Mike Pence Confirms U.S. Support for Venezuelan Coup Effort

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 30, 2019 In a tweet, the vice president pledges to stand with opposition leader Juan Guaido "until freedom and democracy are restored." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pence: U.S. Wants Maduro Out and ‘All Options’ on Table

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 The U.S. vice president tells the Security Council the Venezuelan president must go—and Russia and others need to step aside. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Coup Efforts in Venezuela Enter Frightening New Phase

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Apr 9, 2019 A manual from the U.S. Global Development Lab indicates that future efforts to destabilize the Maduro regime could include combat operations. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Beware the Mainstream Media’s ‘Moderates’ and ‘Centrists’

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Mar 25, 2019 Venezuela's Juan Guaido is just the latest in a long line of reactionaries whose record our political establishment has tried to whitewash. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Venezuela Allies Have Credibility Issues of Their Own

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Mar 11, 2019 Virtually every member of the United States' new "coalition of the willing" is politically or economically compromised. An expert explains. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

We Are Being Lied Into War Again

Lee Camp / Truthdig Mar 7, 2019 Corporate media are toeing a dangerous propaganda line about the Trump administration's intentions in Venezuela. When will we learn? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Did Bernie Sanders’ Critique of U.S. Policy in Venezuela Go Far Enough?

Paul Jay / The Real News Network Mar 4, 2019 The Vermont senator hasn't called Maduro a dictator, but neither has he demanded an end to sanctions. Progressive journalists weigh in. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Progressives Caution Against War in Venezuela

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 24, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alludes to possible military intervention in the South American nation. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Call to Halt an Illegal Invasion of Venezuela

Kevin Tillman / Truthdig Feb 22, 2019 As our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have proved, the U.S. can cause immeasurable harm based on a false pretense. We can't let it happen again. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The U.S.-Venezuela Aid Convoy Story Is Clearly Bogus, but No One Wants to Say It

Adam H. Johnson / Truthdig Feb 21, 2019 Trump officials are openly plotting to overthrow the Maduro government. Why are the mainstream media so eager to give them cover? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Everyone Has Fallen for the Lies About Venezuela

Lee Camp / Truthdig Feb 19, 2019 Why does the official storyline now being used to justify a U.S.-backed coup in the South American country sound so familiar? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Trump Pleads With Venezuela’s Military to Back Guaido

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2019 During a speech in Florida, the president acknowledges that while he seeks a peaceful transition of power, "all options are open." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )