After Cuba, US moves to ease energy sanctions on Venezuela
A day after easing restrictions on family remittances and travel to Cuba, the Biden administration announced the reversal of some energy sanctions on Venezuela. This comes amid widespread rejection of the exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela from the Summit of the Americas
Maduro announces reactivation of dialogue with the opposition after meeting with US government
The dialogue process between the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition had been suspended since October 2021. Meanwhile, the diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the US had been suspended since January 2019
Five reasons the left won in Venezuela
Chavismo forces won a resounding victory in the super elections held on November 21 in Venezuela which saw participation from all major opposition parties
Chavismo’s victory in Venezuela’s subnational elections hailed across region
Leftist and progressive leaders across the region hailed the victory of the Great Patriotic Pole (GPP), a coalition of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and other Chavista forces. The GPP won overwhelmingly in the elections held on Sunday
Third round of dialogue process between Venezuelan government and opposition concludes
The recent round of dialogue and negotiation process between the Venezuelan government and the platform of far-right opposition forces began amid conflict with the mediator Norway and concluded without reaching significant agreements
Venezuela’s efforts to overcome the pandemic, political crisis, and sanctions
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Peoples Dispatch spoke with Carlos Ron, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America.
Protestors launch Global Week of Action for Democracy in Swaziland and other stories
Today we look at renewed protests for democracy in Swaziland, the new government announced by the Taliban in Afghanistan, and more
Venezuelan government and opposition reach partial agreements
Important advances were made during the second round of negotiations in Mexico. The dialogue process between the two sides is crucial as it could end years of political crisis and economic instability in Venezuela
Venezuela dialogue offers way out of crisis
The dialogue between the Venezuelan government and opposition forces could bring an end to the campaign of sanctions imposed against the democratically-elected government of Nicolás Maduro
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
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