(2018-09-25). Venezuela Calls on Colombia to Take Action on Drug Trafficking. telesurtv.net The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry called on its southern neighbor to "assume international responsibilities for the damage caused by the drug trafficking industry."
(2018-09-25). Venezuela Launches Innovative Digital Fuel Payment Initiative. telesurtv.net Bio Pago, will limit the cross-border trading of gas and stabilize the constant fluctuating international gas prices for members.
(2018-09-25). Maduro Calls on UN to Investigate Assassination Attempt. telesurtv.net The president requested an international commission to lead an independent investigation into the August assassination attempt.
(2018-09-25). Eyewitness Colombia: Elections, Peace Accords & U.S. Imperialism. indybay.org 2969 Mission St., btwn 25th and 26th Sts.
(2018-09-24). Headlines for September 24, 2018. democracynow.org Feinstein Calls for Postponing Kavanaugh Nomination Process After Second Woman Speaks Out, Trump Questions Blasey Ford's Attempted Rape Claim, Trump Admin to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Collect Public Assistance, NYT: Rosenstein Suggested Secretly Recording President Trump, Iran Blames U.S. & Gulf States After 29 Die in Attack on Military Parade, Giuliani: The Overthrow of Iran's Government Is "Going to Happen", Coal Ash Spill Reported in Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Pompeo Warns U.S. Preparing "Series of Actions" Targeting Venezuela, 20,000 March in Switzerland for Equal Pay for Women, Cruz and O'Ro…
(2018-09-24). Trump Administration Pledges Fresh 'Action' Against Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Pompeo wasn't specific on which actions would be used "to increase the pressure level against the Venezuelan leadership."
(2018-09-24). China's Arch of Peace Vessel Docks in Venezuela for Health Mission. venezuelanalysis.com A Chinese hospital ship has arrived in Venezuela as part of the recently signed agreements between the nations.
(2018-09-24). China's "Peace Ark" Makes Historic Visit to Venezuela After Maduro Visits Beijing. mintpressnews.com 
Perhaps China's hospital ship currently moored in Venezuela is a direct message to Washington that invasion of the Latin American country is not a viable option.
(2018-09-24). Refugees fleeing crisis in Venezuela confront poverty in Peru. wsws.org It is estimated that since 2014 nearly 2.5 million Venezuelans have fled their country to escape a collapsing economy.
(2018-09-24). Journalists who dropped the ball on Iraq war still working, now targeting Syria & Iran. rt.com 
Hawkish journalists who loudly backed the invasion of Iraq continue to dominate US mainstream media and are calling for war again. One is even regarded as a credible chemical weapons expert for Fox News.
(2018-09-21). On Climate, the Centrists are the Deplorables. counterpunch.org 
For most countries, to be poor now is to have been rich before it mattered, like Bolivia or the Congo, or rich when it mattered, like Venezuela and Iraq. Literally torn apart for their timber, ore, labor, or spot on the map by resource-poor or depleted, or simply-gluttonous, rich ones. Terrain, climate, or sensitive agriculture More
(2018-09-21). Pompeo promises a 'series of actions' against Venezuela in the 'coming days'. rt.com 
Washington has promised to increase pressure on Venezuela in the coming days, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowing to take a "series of actions" against the government of Nicolas Maduro in the "best interest" of Venezuelans.
(2018-09-20). Venezuelan Feminist Groups Protest Impunity in Femicide Case. venezuelanalysis.com Inaction by authorities in the case of murdered young woman Mayell Hernandez has provoked a wave of protests led by Venezuelan feminist groups.
(2018-09-20). Venezuelan Public Sector Workers Protest in Defense of Labor Rights. venezuelanalysis.com Workers from several public sector companies have complained about low wages and deteriorating working conditions.
(2018-09-19). Maduro: Conspiracy Against Venezuela Continues with US Support. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro also spoke of the financial and economic agreements he discussed with his Chinese counterpart Xi.
(2018-09-19). Chavista Volunteers Repair Venezuelan Oil Complex to Boost Production. venezuelanalysis.com The 'Workers' Productive Army' repaired vehicles, soldering irons, air compressors, and water pumps in the world's second largest refining complex.
(2018-09-19). Sesame Street disputes writer's claims that Bert & Ernie were a 'gay couple'. rt.com 
Sesame Street has denied claims by a former writer that the kids show's beloved characters Bert and Ernie were in fact a same-sex couple.
(2018-09-18). Marco Rubio incites online mob against 'Salt Bae' chef who dined with Venezuelan leader. rt.com 
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) has tweeted the address and phone number of an internet celebrity chef, inciting his followers to harass the 'weirdo' for the 'crime' of hosting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro for dinner.
(2018-09-17). Venezuela's Maduro Secures $5bn Chinese Loan & Joins Beijing's New Silk Road Initiative. venezuelanalysis.com Maduro's trip concluded with 28 bilateral agreements, including plans to import vital medical supplies and begin work on Venezuela's fourth satellite.
(2018-09-17). Venezuela's Allies, Adversaries Condemn Almagro over Military Threats. venezuelanalysis.com In Colombia, OAS Secretary-General Almagro openly endorsed a military intervention against Venezuela to "overthrow" elected president Nicolas Maduro.
(2018-09-17). Zapatero, Mujica Slam US-backed Sanctions on Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Zapatero explained the increase in citizen migration is due to the United States economic sanctions.
(2018-09-17). US Bars Antigua Visa-Renewal Waiver over Pro-Venezuela Stance. venezuelanalysis.com The United States has excluded three Caribbean countries from the visa waiver scheme because of their good relationship with the Bolivarian government.
