Nicolás Maduro: ‘John Bolton Tried to Assassinate Me’

Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton / The Grayzone Project Aug 6, 2019 In a new interview with The Grayzone Project, the Venezuelan president reflects on U.S. sanctions, Washington's plots against him and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela Is Decades in the Making

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute May 14, 2019 Washington has wanted to crush the Bolivarian Revolution since Hugo Chavez assumed power, and its sanctions have killed tens of thousands. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Rivals Maduro and Guaido Vie for Venezuelan Military Backing

SCOTT SMITH and FABIOLA SANCHEZ / The Associated Press Jan 27, 2019 The South American nation's military holds center stage in the global debate over who holds a legitimate claim to power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Colombia’s President Urges Maduro of Venezuela to Step Aside

The Associated Press Jan 23, 2019 Ivan Duque speaks out after Juan Guaido, the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled congress, declares himself interim president. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Obama Ratchets Up Conflict With Venezuela

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 11, 2015 Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments mounted this week following the news that President Obama had officially declared Venezuela a national security threat and had levied sanctions on seven Venezuelan officials. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Believe Media Coverage of Venezuela

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Mar 5, 2015 It’s hard to fathom why Western media seem to buy into the US government’s demonization of Venezuela’s democratically elected socialist government and yet essentially give a pass to countries (Mexico, anyone?) with clearly corrupt and discredited leadershipIt’s hard to fathom why Western media seem to buy into U demonization of Venezuela’s democratically elected socialist government and yet essentially give a pass to countries (Mexico, anyone?) with clearly corrupt and discredited leadership. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rifts Deepen Between Pro- and Anti-Government Factions in Venezuela

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2014 As clashes between government forces and protesters in Venezuela continued through the weekend, civilians took sides in rival marches held Saturday, each pointing to the other as the catalyst of the country's recent wave of unrest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

International Media (Finally) Zoom In on Violence in Venezuela

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2014 "Tonight, Venezuela is seeing a spasm of violence that’s unlike anything the country has experienced since 1989," blogger Audrey M. Dacosta wrote from Caracas on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘What You Should Know About the… Protests in Venezuela’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 22, 2014 Failing to win a mandate from Venezuelans in elections over the last few years, the leaders of the country's mainstream, U.S.-backed opposition are exploiting discontent among the population in an effort to topple the democratically elected government, sociologist Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya writes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Venezuelan Leader Uplifted Poor From Caracas to the Bronx’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 8, 2013 As millions gather to mourn Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the spate of criticism still pouring from the mouthpieces of the U.S. corporate media confirms elite hostility toward poor people and their defenders around the world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chavez Celebrates Sweeping Victory

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2008 Venezuela's Hugo Chavez has survived an electoral challenge with flying colors. His party swept 17 of 22 state elections, although the opposition was victorious in several key skirmishes, including the capital state, the mayoralty of Caracas and even Venezuela's biggest slum, traditionally a Chavez stronghold. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Venezuelan’s Perspective on Campaign ’08

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2008 There's a great deal riding on this November's presidential election -- and, clearly, not just for Americans. Link TV has put together a new feature called "Dear American Voter" to tell those who will be able to cast their vote in the U.S. what their choices might represent for the rest of the world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )