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VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández recaps 2024 and looks to a 2025 in which the opposition – and US imperialism – will try everything to overthrow the Maduro government. Read the article: https://venezuelanalysis.com/columns/venezuela-between-the-christmas-frenzy-and-the-upcoming-presidential-inauguration/ #Venezuela#NewYear#PresidentialInauguration

Cuban theologian Joel Suárez reflects on Hugo Chávez’s integration of spirituality into his leadership, noting his embodiment of a grassroots liberation theology that combined political vision with cultural expressions like baseball and music. Read the full interview here 👉🏽https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/chavez-spirituality-and-celebration-a-conversation-with-joel-suarez-part-ii/ #Chavez#religion#VAInterview

🎙 Last VA Podcast of 2024 is live! In our yearly review, the Venezuelanaysis editorial team examines Venezuela's economic challenges, grassroots efforts, and the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election. We also discuss what 2025 might bring for the country and the Bolivarian Process. Watch now 👉🏼https://youtu.be/p3gzIhkykuc #VAPodcast#2024Recap

The XXIV ALBA-TCP Summit, held in Caracas, marked 20 years since the bloc's founding. The alliance welcomed Palestine as an honorary member with "brotherly country" status, condemned Israel's “terrible crimes against humanity,” and pledged to hold a future summit in Palestine. The final communiqué also called for Cuba’s removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and demanded an end to the economic blockade against the island. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Latin American and Caribbean integration, peace, and sovereignty. Read the full report here 👉🏼https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/alba-bloc-defends-peace-sovereignty-and-palestine-at-xxiv-summit/ #ALBA#InternationalSolidarity#RegionalIntegration

The US and Trinidad & Tobago signed five defense cooperation agreements, including a renewed SOFA. US officials praised the deals for deepening ties, but local reports alleging potential US troop deployments in Venezuela triggered backlash. PM Rowley dismissed the claims as “irresponsible,” stressing the nation’s commitment to regional peace. Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/us-trinidad-and-tobago-renew-military-agreements-as-pm-denies-venezuela-conflict-troop-deployment/ #USSouthernCommand#TrinidadandTobago#USVenezuelaRelations

The corporate media has gone out of its way to endorse murderous sanctions against the Venezuelan people. Only outlets like Venezuelanalysis can fight back and set the record straight! Help us out by backing our fundraiser! Visit: www.venezuelanalysis.com/donate #Fundraising#IndependentMedia#AntiImperialism#Venezuela

The outgoing Biden administration weighs withdrawing Chevron’s license. In contrast, lobbyists urge Trump to leverage sanctions to US advantage, with the Jack Gordon Institute laying out an "America-first sanctions policy." Venezuela's oil sector remains heavily constrained by US coercive measures, with output slightly decreasing in November. Read our latest report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-oil-output-recedes-as-washington-threatens-new-sanctions/ #Venezuela#Sanctions#TrumpAdministration#Oil

In the latest VA interview, Joel Suárez, a theologian from Cuba’s Martin Luther King Center, shares personal reflections on Hugo Chávez’s spiritual journey as a revolutionary man of faith, including his historic 1994 meeting with Fidel Castro. Suárez underscores the role of Liberation Theology in Chávez’s revolutionary praxis. Read the full interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/chavez-spirituality-and-revolution-a-conversation-with-joel-suarez-part-i/ #HugoChavez#Religion

Upcoming Elections in Venezuela: On Dec. 15, more than 4,000 communal circuits nationwide will host elections to select 30,000 peace judges. These officials, chosen through popular vote, will mediate community disputes and address local governance issues under newly reformed laws. Over 4,817 polling centers have been set up, and candidates present their plans in community assemblies and door-to-door campaigns. This initiative is part of Venezuela's broader efforts to advance grassroots democracy and participatory governance. Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-prepares-for-election-to-select-local-peace-judges/ #elections#participatorydemocracy#popularpower#communes

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro warned of the destabilization potential brought by heightened US military activity in the Caribbean region. Guyanese President Irfaan Ali met with SOUTHCOM commander US Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey earlier this month. Read the full story: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-maduro-warns-caricom-of-guyana-and-us-southcom-collaboration-dangers/ #Essequibo#Venezuela#Guyana#SouthCom

Why We Must Stand with Venezuela: A Conversation with Venezuelanalysis The Venezuela Solidarity Network organized a webinar featuring Venezuelanalysis members Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz. The discussion centered on US economic sanctions, policy choices for the Trump administration, and Venezuelan opposition destabilization efforts. In addition, the speakers also addressed dishonest “left” critiques against the Bolivarian Process as exposed in a recent article. The event finished with a Q&A session. Watch the full webinar here 👉🏼https://venezuelanalysis.com/video/why-we-must-stand-with-venezuela-a-conversation-with-venezuelanalysis/ #Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations