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Russia Warns US Intervention In Venezuela Would Have “Catastrophic Consequences”
Russia Warns US Intervention In Venezuela Would Have “Catastrophic Consequences” Russia has dismissed the political crisis engulfing Venezuela as an attempted coup while expressing concern over the role of external states and the potential for foreign military intervention, calling Juan Guaido’s move to declare himself president illegal. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday, “We are very concerned […]
US Backs Coup in Oil-Rich Venezuela, Right-Wing Opposition Plans Mass Privatization and Hyper-Capitalism
US Backs Coup in Oil-Rich Venezuela, Right-Wing Opposition Plans Mass Privatization and Hyper-Capitalism The US has effectively declared a coup in Venezuela. Trump recognized unelected right-wing opposition leader Juan Guaidó as new “president,” who plans mass privatization and neoliberal capitalist policies. The United States has effectively declared a political coup d’état in Venezuela, from abroad. […]
Surviving in a Venezuelan City: “You have no clue about how people really are when they are faced with hunger”
Surviving in a Venezuelan City: “You have no clue about how people really are when they are faced with hunger” Surviving in a Venezuelan city is a lot different than it is in a country retreat. Each location has its own problems and benefits. I wrote before about the dangers of rural retreats and today […]
Here’s What an American Economic Collapse Could Actually Look Like (And How It May Be a Lot Different Than Folks Expect)
Here’s What an American Economic Collapse Could Actually Look Like (And How It May Be a Lot Different Than Folks Expect) When we think of “economic collapse” our imaginations usually lead us immediately to the desperation we’ve witnessed in places like Venezuela or Greece. We think of starvation, a complete lack of medical care, and […]
If America Stopped Destroying The World, The Bad Guys Might Win
If America Stopped Destroying The World, The Bad Guys Might Win Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters on Saturday that the government under Venezuela’s recently re-inaugurated president Nicolas Maduro is “illegitimate”, and that “the United States will work diligently to restore a real democracy to that country.” Pompeo’s remarks, which were echoed by Trump’s National […]
Defending a Venezuelan Homestead: “Eventually people will come for what you have”
Defending a Venezuelan Homestead: “Eventually people will come for what you have” My cousins there in the open country of Venezuela tell me that nights are dark. The government cut the power, and hungry people use this to go to the farms and see what they can steal. Don’t rely on your elaborate systems too […]
Imperialist Aggression against Venezuela: Canada Tries to Use International Law to Justify Interventionism
Imperialist Aggression against Venezuela: Canada Tries to Use International Law to Justify Interventionism Like the shopkeeper in the Monty Python dead parrot sketch who insists a deceased bird is actually alive, imperialist aggression against Venezuela is turned into promotion of the “international rules-based order”. At the opening of the UN assembly in September Justin Trudeau […]
Venezuela’s gold in limbo amid tug-of-war at the Bank of England
Venezuela’s gold in limbo amid tug-of-war at the Bank of England In early November news was placed into the British media (Reuters and The Times) revealing that the Bank of England in London, one of the world’s largest custodians of gold bars on behalf of other central banks, was refusing to allow the withdrawal and […]
A Collapse Update from Venezuela: Corruption, Hunger, and Crime
A Collapse Update from Venezuela: Corruption, Hunger, and Crime Editor’s Note: In this update, Jose talks about the worsening corruption, hunger, and crime in Venezuela. It’s hard to imagine, but things are still getting worse there. As we get together to feast with our families this week, please remember the people of Venezuela, where 80% of […]
Bank of England refuses to return 14 tonnes of gold to Venezuela
Bank of England refuses to return 14 tonnes of gold to Venezuela The Bank of England claims to be one of the largest physical gold custodians in the world, holding gold bars in vault storage on behalf of more than 70 central banks and a number of commercial (bullion) banks. As a long-standing and well-known […]
UK Blatantly Violates Norms of Decent Behavior
UK Blatantly Violates Norms of Decent Behavior Russia and Venezuela are among the countries the EU, including Great Britain, has imposed sanctions on. Both nations have been targets of London’s vigorous attacks, being blamed for numerous nefarious things they have allegedly done. The UK insists that everyone play by the rules. Meanwhile, London is making […]
Venezuela’s Glaring Gasoline Crisis
Venezuela’s Glaring Gasoline Crisis Iran has dominated the headlines over the last few weeks, but Venezuela’s oil sector continues to meltdown. Venezuela’s oil production fell to just 1.197 million barrels per day in September, down 42,000 bpd from a month earlier. However, because things are moving so quickly, that figure is now woefully out of […]
The Troika of Tyranny: The Imperialist Project in Latin America and Its Epigones
The Troika of Tyranny: The Imperialist Project in Latin America and Its Epigones Photo Source vaticanus | CC BY 2.0 Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are today threatened by US imperialism. The first salvo of the modern Age of Imperialism started back in 1898 when the US seized Cuba along with Puerto Rico and the Philippines […]
Venezuelans Face Gasoline Shortages
Venezuelans Face Gasoline Shortages Cars, motorcycles and buses wrapped around Caracas’ gas stations earlier this week as oil production and refining becomes increasingly erratic in the former petro giant. The fuel shortages have expanded across the country as Petroleos de Venezuela SA’s refineries run at the lowest rates seen this year amid a lack of […]
