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Historian and political analyst Steve Ellner lays down the political stakes and US meddling ahead of Venezuela’s electoral race. It is no…
Steve Ellner
Steve Ellner is an American scholar who has taught economic history and political science at the Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela, since 1977. He is the author of numerous books and journal articles on Venezuelan history, political parties, and organized labor.
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Washington’s New Strategy but Same Old Assumptions
As Venezuelans head to the polls this November, it’s clear that the United States’ strategy of supporting the unpopular, far-right leader Juan Guaidó has backfired tremendously
Maduro’s expelling of the EU’s ambassador in Caracas was a response to the EU’s decision to sanction 19 Venezuelans for “undermining democracy” and alleged human rights abuse
For years, right-wingers have sought to destabilize Venezuela, and even proclaimed their own rival “president,” Juan Guaidó. But average Venezuelans understand that US sanctions hurt them — and should be resisted
Now What will Washington Do?
It is surprising that at this moment, when dire circumstances have generated a degree of hope, with the Black Lives Matter protests and such widespread disillusionment with the system, that Harvey comes up with this line of thinking