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July 9, 2013

US NSA Spied on Venezuela When President Chavez Died, Documents Reveal By TAMARA PEARSON

Brazilian daily O Globo, reporting jointly with Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald informed today that according to the leaked National Security Agency (NSA) documents, the United States has also been spying on Venezuela’s petroleum industry. The information comes as governments confirm that whistleblower Edward Snowden has accepted asylum in Venezuela. Continue reading

National Security State, Venezuela

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July 9, 2013

The Communal State: Communal Councils, Communes, and Workplace Democracy By Dario Azzellini

The particular character of what Hugo Chávez called the Bolivarian process lies in the understanding that social transformation can be constructed from two directions, “from above” and “from below.” Bolivarianism—or Chavismo—includes among its participants both traditional organizations and new autonomous groups; it encompasses both state-centric and anti-systemic currents. Continue reading

Socialism, Venezuela

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July 6, 2013

‘Free from imperial persecution’: Venezuela offers Snowden asylum

On Friday Nicaragua also said that it would “gladly receive” Snowden, who is still holed up in a transit section of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport since fleeing Hong Kong twelve days ago, and give him asylum, “if circumstances permit.” Continue reading

National Security State, USA, Venezuela

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July 1, 2013

Source: NSA Spied on Chávez in Rome

The DataGate? It began in Rome when the National Security Agency (NSA) spied on the visit of Hugo Chávez. In May 2006, U.S. secret services organized a massive espionage operation against the Venezuelan president. The Italian capital was intercepted for a week. Continue reading

National Security State, USA, Venezuela

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June 28, 2013

Leaked Recording Leads to Allegations of Plot to Provoke a Crisis in Venezuela By RYAN MALLETT-OUTTRIM

The Venezuelan government released a recording that allegedly shows that one of the leaders head of the country’s opposition coalition discussed a possible coup with U.S. State Department officials. Continue reading

USA, Venezuela

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May 18, 2013

Venezuela: One Month since 14 April, Nicolas has Advanced By NICMER EVANS

Venezuelan political commentator Nicmer Evans analyses the first month of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency, arguing that despite the opposition challenge to his legitimacy Maduro is setting the country’s political agenda. Continue reading

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May 11, 2013

"Part of the Transition to Socialism": Venezuela's Labour Law Comes into Effect By RYAN MALLETT-OUTTRIM

Venezuela’s new Labour Law for Workers (Lottt) came into effect this week, guaranteeing shorter working hours, longer maternity leave and pensions for all Venezuelans. Continue reading

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April 21, 2013

China Model Can Save Venezuela's Embattled Project By Heiko Khoo

The revolutionary movement must…take stock of the rise in support for Capriles and the opposition. The Venezuelan revolution is entering a dangerous period where fundamental decisions about the destiny of the revolution need to be taken. Inner demons, like crime and corruption, which undermine support for the revolution, must be contained and defeated. Continue reading

China, Venezuela

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April 17, 2013

Deadly Opposition Violence in Venezuela: The First Major Destabilization Attempt Since 2002-03 By Dan Beeton

Opposition protests turned deadly yesterday, with at least seven people having been reported killed and over 61 others injured as opposition groups reportedly burned the homes of PSUV leaders, community hospitals, andmercales (subsidized grocery stores), attacked Cuban doctors, attacked state and community media stations, and threatened CNE president Tibisay Lucena and other officials. Continue reading

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April 17, 2013

Protests, Disturbances, and Violence Continue in Venezuela, General Strike a “Failure” By Tamara Pearson

This afternoon president Maduro said the opposition’s call for a general strike today had “failed”. He also blamed the losing candidate in Sunday’s elections, Henrique Capriles, for the seven deaths last night. Continue reading

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April 16, 2013

Understanding the Venezuelan Presidential Election Outcome

Things are chaotic here, as we recover from the surprise, disappointment, and a bit of hurt from the election results, but also go out in the street to express our support for those results, and to defend the national electoral system, one of the best and most secure voting systems in the world in a… Continue reading

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April 15, 2013

Maduro Wins Venezuelan Presidential Election with 50.66 Percent of the Vote [updated] By Chris Calson

Nicolas Maduro has won the Venezuelan presidential election with 50.66 percent of the vote against 49.07 percent for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski. Maduro gave a victory speech immediately after, while Capriles initially refused to recognize the results. Continue reading

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April 13, 2013

Venezuelan Government Foils Destabilisation Plans By Ryan Mallett-Outtrim

Venezuelan security forces have foiled a plot to violently destabilise the country, Vice-president Jorge Arreaza announced this afternoon…The plot involved Salvadorian mercenaries who “wanted, but could not, intervene to disrupt the peace of the republic at the last minute”. Continue reading

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April 12, 2013

Video: Two Visions of Venezuela Contend in April 14th Elections

Miguel Tinker Salas: The Presidential elections in Venezuela will decide if the socialist transformation will continue or a pro-US elite will return to power Continue reading

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April 12, 2013

Video: Venezuelan Democracy: A Tension Between Centralized Power and Local Democracy

Manuel Larrabure: The Bolivarian Revolution succeeded in developing models of community power and reduced inequality but so far has failed to diversify the economy or extend workers democracy in the oil and mining sector Continue reading

Venezuela, Videos

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April 11, 2013

Venezuelan Government Releases “Evidence” that Opposition is Planning to not Recognise Election Results By Tamara Pearson

This morning United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) leader Diosdado Cabello presented evidence, including phone recordings, documents, and emails, allegedly proving that the opposition has plans to not recognise the 14 April presidential election results. Continue reading

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April 11, 2013

International Corporate Media Campaigns for Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Capriles By TAMARA PEARSON

With just a few days to go till Venezuela votes for a new president, the mainstream media has stepped up its campaign in support of opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. Continue reading

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March 30, 2013

Chavez Knew US Special Services Were After Him By Nil NIKANDROV

Fidel accused Chavez of being carefree and told him to watch around. He said new technology appeared, it was not safe to take the food one was offered. He told Chavez: «Chávez take care. These people [the Americans] have developed technology. You are very careless. Take care what you eat, what they give you to… Continue reading

USA, Venezuela

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March 20, 2013

Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution: Legacy and Challenges By Manuel Larrabure

Literally millions have been lifted out of poverty and given new opportunities to improve their lives. Examples from daily life abound. I remember speaking to an upper class anti-Chavista once who was complaining about how, since Chávez came to power, it had become difficult to find maids. Many of the poor women she used to… Continue reading

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March 14, 2013

Hugo Chavez vs "The Network" By Greg Palast

In 2002, Chavez’ oil company chief, Ali Rodriguez, told me: “America can’t let us stay in power. We are the exception to the New Globalisation Order. If we succeed, we are an example to all the Americas.” Continue reading

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