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📝 INTERVIEW | Living through the Blockade in an Indigenous Community: The 4F Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune In Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the February 4 Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune weathered the crisis with self-sufficiency. Amid fuel shortages and economic hardship, they relied on traditional farming, hunting, and herbal medicine. "Our production never stopped. When transport was scarce, we walked to the market and traded for what we needed," states communard Nereo López Pérez, a popular educator and professor who works to preserve the stories of Limón de Parhueña. Beyond survival, Indigenous leaders reflect on Chávez’s legacy. "Before the Revolution, we weren’t even recognized," says Sirelyis Rivas, a spokesperson of the Limón de Parhueña Communal Council, highlighting how Venezuela’s Constitution enshrined their languages and land rights. 🔗 Read more in the latest VA interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/living-through-the-blockade-in-an-indigenous-community-the-4f-huo%cc%a7tto%cc%a7ja%cc%a7-commune-part-iii/ #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance#Communes#IndigenousPeoples

📝 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

📝 INTERVIEW | Descendents of Cacique Ähuänumä: The 4F Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune In Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the February 4 Huo̧ttö̧ja̧ Commune brings together Indigenous governance and communal socialism. With collective land tenure and assembly-based decision-making, its people continue a tradition of resistance. The Life Plan is central to their way of life. Integrating ancestral wisdom and modern education, it dictates when to plant, hunt, and harvest—ensuring harmony with nature. 🔗 Read the latest interview from VA’s Communal Resistance Series here: https://shorturl.at/B37yt #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance#Communes#IndigenousPeoples#USSanctions

🎥 VIDEO | Through the "National Popular Consultation", communities nationwide are directly managing resources and shaping local development. 🇻🇪🗳️ In the latest consultation, over 5,000 communal circuits and communes took part, selecting priority projects in water, healthcare, and infrastructure. Watch the video to learn more! #Communes

🗣 INTERVIEW | In Venezuela, the Commune Is Not Just a Utopia: A Conversation with Cira Pascual Marquina Cira Pascual Marquina discusses the Commune as both the path and end-goal of Venezuela's socialist project, highlighting the importance of communal organization in overcoming capitalist structures and building a more democratic society. 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/in-venezuela-the-commune-is-not-just-a-utopia-a-conversation-with-cira-pascual-marquina/ #Communes

🆕 NEWS | Venezuelans Vote in Third ‘National Popular Consultation’ to Select State-Funded Projects 🇻🇪 The grassroots electoral process was held in 5,334 communal circuits, where voters chose from over 36,600 proposals. Winning initiatives will receive USD 10,000 and be executed by grassroots collectives. The consultation is the first of six planned for 2025. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/S90an #Communes#NationalPopularConsultation#PopularPower

In Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas State, fisherfolk have had to adapt to US sanctions by returning to traditional methods. Gas shortages and the high cost of boat maintenance have reduced their fleet by 70%. "The river is here, but fishing gear is scarce and expensive," says Xiomara Díaz, spokesperson for the Ayacucho Commune and UBCH. Yet, collective organization has provided some solutions, including fuel allocations through the local government. 🔗 Learn more here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/the-ayacucho-commune-the-impact-of-the-us-blockade-on-amazonian-fisherfolk-part-iii/ #CommunalandWorkingClassResistance#Communes#Fishing#Sanctions

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

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

During the unveiling of a mural featuring the iconic photo from her hijacking of TWA Flight 840 in 1969, Leila profoundly linked the Venezuelan communes to the Palestinian struggle for freedom and dignity. Story by VA writer Andreína Chávez: https://shorturl.at/SgYaR #Palestine#Venezuela#Communes#Gaza#Dignity

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

Over 6,000 delegates from communes and revolutionary organizations gathered in Caracas to chart a 30-year plan for the 'Communal State,' the grassroots democracy Hugo Chávez envisioned. Watch the video to learn more! #Democracy#CommunalState#Venezuela#Commune#communes