aids-displaced-families-as-armed-conflict-erupts-in-colombia/ #ColombiaBorder#ColombiaPeaceNegotiations#ELN

The fight over CITGO intensifies as the Delaware auction restarts amid low bids, creditor disputes, and parallel lawsuits. Behind the corporate scramble lies a deeper story of US sanctions and opposition mismanagement, threatening what Venezuela calls the ‘theft of the century.’ Watch the full video to learn more! #venezuela#citgo#sanctions#ussanctions

In Puerto Ayacucho, Ayacucho Commune fisherfolk combines tradition with communal organization to counter the effects of US sanctions. To secure food sovereignty, they plan to build a refrigeration facility to bypass exploitative intermediaries. As José Flores, state coordinator of fisher people for the Ayacucho Commune, said: 'Fishing is more than work; it binds the community together.' Learn more in VA’s latest Communal Resistance series interview: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/the-ayacucho-commune-a-fishing-community-on-the-orinoco-part-i/ #VAInterview#CommunalandWorkingClassResistance#Communes

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro celebrated the upcoming Hamas-Israel ceasefire, calling it a step toward peace and global diplomacy. The agreement, set to begin on January 19, 2025, includes: A 6-week cessation of hostilities, Israeli forces' withdrawal from northern Gaza and a prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel. Maduro emphasized Venezuela's solidarity with Palestine and urged respect for life and international law. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid and discussions on Gaza's governance are set to follow. Read the full story here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/palestine-stopped-the-israeli-terrorist-regimes-genocide-venezuela-welcomes-ceasefire/ #Palestine#Peace#Solidarity

The Venezuelan oil sector remains steady despite sanctions. December production reached 886,000 bpd per OPEC data, while PDVSA reported 998,000 bpd. Exports dropped to 756,000 bpd from a five-year high of 974,000 bpd in November. As Trump prepares to take office, speculation surrounds US Venezuela policy. Marco Rubio, tapped as Secretary of State, has pledged a “robust” approach and is likely to push for renewed "maximum pressure" against the Maduro government. Read the full report: https://shorturl.at/HjwuV #DonaldTrump#PDVSA