For the Cuban people, surrender is not an option
Claims by officials in Washington that “Cuba’s collapse is imminent” usually coincide with a tightening of the blockade. Yet, once again, Cubans have reaffirmed their commitment to the revolution and their creative resistance in the face of the latest US attacks.
“Piracy”: Venezuela responds to the US seizure of its oil tanker
According to the White House, the ship was transporting sanctioned oil. Caracas denounces the act as an attack on its energy sovereignty and a sign of Washington’s true intentions in its recent military deployment in the Caribbean.
Venezuela passes a law targeting those who support sanctions on Venezuela
Following a series of sanctions against officials and sectors of the national economy, the Venezuelan parliament enacted a law seeking to stop internal actions promoting international sanctions.
Venezuela edges closer to losing CITGO as corporations submit binding offers
A total of 18 creditors are looking to collect a USD 21.3 billion combined debt, with a final sale decision expected in mid-July.
What is known about the corruption investigation in Venezuela’s state-owned oil company
An operation that began last Friday has already arrested judges, the mayor, and other public officials
Venezuelan government and opposition sign deal after talks in Mexico
The Venezuelan government had withdrawn from negotiations in October 2021 after a round of talks in August, following the illegal detention and extradition of Alex Saab.
After 3 years under Guaidó’s control, Colombia returns state-owned petrochemical company to Venezuela
Colombian government ratifies Caracas-appointed board; decision ends Guaidó’s control over company
International solidarity pours in as Cuba copes with major fire at oil facility
Three oil storage tanks at the Matanzas Supertanker Base have collapsed after a fire broke out at the site on August 5. Thousands have been evacuated as emergency efforts continue with critical on-ground help from Mexico and Venezuela.
UN Special Rapporteur blasts ‘devastating’ and ‘illegal’ US and EU sanctions against Venezuela
UN Human Rights expert Alena Douhan called for sanctions to be lifted and revised.
10 Iranian ships are on their way to Venezuela with fuel
According to reports, a fleet of 10 Iranian ships is carrying millions of barrels to help Venezuela deal with shortages in the domestic market. The ships will carry Venezuelan crude during their return journey
Venezuela denounces ‘absurd decision’ of UK to retain its gold reserves
A British high court ruled on July 2 that because the UK recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaidó as president, it does not have to give the government of Nicolás Maduro access to the reserves
Bolton weaves a tall tale in his Venezuela chapter
Leonardo Flores discusses what John Bolton’s book reveals about the policy of the Trump Administration on Venezuela






