Venezuelanalysis

Dec 19 2024 38 ep. 49 mins 123
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The Venezuela Analysis podcast brings independent, on-the-ground English-language coverage of Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process. You’ll hear news and in-depth analysis about the country, as well as coverage of leftist and grassroots forces.

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Unrelenting US Imperialism, Undeterred Venezuelan Resistance

Dec 19 2024 66 mins  
In our yearly review, the editorial team from Venezuelanalysis looks at the state of the economy in Venezuela today, including efforts to build a grassroots alternative, as well as the 2024 presidential election and its aftermath. Plus we take a look at what 2025 might have in store for Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process.

Is Edmundo González 'Guaidó 2.0'?

Dec 04 2024 50 mins  
The Venezuelanalysis podcast tackles the proverbial million-dollar question everyone is talking about: is the Trump administration about to do a rerun of the "interim government," this time with Edmundo González in place of Juan Guaidó?Host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by fellow VA writer and editor Ricardo Vaz to talk about the different scenarios, sanctions and th

Really Existing Self Gov't and Communal Democracy in Venezuela and Beyond

Nov 13 2024 50 mins  
The latest VA podcast episode dives into the recent Congress on Communal Democracy, exploring its history, participants, and its mission to build grassroots alternatives to “liberal democracy.”Host José Luis Granados Ceja, fellow VA member Cira Pascual Marquina and Catalan activist Isa Chacón discuss the limits of current political systems, the power of collective self-determ

Venezuela Between Mercenary Plots and BRICS Aspirations

Oct 30 2024 45 mins  
The latest Venezuelanalysis podcast episode catches up on the latest developments from Venezuela on many fronts.Host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by fellow VA writer Andreína Chávez Alava to discuss the recent arrests of foreign nationals and weapons seizures, the XVI BRICS Summit, and new corruption allegations in the Venezuelan oil industry.

Will Imperialism Rescue Venezuela’s Steamless Opposition?

Oct 16 2024 60 mins  
With the Venezuelan opposition in disarray following its most recent attempts to take power, the ball is now in Washington's court. Where does the US empire go from here?Venezuelanalysis podcast host José Luis Granados Ceja and editor Ricardo Vaz went over the different scenarios in the latest episode. The conversation also covered the plunder of assets like CITGO, the thirst

The Rise of Fascism and Grassroots Resistance from Venezuela to Palestine

Oct 03 2024 49 mins  
The Venezuelan political landscape has seen the farthest-right sectors, led by María Corina Machado, emerge as the leaders of the opposition. But this trend is far from unique to Venezuela. From Argentina to Italy, and with the Gaza genocide as the ugliest exponent, fascism and its violent impact are growing.In the latest VA podcast episode, staff members José Luis Granados Ceja

The Electoral Aftermath in Venezuela

Sep 18 2024 59 mins  
Following a short hiatus, the Venezuelanalysis Podcast is back with a new format. On-the-ground staff members are set to feature more prominently, with the podcast now published on YouTube and delivered on a more regular basis.In this episode, host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by editor Ricardo Vaz to catch up on the latest from Venezuela: renewed US sanctions, Edmundo Gonzá

Special Episode: Soft Power and the 2024 Venezuelan Election

Jul 10 2024 52 mins  
With the Venezuelan presidential elections fast approaching, Venezuelanalysis members José Luis Granados Ceja and Andreína Chávez sat down for a special podcast episode to discuss a range of topics, from imperialist soft power to corporate media propaganda.

The Communard Union and the Socialist Horizon

May 29 2024 63 mins  
The brutal US-led sanctions campaign has led grassroots socialist organizations to reinvent themselves and come together to survive the conditions created by the economic blockade. In our latest podcast episode, we go deep into communes and the socialist project in Venezuela, discussing the challenges in building a communal economy, political autonomy and lots more. Host José Luis

Building Socialism to Resist Sanctions

Apr 25 2024 44 mins  
With the US reimposing oil sanctions, we look at the implications and how grassroots socialist movements hold the key to fighting back. On today’s episode we talk with Laura Lorenzo about the Pueblo a Pueblo initiative, a grassroots plan for organizing the production, distribution, and consumption of food that directly connects agricultural producers with urban dwellers. Host Jos