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🎙 Episode 27 of the Venezuelanalysis Podcast is live! Fascism is on the rise globally, not just in Venezuela. From Argentina to Italy, far-right movements are gaining momentum, with the Gaza genocide standing as a violent example. In this episode, VA staff members Cira Pascual Marquina and José Luis Granados Ceja join writer and podcaster Justin Podur to discuss the global spread of fascist forces and the grassroots efforts to resist them. Tune in to watch the full episode 👉🏼youtube.com/watch?v=sHHXaCl-WF0 #vapodcast#globalfascism#antifascism

Subsoil Bonanza: Venezuela’s Natural Resources Venezuela possesses the world’s largest oil reserves, but those are not the country’s only underground riches. From natural gas to gold, from bauxite to coltan, the Caribbean nation has no shortage of natural resources. It is no wonder it remains firmly in the crosshairs of global powers. For the full and interactive infographic click here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/ilYnL #gold#naturalresources#oil#infographic#vainfographic

We just put out a new episode of the Venezuelanalysis Podcast and we highly recommend it! Justin Podur joins VA's Cira Pascual Marquina and José Luis Granados Ceja to tackle the global rise of fascism and popular efforts to confront it. Subscribe for early access: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113178024

Venezuela condemned the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. Caracas denounced the attack as an "atrocious massacre" and urged world leaders to take immediate action to stop the escalation. President Maduro compared Netanyahu to Hitler and highlighted Venezuela’s long-standing support for Palestine. Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/ZsCaO #Hezbollah#Palestine

VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos describes a recent nationwide blackout in Venezuela and the memories from similar events in 2019. While the country returned to normal faster this time, questions about the state of the electrical infrastructure linger. Read the full column here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/kFJlK #ElectricalGrid#TalesofResistance

The $7.3 billion offer from the notorious vulture hedge fund falls significantly short of the CITGO's valuation. The process may still face delays and challenges from parallel lawsuits. Read the report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-vulture-fund-elliott-chosen-as-winner-of-citgo-court-mandated-auction/ #CITGO#VultureFunds#Sanctions

In the latest VA interview, José Luis Sifontes, Viceminister for Communal and Popular Organization, discussed the reactivation of communal assemblies under President Maduro’s new governance model. Sifontes highlighted the government’s focus on empowering the people through grassroots decision-making processes, as well as the role of communal consultations in addressing local needs. “The people must be the ones making the decisions,” he stated, underscoring the push for self-governance. Read the full interview here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/dPLi9

Speaking at the 79th UN General Assembly, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned a “large-scale recolonization plan” against Venezuela. He stated that unilateral sanctions have caused $642 billion in economic losses, and revealed the involvement of foreign nationals, including a US Navy SEAL, in a recent assassination plot against high-ranking officials. Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/cKAhy #UnitedNations#Sanctions

Happy birthday to us! That's right, Venezuelanalysis turned 21 this September. For more than 2 decades, we've provided accurate, on-the-ground reporting to counter the corporate media's regime-change propaganda. And we're not about to run out of work, so we're not going anywhere! VA has counted on dozens of committed internationalists over the years who created impressive standards that we strive to follow. They weren't as impressive in keeping records, because we don't really know the exact foundation date, only that it was in September 😅 Make sure to follow us on social media and spread the word to friends and comrades. It's also worth recalling that Venezuelanalysis is fully supported by readers, so (as a bday present!) consider making a donation or becoming a monthly subscriber: https://venezuelanalysis.com/donate/

Burning Questions Put to Shaman Rufino of Venezuela Venezuelan shaman Rufino, a Huottüja leader, reflects on the recent elections and the future of the Bolivarian Revolution, urging for equal distribution of resources across communities. “We, the Huottüja people, live in socialism, sharing and caring for the territory.” Read the full article here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/h61oM #IndigenousPeoples#PresidentialElections2024#Socialism

On September 21, Venezuelan campesino leader Iraidez Andrade was killed by masked hitmen in Barinas state. He had been a prominent voice in the Las Mercedes land struggle and was working with local communities to secure land for campesino families. Rural organizations have called for justice and an end to impunity for the ongoing violence against campesino leaders. Full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/dzgzG #Peasants#Campesinos

President Maduro addressed recent destabilization attempts against Venezuela during a conversation with UN Secretary General Guterres, accusing the US of promoting regime change and violating international law. This follows the arrest of several foreigners, including a US Navy SEAL, accused of plotting to kill Maduro and other officials. Additionally, the UN has come under pressure from regional governments to investigate Venezuela's human rights situation. Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/Ow5Cv #AntonioGuterres#HumanRights#UnitedNations