(2018-09-14). As Trump Commits to Endless War, Corporate Media Obsess Over Anonymous Op-Ed. fair.org 
Corporate media obsessed over the whodunit of an anonymous op-ed published by the New York Times ( 9/5/18). | The anonymous New York Times op-ed ( 9/5/18), purportedly written by a senior Trump administration official, coupled with the release of Bob Woodward's new book, Fear—itself full of White House back-stabbing and anonymous quotes—unleashed a veritable tsunami of breathless press speculation last week. But lost amidst the deluge was a Trump administration story that will have deadly, far-reaching consequences long after the Times op-ed is forgotten and Woodward's book hits the discount pile. That's because Trump effectively endorsed endless US war in Syria last week, and almost no one in the press noticed. | There were a few lonely exceptions. The Washington Post ( 9/6/18) spelled out the new Trump administration policy quite clearly, though the banality with which US foreign…
(2018-09-13). Venezuela: Hunger Strike Draws Attention to Campesino Struggles. venezuelanalysis.com Shortly after announcing the beginning of a hunger strike, a joint commission between the government and campesino groups was relaunched to address agrarian grievances.
(2018-09-12). Arreaza: Venezuela Will Continue to 'Fully Collaborate' With UN Human Rights Council. venezuelanalysis.com At the U.N., Venezuela's Jorge Arreaza compared the economic blockade to the economic war waged against Chile's socialist government in the seventies.
(2018-09-12). Venezuela: 37 Parties to Participate in December Elections. venezuelanalysis.com The majority of these are opposition parties, which will contest municipal council seats with the Chavista groupings.
(2018-09-10). Venezuela Denounces US Coup Plotting After NYT Report. venezuelanalysis.com According to a report by the New York Times, United States officials have been meeting with Venezuelan coup plotters for over a year.
(2018-09-10). Venezuela Introduces 'Free Exchange' of Currency. venezuelanalysis.com Despite authorising all banks and firms to trade in foreign currency, exchange rates will not float but remain fixed by the Central Bank.
(2018-09-06). Venezuela to Coordinate Repatriation of Emigrants with UN. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan government plans to facilitate the return of emigrants, while this issue has sparked regional tensions.
(2018-09-05). Venezuela Modifies Fuel Subsidies in Effort to Counter Extraction Smuggling. venezuelanalysis.com Homeland Card holders will continue to receive subsidies for gasoline, whilst others will have to pay "international prices."
(2018-09-03). Venezuela Kicks off Gold Savings Plan in Effort to Stabilise Economy. venezuelanalysis.com The measure allows citizens to directly own part of the country's natural wealth stored in the vaults of the Central Bank with the aim of moving away from savings in dollars.
(2018-09-03). US-EU Economic Blockade of Venezuela Threatens Brazilian State's Energy Supply. venezuelanalysis.com The Brazilian state of Roraima is facing a potential loss of electric supply as the economic blockade prevents them from paying a US$40 million debt to Venezuela, who supplies their electricity.
(2018-09-03). Evo To Rubio: US is The Real Global Threat, Not Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com President Evo Morales denounces US Senator Marco Rubio's threat of using the 'Empire's army against the people of Venezuela because he assumes a threat against the security of the US.'..
(2018-08-30). Venezuela Denounces Regional Anti-Migrant 'Xenophobia' as Brazil Militarises Border. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro administration contrasted the recent attacks against Venezuelan migrants to its own open door policy which has seen foreigners benefit from free health, housing, education, and food programs.
(2018-08-28). National Assembly of Venezuelan Commune Leaders Vows to 'Take the Offensive'. venezuelanalysis.com Seventy-four communes were represented at the gathering, reiterating their support for the government's recent economic policies, while declaring war on reformism and bureaucratism.
(2018-08-27). Venezuela: Maduro Creates Ministry of Domestic Trade. venezuelanalysis.com The decision to create the new Ministry is part of the Recovery and Economic Prosperity Plan promoted by Venezuela's president.
(2018-08-23). Ecuador Calls for Summit on Venezuelan Migration amid Tightening Regional Restrictions. venezuelanalysis.com The moves come amidst a rise of xenophobic attacks against Venezuelans across the region.
(2018-08-22). Large Earthquake Off Northern Venezuelan Coast. venezuelanalysis.com According to the Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research, the quake registered at 6.9 on the Richter Scale and left parts of Trinidad and Tobago without electricity.
(2018-08-21). Venezuelans March in Support of New Economic Measures As Maduro Lauds Success of Reforms. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro congratulated both the public and private banking sector for their efficiency in carrying out the currency reconversion.
(2018-08-20). Venezuela Rolls out New Currency amid General Economic Overhaul. venezuelanalysis.com The launch of the new currency is to be accompanied by a series of other economic measures Maduro hopes will curb inflation.
(2018-08-20). Venezuelan Immigrants Forced To Flee Brazilian Border Town. venezuelanalysis.com Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza released a statement Saturday condemning the "dangerous matrix of xenophobic opinions."
(2018-08-15). Venezuelan Landlord Arrested & Accused of Masterminding Triple Campesino Murder. venezuelanalysis.com The homicides in the Escondida ranch took place just hours after Maduro received a ground-breaking commission of campesino leaders at Miraflores Palace.
(2018-08-15). Venezuela to Sell Off Assets of Public Bus Network and Civil Aviation Institute as Fears of Privatisation Grow. venezuelanalysis.com The measure has received no public attention as of yet and forms part of a series of recent sell-offs of state-run firms.
(2018-08-15). A Response to Misinformation on Nicaragua: It Was a Coup, Not a 'Massacre'. grayzoneproject.com Mary Ellsberg's latest is a collection of tropes and distortions with little connection to the current reality. A longtime resident…
