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Sheikh Hasina speaks up on US plot
The exclusive report in today’s Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina’s first remarks after her ouster from power will come as a slap on the face of the nincompoops in our country who are waxing eloquently about developments in that country as a stand-alone democracy moment in regional politics. Continue reading
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Total rupture is the only option left for Venezuela
Most of the 25 years of Chavista government have been successive coup attempts, destabilization, boycotts, sabotage, economic blockades, lockouts, riots, violence, chaos and terror on the part of the opposition. Continue reading
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Watch: President Maduro Holds Press Conference with International Media
Venezuelan reelected President Nicolas Maduro addressed international media in a press conference from Miraflores Palace. He also announced an array of of measures to crack down the violent acts committed by far right “comanditos”. Continue reading
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Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil
A former US intelligence official has confirmed that the shambolic Maidan remix staged in Brasilia on 8 January was a CIA operation, and linked it to the recent attempts at color revolution in Iran. Continue reading
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Allende and Chile: ‘Bring Him Down’
3 November 2020 — Origin: National Security Archive Salvador Allende’s Historic Inauguration 50 Years Later Declassified White House Records Show How Nixon-Kissinger Set Strategy of Destabilization—And Why Washington D.C., November 3, 2020 — Several days after Salvador Allende’s history-changing November 3, 1970, inauguration, Richard Nixon convened his National Security Council for a formal meeting on what policy Continue reading
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Bolivian Mayor, Patricia Arce, Covered in Paint, Dragged Through the Streets by Right Wing Fascists (Racism, Misogyny)
Right wing protesters used as an excuse against the mayor, the death of two protesters in clashes that happened in another town. The woman was forced to resign on her knees after she was spray painted with red and subjected to hours of humiliation. Continue reading
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U.S. Intensifies Actions for New Destabilizing Scenario. La Corriente Analysis
A few days ago, on June 26, Minister Jorge Rodríguez informed the country about the dismantling of a new coup d’état and assassination plot. With the information and evidence presented by Rodriguez it was confirmed, once again, that the plans of the U.S. and the Venezuelan right wing to violently overthrow the constitutional government of… Continue reading
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‘Stop Trump’s Insane Actions!’ Interview with Venezuela’s Maduro, How to Avoid War By Nicolas Maduro
At a time when the eyes of the world are closely watching his country, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has given an exclusive interview to RT Spanish, speaking about the threats of war and of foul play in politics. Continue reading
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US-led Coup in Venezuela: The Plot Thickens By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers
A lot has happened and we have learned more since last week when we wrote, Venezuela: What Activists Need To Know About The US-Led Coup. This article updates activists so we remain well-informed and can educate others in the face of a bi-partisan and corporate media narrative supporting the coup. Continue reading
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The U.S. 12-Step Method to Conduct Regime Change By Vijay Prashad
On September 15, 1970, U.S. President Richard Nixon and National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger authorized the U.S. government to do everything possible to undermine the incoming government of the socialist president of Chile, Salvador Allende. Nixon and Kissinger, according to the notes kept by CIA Director Richard Helms, wanted to “make the economy scream” in… Continue reading
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Imperialist intervention in Venezuela: UPDATE 3
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reaffirmed his commitment to defending the people’s sovereignty of the country while visiting members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) carrying out military drills on Friday. Continue reading
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Time is Running Out to Oust Maduro By Tom Luongo
The most welcome news for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in the past month came from Russian President Vladimir Putin in December. Maduro and Putin reaffirmed the relationship between the two countries with more than just words. Continue reading
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European Parliament backs US-led coup in Venezuela By Alex Lantier and Alejandro Lopez
The European Parliament has voted a resolution supporting the brazen US-led coup to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, endorsing the Trump administration’s aggressive policy. Continue reading
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Venezuela – Coup Attempt Part Of A Larger Project – Military Intervention Likely To Fail
The plan includes regime change in Venezuela, Nicaragua and eventually Cuba. The removal of any Russian or Chinese interest is another point. It is a multiyear project that has bipartisan support. It will likely require military force. Continue reading
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Pompeo’s ‘Pandora’s Box’ By Wayne Madsen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, taking advantage of political bedlam inside the Donald Trump White House, has busied himself with “regime change” in Venezuela. Pompeo, working with National Security Adviser John Bolton and Iran-contra felon and arch-neo-conservative Elliott Abrams, worked secretly with Venezuela’s self-proclaimed “interim president,” Juan Guaido, to overthrow that nation’s duly-elected president, Nicolas… Continue reading
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Sanctions of Mass Destruction: America’s War on Venezuela By Garikai Chengu
American economic sanctions have been the worst crime against humanity since World War Two. America’s economic sanctions have killed more innocent people than all of the nuclear, biological and chemical weapons ever used in the history of mankind. Continue reading
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New Oil Sanctions on Venezuela: “Would Destroy What’s Left of its Economy”
National Security Advisor John Bolton announced that the US will freeze Venezuelan assets and block oil payments for Venezuelan oil imports to the US. This would not only be illegal, but would also be yet another crippling blow to the country, says CEPR’s Mark Weisbrot Continue reading
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The History – and Hypocrisy – of US Meddling in Venezuela
There isn’t a nation in the Western Hemisphere that hasn’t at one time or another found itself caught in the far-reaching tentacles of US imperialism. Venezuela is certainly no exception. Washington has been meddling in its internal affairs since the 19th century and it continues to do so to this very day, when the specter… Continue reading
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Canada joins with imperial ‘Mafia’ to threaten Venezuela
Most Canadians think of their country as a force for good in the world, but recent efforts by Justin Trudeau’s government to overthrow Venezuela’s elected government have once again revealed the ugly truth about the Great White North. We are an important partner in imperialism, willing to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries,… Continue reading
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Hands Off Venezuela: Divided UN Security Council: Fierce Opposition to Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty By Carla Stea
This morning Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza presented a brilliant defense of President Maduro’s government, against the attempted coup d’etat engineered by the United States and its proxies in Europe and newly right-wing Latin American countries Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador. The United States called this “emergency” meeting, seeking the authorization of the United… Continue reading
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