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An analysis suggests that Chavismo, rather than sanctions, is responsible for depleting Venezuela's reconstruction capital, with a sanctions-fueled consumption bounce-back in 2021 failing to build resilience.
Earthquakes in Venezuela are reportedly exposing the deep-seated issues within the Chavista government and highlighting perceived US arrogance in its foreign policy towards the nation.
The recent earthquake in Venezuela has exposed the fragility of the Chavismo government. Debate continues on whether the disaster will ultimately lead to its downfall.
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived at the 'ground zero' in La Guaira, Venezuela, where the local population continues to demonstrate solidarity and resilience in efforts to rescue loved ones from the rubble after an earthquake.
Julio Borges, former president of Venezuela's National Assembly, claims that former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been a lobbyist for the Chavista regime for a decade, pressuring him to legitimize the government in 2018 negotiations.
The Chavista government in Venezuela has opened a center for the elderly in Caracas, utilizing the previously expropriated home of opposition leader Leopoldo López.
Authorities have reportedly revealed what former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero allegedly earned for his services to chavismo, suggesting the Rodríguez siblings are losing a key asset.
WhatsApp messages from a legal indictment suggest former Spanish President Zapatero controlled communications between Chavismo and Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González before the elections.
The article asserts that murder, torture, and political cruelty have been constant forces in Venezuela's history, but have intensified over the past three decades under Chavismo, which is accused of restoring political violence as a state weapon.
Alayeto, the longest-held Spanish-Venezuelan prisoner under the Chavista regime, was condemned based on a video confession and the testimony of his alleged torturer, describing his experience as a "horror movie."
Venezuelan political prisoner Victor Quero, also known as 'El Ruso,' was reportedly tortured and secretly buried, with the Chavista government accusing him of being a Spanish CNI agent. His mother had been searching for him for nine months before his body was found.
Mirtha Rivero's new book, 'La oscuridad no llegó sola,' adds a new chapter to the ongoing narrative of how chavismo systematically captured and undermined Venezuela's state institutions.
Venezuelan sociologist Mirla Pérez argues that the migratory exodus has caused an emotional rupture between the population and Chavismo, suggesting that the transition to democracy in Venezuela began in July 2024 and is irreversible.
Venezuela's National Assembly has confirmed Larry Devoe, a jurist favored by Delcy Rodríguez, as the new Attorney General of the Republic. The move comes amidst ongoing political tensions in the country.
Venezuela's 'Chavismo' movement is reportedly at a crossroads following a US attack, prompting questions about how its supporters are adapting to new US-Venezuela ties.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, currently in exile, asserts that the Chavista government is being 'weakened' by the actions of the United States under Donald Trump, believing it is dismantling its own repressive and corrupt structures.
Ángela Expósito, director of an animal foundation, has been released after seven years as a political prisoner in Venezuela, where she was condemned without evidence for terrorism.
The fact that the US dialogues with a leadership from Chavismo and with a leader associated with Venezuelan communism suggests that the dominant criterion is not ideological, but strategic.
A month and a half after the US attack, the Bolivarian Revolution is testing a flexible opening and working on consensus to improve the economy
Earthquakes have reduced a Venezuelan tourist town to rubble, leaving its economy in tatters, with reports of widespread discontent among the populace.
Venezuela has closed its airspace to prevent opposition leader María Corina Machado's return after she vowed to do 'everything necessary to meet there,' as the country struggles with the aftermath of earthquakes. The state has recorded over 1,700 deaths.
The tragedy of San Juan night in Venezuela is creating political opportunities for 'Chavismo 3.0' and posing a challenge for María Corina Machado, as discontent grows among affected citizens who feel abandoned.
The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235, with over 4,000 injured and tens of thousands feared missing. Rescue operations continue as experts warn of the potential for the final count to reach into the thousands or even tens of thousands.
Venezuela has released two political prisoners, including Spanish-Venezuelan Karen Hernández, after six years of unjust imprisonment. Aranza, a 20-year-old victim of the Chavista regime's methods against rebel military personnel, was also excarcerated.
The Alex Saab paradox is highlighted as a significant factor in Colombia's elections, suggesting that populist theatrics may be overriding traditional institutional anti-Chavismo, particularly influencing the split within the Colombian Right.
Chavismo has begun releasing military personnel, including a general and seven paratroopers, marking the first step towards the 500 excarcerations promised by the Rodríguez brothers, with only 48 having occurred so far.
Personnel from the United States embassy reportedly collaborated with police in an investigation into alleged money laundering involving former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, turning it into an international probe related to Chavismo.
