Subsoil Bonanza: Venezuela’s Natural Resources
Oct 2, 2024 · Venezuela possesses the world’s largest oil reserves, but those are not the country’s only underground riches. From natural gas to gold, from bauxite to coltan, the Caribbean nation has no shortage of natural resources.
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The Venezuelanalysis Podcast Episode 27: The Rise of Fascism and ...
Oct 3, 2024 · 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 and Cira ...
Venezuelan History is a Battleground: A Conversation with Pedro ...
Nov 17, 2023 · Pedro Calzadilla is professor of history at Venezuela’s Central University and a former Minister of Culture. He was recently appointed President of the Rómulo Gallegos Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, an institution that promotes Latin American and Caribbean culture.
Venezuelan Banks Roll Out Dollar Accounts and Debit Cards
Mérida, March 1, 2021 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan banks have begun offering dollar-denominated bank accounts and debit cards, providing a significant boost to the country’s de facto dollarisation. Addressing the nation last Wednesday, President Nicolas Maduro showed off the first foreign currency bank card designed for domestic use, encouraging Venezuelans to open accounts. The ...
A Nation of Rhythms: Venezuela’s Traditional Music Genres
Sep 10, 2023 · Learn about the diverse and rich musical culture of Venezuela, from colonial and native influences to African and migrant traditions. Watch a video overview of some of the country's traditional music genres and their history.
Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Has Fled Venezuela, …
Oct 15, 2024 · Mexico City, Mexico, October 15, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Monday that far-right opposition leader María Corina Machado had fled Venezuela.“She left the country, my sources tell me she fled, they’re cowards,” said Maduro during his weekly television program.
The Pros and Cons of Venezuela’s Currency Controls
Jan 31, 2014 · Venezuela’s currency controls including its fixed exchange rate are among the most controversial of Chavez-era policies. Under former president Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s currency was fixed, and exchange controls were imposed. The initial objective of Chavez’s currency policies was to stem capital flight amid the 2002-03 oil strikes, but they are now a well established part...
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PDVSA Signs Spot Contracts as Companies Rush to Buy …
Caracas, October 29, 2023 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA has signed at least three spot sales contracts and is in the midst of negotiating more supply deals following Washington’s temporary easing of sanctions on the country’s energy sector.Since 2017, PDVSA has been under US sanctions, including an export embargo that has blocked the Venezuelan company from ...