Venezuela

Poor Utilization of the Land Behind Food Shortages in Venezuela

May 23rd 2013, by Chris Carlson A hacienda from the Western state of Lara that was being used for cattle grazing until recently when peasants occupied it and began cultivating the land (Aporrea tvi) Punto Fijo, May 23rd, 2013 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – As Venezuela continues to suffer shortages in many key food items and a dependence … Continue reading →

Bolivarian Revolution increased by one million hectares of arable land

By Correo Del Orinoco May 17, 2013 – The Minister of Popular Power for Agriculture and Lands, Yvan Gil, said Thursday that during these past 14 years, the Bolivarian Revolution has increased by one million hectares of arable land in Venezuela for the production of food. During a day of Government Street, held in Barinas … Continue reading →

National Campaign Venezuela Free of Transgenic Products Frente Nacional Campesino Ezequiel Zamora FNCEZ ( Video )

Venezuela’s President Maduro Assures Food Shortages Are Due to “Economic Warfare”

May 12th 2013, by Chris Carlson Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and various government officials during a visit to a brick factor on Saturday (Panorama) Punto Fijo, May 12th, 2013 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – During a speech on Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed food shortages on an “economic war” from the Venezuelan private sector, and assured the … Continue reading →

UN Food and Agriculture Organization to Recognize Venezuela for Halving Hunger

ANTV The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will soon recognize Venezuela and 15 other countries for achieving part of the Millennium Development Goal of eradicating hunger. According to a statement by the FAO Director General José Graziano Da Silva, Venezuela will receive a certificate of recognition at the organization’s next conference to be … Continue reading →

Maduro pledges to guarantee food sovereignty in Venezuela

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 →

Hugo Chavez: A Battle for the Planet Has Begun

“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 →

Hugo Chavez on climate change and capitalism

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 →

The People of Latin America Lost a Leader and a Builder of Ideas!

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

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 →