Sanctions against Venezuela
“Sanctions have lethal effect”: Intellectuals call for end to US blockade on Cuba and Venezuela

More than 50 academics responded to Democratic senator who dismissed, without evidence, the humanitarian impacts of sanctions

How sanctions affect the poor and vulnerable

In this video, we take a look at the politics behind sanctions, how they have become the preferred choice of the US to exert pressure on its rivals and bring about regime change, and how they affect the poor and vulnerable the most

Petro meets with Biden and asks for an end to sanctions against Venezuela

Colombian president proposed an electoral timeline linked to the elimination of sanctions: ‘for the people to decide freely’

Venezuela rejects US ‘BOLIVAR Act’ that penalizes business with its government

The ‘BOLIVAR Act,’ approved by the US Senate last Friday, prohibits US federal agencies from doing business with anyone who has commercial dealing with the Nicolás Maduro government

Sanctions won’t stop Latin American leaders from dialoguing with US workers

Leaders from Cuba and Venezuela will speak at an event organized by social justice activists, held parallel to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City

Venezuela’s gold dispute in UK courts is a battle for sovereignty

The official government of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal dispute with the Bank of England to regain control over gold assets worth over $1.8 billion

Dialogue between US and Venezuela advances step further

Venezuela received a visit from a US delegation amidst US and European efforts to tackle a brewing energy crisis driven by the imposition of sanctions on Russia.

Venezuelan government and opposition signed memorandum of understanding for dialogue

The dialogues between the Venezuelan government and opposition seek to open paths for the actors to resolve their differences between themselves without external interference

Lima Group left without home base following Peru and Saint Lucia’s withdrawals

The Lima Group was founded to support the US’ regime change campaign against Venezuela. In just four years since its formation, five countries have already withdrawn from the group

Mexico to host talks between Venezuela’s government and opposition

The negotiation talks are crucial as they could provide for a gradual lifting of the US sanctions against Venezuela and its leaders

The US suspends sanctions against Venezuela for COVID-19 related purchases

The OFAC published a license authorizing transactions of Venezuelan state banks where related to combating the pandemic

Dollarization in Venezuela causes a boom in imported goods stores

The private sector sidesteps blockade and replaces the State in supplying goods