Venezuelanalysis

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Acting President Rodríguez The US Treasury Department has removed Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez from its Special Designated Nationals list. The Trump administration's move paves the way for US entities to engage directly with the acting Rodríguez government. Decisions regarding control of Venezuelan assets and debt renegotiation may soon follow. Click to read the full story: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-trump-administration-lifts-sanctions-on-acting-president-rodriguez/ #Venezuela#Sanctions#ForeignDebt#CITGO

🎙🔊 Episode 43 of the VA Podcast is live! The Venezuelanalysis Podcast is back. In our new season premiere, we tackle the fallout of the January 3rd military escalation against Caracas, an event that marks a volatile new chapter in the long history of US intervention in the region. Join Venezuelanalysis Lead Editor Ricardo Vaz, Associate Editor Lucas Koerner, and VA Founder Greg Wilpert as they break down the geopolitical shift from "maximum pressure" to direct confrontation. This episode goes beyond the headlines to analyze the underlying causes and the global consequences of Washington’s renewed focus on "its" hemisphere. Watch the full episode here 👉https://youtu.be/NKuCNIxn2MA #Venezuela#USImperialism#usvenezuelarelations#USmilitaryattack#VAPodcast

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Reclaims US Diplomatic Venues as Rodríguez Promotes ‘Faith Diplomacy’ Venezuela has officially retaken its diplomatic headquarters in Washington, DC, after the properties were under US State Department control since 2023. Officials re-hoisted the national flag and announced a rehabilitation process to restore full consular services for Venezuelan nationals. The development follows renewed diplomatic ties between Caracas and Washington and a US sanctions waiver permitting operations of Venezuelan missions. Authorities say the facilities will address passport processing, legal documentation, and citizen assistance after years of restricted access. Read the full report here 👉🏾https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-reclaims-us-diplomatic-venues-as-rodriguez-promotes-faith-diplomacy/ #diplomacy#Religion#USVenezuelaRelations

🔈PODCAST | Venezuela After January 3: A New Stage of US Imperialism The VA Podcast is back. In our Season 3 premiere, we tackle the fallout of the January 3rd military escalation against Caracas, an event that marks a volatile new chapter in the long history of US intervention in the region. Join Venezuelanalysis Chief Editor Ricardo Vaz, Associate Editor Lucas Koerner, and VA Founder Greg Wilpert as they break down the geopolitical shift from "maximum pressure" to direct confrontation. This episode goes beyond the headlines to analyze the underlying causes and the global consequences of Washington’s renewed focus on "its" hemisphere. Follow the link for early access to this episode: https://www.patreon.com/venanalysis #USVenezuelaRelations#USmilitaryattack#VAPodcast

📰 NEWS | Trump Administration Issues New Licenses Opening Venezuela Mining to Western Firms The US Treasury has introduced three new licenses (GL51A, GL54, GL55) authorizing Western companies to trade Venezuelan minerals, provide mining-related services, and negotiate contracts with state entities under specific conditions. Canadian company Roland Mineral Enterprises announced plans to expand into the country, citing new regulatory changes and access to major deposits, including gold projects such as Las Cristinas. These developments follow broader reforms aimed at opening Venezuela’s resource sectors to international investment. Read our full report here 👉🏽https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/trump-administration-issues-new-licenses-opening-venezuela-mining-to-western-firms/ #Mining#Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

🎙🔊Season 3 of the Venezuelanalysis Podcast is coming soon!!! The new season takes stock of a shifting political moment marked by escalating US aggression and its global impact, alongside major developments inside Venezuela: from the January 3 US military strikes to international solidarity efforts, as well as broader economic reforms and debates over sovereignty and national control of resources. Each month, we will bring independent, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process, alongside coverage of grassroots movements. 🎧 Subscribe to the Venezuelanalysis Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform. #podcast#VAPodcast#USVenezuelaRelations

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Carlos Mendoza Potellá: ‘The Hydrocarbon Law Reform Is a Surrender of Venezuelan Sovereignty’ Venezuelan economist Carlos Mendoza Potellá has sharply criticized the recent reform of the Hydrocarbon Law, describing it as a structural shift in the country’s oil governance. According to Mendoza Potellá, the reform “meets the maximum demands that the Venezuelan right and the oil conglomerates have been making for at least the last 25 years,” while reintroducing concessions and expanding corporate control over production and costs. He argues that key mechanisms of sovereignty are being weakened, including oversight institutions and the role of national courts: “The return of international arbitration is also a brutal setback (…) disputes are not settled in Venezuelan courts.” Read the full interview here 👉🏾https://shorturl.at/YrL7n #2026OilReform#PDVSA#Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

🖊OPINION | US Sanctions on Venezuela Continue: Corporate Beneficiaries and a Targeted Society The US continues to maintain its sanctions framework on Venezuela, with no formal rescission of measures. Instead, limited authorizations are issued through licenses by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, allowing specific transactions that would otherwise be prohibited. In this opinion piece, Roger Harris explains how the Trump administration is leveraging Venezuela sanctions to benefit Western corporations. Read more here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/erlNT #Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Maduro Case, Challenges US Blocking of Defense Funding A US federal judge has declined to dismiss the case against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores during a hearing in Brooklyn. Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected defense arguments that sanctions blocking access to Venezuelan state funds justified dropping the charges, but indicated the issue could be revisited. He also challenged prosecutors’ claims, noting sanctions prevent the defendants from using personal funds and stating they “no longer represent a threat.” Flores’ request for a medical evaluation was approved. Both defendants remain in custody, with a new court date to be scheduled. Read our full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/jbvKH #NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack#USVenezuelaRelations

🖊OPINION | Venezuela: Between Imperial Intervention and Class Suicide Joan López and Alejandro Pedregal analyze Venezuela's post-January 3 setbacks and the broader implications for the anti-imperialist struggle. On January 3, 2026, a US military operation in Caracas resulted in the abduction of Nicolás Maduro and more than 90 deaths. In the weeks that followed, Venezuelan authorities advanced a reform of the hydrocarbon law allowing foreign companies to directly market oil production and ending the state monopoly on exports. The reform “eliminates any remaining obstacles to private operational control of that sector.” This opinion piece links these developments to shifts in economic policy and foreign relations following the change in leadership. Full piece here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/CniyW #2026OilReform#Chavismo#Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Announces Electricity Rationing Ahead of Heatwave, Drought Forecast Venezuela has introduced a 45-day electricity saving plan as authorities anticipate increased demand driven by extreme heat and drought conditions, according to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The government also confirmed plans to reform the electricity sector to allow private investment through joint ventures in generation and distribution, aiming to address long-standing infrastructure limitations. Recent outages and limited operational capacity, estimated at 12–14 GW out of 34 GW installed, highlight ongoing challenges in the national grid. Read the full report here 👉🏾https://shorturl.at/2SmsF #ElectricalGrid#Sanctions

🖊OPINION | The Trump Corollary: Imperialist Offensive and the Assault on Venezuela Camacaro and Mills take stock of the "Trump Corollary" and an increasingly aggressive U.S. foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. From Caracas to the Colombian border, the Trump Corollary is reshaping Latin America. Operation Absolute Resolve killed over 120 people and included the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro. On March 3, a US-Ecuadorian operation targeted narco-terrorists and illegal mining near Indigenous communities. Read the full opinion piece here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/the-trump-corollary-imperialist-offensive-and-the-assault-on-venezuela/ #DonaldTrump#Imperialism#USVenezuelaRelations