President Nicolas Maduro raises his fist during a campaign rally in San Carlos, Cojedes State, on April 4, 2013. Venezuelans have suffered continuing shortages in pre-electoral periods due to speculation made by financial corporations, however the new government of Nicolas Maduro announced it will strengthen productivity in agriculture and industry in the country in order … Continue reading
“Copenhagen is not the end, I repeat, but a beginning: the doors have been opened for a universal debate on how to save the planet, life on the planet. The battle continues.” By Hugo Chávez Frías President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela translated by Kiraz Janicke for Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal I … Continue reading
It is just over three years since Climate and Capitalism published the full text of Hugo Chavez’s speech at the December 2009 Copenhagen climate conference. His remarks fully stand up to the test of time, and are a central component of his legacy to the world. See Also: ++Hugo Chavez Undefeated ++The Skewed Priorities of Hugo … Continue reading
CALL FOR AN ECOSOCIALIST CONFERENCE SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2013, NEW YORK CITY The extreme weather of 2012 and recent news that climate change is worse than previously thought have made it a front-page issue again. The Obama campaign’s silence on the issue and worldwide government paralysis have added to activists’ frustration and fueled participation in … Continue reading
The People of Latin America Lost a Leader and a Builder of Ideas! The death of Hugo Chávez represents an irreparable loss to all the peoples of Latin America. His humble origins, his path as a military nationalist and his unwavering commitment to the project of the freedom of the Venezuelan people, turned him into … Continue reading
Venezuelan Indigenous Yukpa Leader Sabino Romero Assassinated Mar 4th 2013, by Ewan Robertson/ Venezuelanalysis, Aporrea, VTV. Yukpa Chief Sabino Romero, an indigenous and land rights activist, was assassinated on Sunday night (Photo by aporrea.org) Mérida, 4th March 2013 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – Indigenous Yupka chief and land rights activist Sabino Romero has been assassinated in an act … Continue reading
By Correo del Orinoco Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced the heightening of measures against economic sabotage in the country last Friday after meeting with President Hugo Chavez, currently recovering from cancer surgery in the military hospital Dr. Carlos Arvelo in Caracas. Maduro reported that the convalescing head of state gave orders to confront sectors … Continue reading
Farmers of the world at the World Social Forum in Tunis: “Stop Land Grabbing, reject GMO seeds, and develop food Sovereignty!” La Via Campesina media advisory From March 26 to 30, the International peasant´s movement La Via Campesina will be at the World Social Forum, in Tunis – capital city of Tunisia. More than 50 … Continue reading
Feb 25th 2013, by Ciudad CCS / Consuelo Cerrada Translation by Venezuelanalysis.com The Institute for the Defence of People in Access to Goods and Services (Indepabis) is in the eye of the storm. The sanctions recently applied to commercial establishments both great and small have landed it in the headlines. Indepabis’ president, Consuelo Cerrada, explains … Continue reading
Industry Minister Ricardo Menendez said Wednesday morning that the National Government is at war with those making big money out of food pricing speculation. “Commander Hugo Chavez’ Government is working shoulder to shoulder with the National Guard to defend our people from speculators and oligarchs who pretend to harm our people” said the minister while … Continue reading