The Chavismo government in Venezuela has released 16-year-old Samantha and 71-year-old Merys following public commotion over the death of a 'mother courage,' prompting an official investigation into the incident.
The decline of Alex Saab, a global business operator for Maduro, illustrates how the Chavista regime has transformed under the pressure of international sanctions, isolation, and the need for survival.
The Chavista government in Venezuela has acknowledged the death in prison of Víctor Quero, who had been disappeared for 16 months. He was reportedly interred on July 30 "in the absence of his relatives."
An analysis suggests that 'Trump's transition' in Venezuela is becoming problematic, with Chavismo appearing comfortable in its new 'Yankee suit' and leading Venezuelans to an ugly standstill.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro defended Spain's position on the "war in Iran" as "avant-garde in Europe." He also advocated for a "common government" between Chavismo and the opposition in Venezuela for "one or two years to generate mutual trust."
Lawyers representing the Venezuelan government and the sector led by Juan Guaidó are working together on a coordinated defense of Venezuelan assets under threat of seizure in the United States.
Venezuelans reportedly clashed with pro-Chavismo protesters outside a Manhattan courthouse during a hearing involving Nicolás Maduro, with an observer detailing the scene.
The United States has reportedly recognized Delcy Rodríguez, sparking questions about the future control of Venezuelan assets like Citgo and the broader implications for chavismo.
At least eight radio stations have been shut down in Venezuela so far in 2026, contrasting with the government's claims of a 'new era' of freedoms.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition leader close to María Corina Machado, expresses certainty that Venezuela is heading towards elections, believing a political transition is underway and Chavismo has lost its ability to dictate terms.
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue teams continue to search for survivors, with one man miraculously pulled alive from rubble after eight days. The Venezuelan president has defended the government's immediate response to the disaster amidst public criticism.
Venezuela has closed its airspace to prevent opposition leader María Corina Machado's return after she vowed to do 'everything necessary to meet there.' The state has recorded over 1,700 deaths.
Venezuela's socialist regime is facing mounting anger over its inadequate response to an earthquake, with critics highlighting the grim legacy of 'Chavismo' and the crisis faced by the US-backed leader.
An article discusses Venezuela's ongoing political and economic decline, describing it as an 'earthquake within an earthquake' caused by Chavismo, highlighting the country's general state of disarray.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, currently under investigation for influence-peddling and money laundering, defended his controversial mediation efforts between Chavismo and the opposition in Venezuela, citing the number of political prisoners he helped free.
The relentless persecution of investigative journalists in Guatemala, exemplified by cases against elPeriódico and Armando.Info, is highlighted as a mechanism by which corruption protects predatory elites. This phenomenon is used to explain aspects of Chavismo.
Venezuelan magnates reportedly sought the influence of former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero within the Chavista government, with the network successfully securing authorization for Plus Ultra flights from the Maduro administration.
A former Austrian intelligence officer has been convicted and sentenced to a jail term for spying on behalf of Russia. The case, described as one of Austria's largest espionage scandals in recent years, involved the agent passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence.
Carmen Teresa Navas, a Venezuelan mother who had spent over a year searching for her disappeared political prisoner son, died shortly after authorities confirmed his death in custody. Her story became a symbol of protests in Venezuela.
Venezuelan history is marked by the difficult construction of a welfare state, a process interrupted by Chavismo, which is now being blamed for the death of Víctor Quero.
Workers in various countries, including the Philippines and Nigeria, marked Labor Day with protests and calls for higher wages amid economic challenges. Leaders acknowledged the struggles while urging continued effort from the labor force.
The Venezuelan government is reportedly leveraging public outcry over insults directed at Delcy Rodríguez in Madrid for electoral gain. Critics point out that the government itself has a history of using racist and homophobic slurs against the opposition for years.
An article reflects on the political situation in Venezuela, questioning if real change has occurred since Nicolas Maduro was reportedly taken to the USA on January 3rd.
Venezuela's US-backed interim president, Rodríguez, is consolidating power by replacing slogans, colors, and faces associated with the Chavismo movement.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York City court for his defense in a drug trafficking case, with his son expressing trust in the US legal system despite claims of 'kidnapping,' as a judge refused to dismiss charges.
An analysis suggests six indicators of how Chavismo is evolving under US oversight, pointing to the disappearance of Maduro's allies and the effective suffocation of Cuba.
The Venezuelan dissident, recently released from prison, defends his strategy of acting within the existing legal framework to push for a political opening based on persuasion and consensus
A 70-year-old Spanish prisoner remains detained in Venezuela, with the Chavista government refusing his release, while Spain's Foreign Minister Albares advocates for the removal of sanctions against Venezuelan officials.