Venezuela

Venezuela, the Present as Struggle opens up important debates about the way forward in the struggle for socialism in Venezuela and elsewhere, finds Orlando Hill

In Latin America popular movements rejecting neoliberalism are fusing with a left electoral resurgence to make a second ‘Pink Tide’ possible, argues Jonathan Maunders

Maduro’s victory marks a defeat for the right and western imperialism, but this does not mean the end of US hostility, argues Jonathan Maunders

The decision to deny the return of Venezuela’s $1bn gold deposit is deliberately risking lives in a pandemic for the sake of regime change, argues Sean Ledwith

Juán Guiadó's failed military takeover was a charade, but its international supporters have further interests and plans for ousting Maduro's government, reports Orlando Hill

As Western leaders impose more sanctions and ultimatums, we must oppose this cynical foreign intervention in Venezuela, writes Rob Winkel

The soft coup against Corbyn and the weaponisation of antisemitism, Tory Brexit crisis, Winston Churchill, Venezuela, climate change, Palestine and more in this month's Counterfire Freesheet

To understand the imperialist intervention from the US and its allies, look to Haiti and the region's history, argues John Clarke

US interest in Venezuela has nothing to do with humanitarianism and everything to do with defeating an ideological foe and stealing its resources, argues Kara Bryan. 

Abrams' appointment provides further evidence that Trump's response to Venezuela will repeat previous misadventures in the region, argues Sean Ledwith

The push for regime change in Venezuela represents the latest in an abhorrent history of intervention in Latin America, writes Vladimir Unkovski-Korica

With neoliberalism's sights set on Venezuela, John Clarke examines the imperialism of a superficially progressive Canada

Over a hundred protesters rallied outside the Bank of England to demand it returns Venezuela's gold, reports Shabbir Lakha

Western meddling across the Global South must end, argues Shabbir Lakha

Over a hundred people packed out a rally in London at short notice to oppose Trump's push for regime change in Venezuela and Britain's role in it, reports Shabbir Lakha

As Western leaders impose more sanctions and ultimatums, Robin Winkel explains why we must oppose foreign intervention in Venezuela

Venezuela must be defended from Trump's push for regime change and attempt to export his toxic brand of right wing politics, argues Sean Ledwith

US imperial adventurism is back with a vengeance and has to be called out clearly for what it is, argues Lindsey German  

The United States cannot be allowed to pick and choose countries’ governments, argues Vladimir Unkovski-Korica.

Electing a left-wing government is not enough; Jeffrey Webber’s analysis of Latin America shows that capitalism must be confronted, argues Orlando Hill

Author and professor Jeffery Webber dissects the political situation in Latin America, how it developed and what lessons can be learnt from it at a London Counterfire public meeting

Trump's speech on Tuesday made it absolutely clear that he is prepared to raise the stakes in terms of international conflict

Jeremy Corbyn's original position, when he argues for a People's Brexit, made a lot of sense. 

The National Constitutional Assembly election results show that Venezuelans want an end to the deadlock, argues Orlando Hill 

As the economic downturn hits Latin America, Dan Morgan considers the impact on progressive developments and looks ahead to the role of political organisations

On the anniversary of the violent ‘La Salida’ protests in Venezuela aiming at the ousting of Venezuela’s elected Government, 100 prominent campaigners from across British society (including 82 national politicians from 7 different political parties) have signed a solidarity statement “condemning the ongoing wave of anti-democratic violence from extreme elements of Venezuela’s right-wing opposition [in early 2014], whose declared aim (‘La Salida’) is the ousting of the elected government.”

The choice in Venezuela is stark; social progress versus extreme reaction and US intervention. We should be clear which side we are on argues Matt Willgress

The government of Venezuela, led by President Nicolas Maduro, has decried Israelli forces’ incursion into Gaza and called for the UN to condemn Israel over its recent wave of aggression. President Nicolas Maduro described the assault, which has claimed over 350 lives, to as a stepping up of a policy of “extermination.”