Sanctions against Venezuela
Dialogue between US and Venezuela advances step further

Venezuela received a visit from a US delegation amidst US and European efforts to tackle a brewing energy crisis driven by the imposition of sanctions on Russia.

Venezuelan government and opposition signed memorandum of understanding for dialogue

The dialogues between the Venezuelan government and opposition seek to open paths for the actors to resolve their differences between themselves without external interference

Lima Group left without home base following Peru and Saint Lucia’s withdrawals

The Lima Group was founded to support the US’ regime change campaign against Venezuela. In just four years since its formation, five countries have already withdrawn from the group

Mexico to host talks between Venezuela’s government and opposition

The negotiation talks are crucial as they could provide for a gradual lifting of the US sanctions against Venezuela and its leaders

The US suspends sanctions against Venezuela for COVID-19 related purchases

The OFAC published a license authorizing transactions of Venezuelan state banks where related to combating the pandemic

Dollarization in Venezuela causes a boom in imported goods stores

The private sector sidesteps blockade and replaces the State in supplying goods

How Venezuela is rebuilding its industrial base, one volunteer at a time

An organization of 2,270 volunteer workers is helping Venezuela boost its industrial capacity, devastated by years of US economic sanctions.

EU imposes further sanctions on Venezuela as Maduro visits UN Human Rights Council

Caracas has also denounced violations of the Vienna Convention after its embassy in Peru was attacked.

Venezuela launches vaccination drive against COVID-19

Despite the harsh economic sanctions and commercial blockade against Venezuela imposed by the US and supported by the EU, the government of President Nicolás Maduro is making every possible effort to secure anti-COVID-19 vaccines

Agro-ecology project links peasant production to urban communes in Venezuela

In five years of Pueblo a Pueblo, 1,500 tons of food was distributed to more than 300,000 families throughout the country

European Union will no longer recognize Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela

The EU announced the position following the swearing-in of Venezuela’s new National Assembly which was the body from which Guaidó rendered his claim to interim presidency