
In Depth

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Immigration Tensions Explode: A Closer Look at the Los Angeles Protests
In recent days, Los Angeles, California, has become the epicenter of escalating protests against the current U.S. administration’s stringent immigration policies. These demonstrations, marked by both peaceful gatherings and instances of civil unrest, are a direct response to a series of intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and the implementation of new, controversial immigration […]
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Current State of Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Resilience Amidst US Sanctions
Venezuela, home of one world’s largest oil reserves, has long been a key player in the global energy market. However, years of U.S. led economic sanctions have severely impacted its oil sector, restricting production, exports, and foreign investment. Despite these challenges, the Venezuelan government has maintained a steadfast commitment to revitalizing its oil industry while […]
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Sanctions, Solidarity and Sovereignty: The Untold Story of Iran-Venezuela Relations
For over seven decades, Iran and Venezuela have cultivated a partnership rooted in anti-imperialism, energy sovereignty, and multipolar diplomacy. What began as formal diplomatic ties in 1947 has evolved into a robust alliance, particularly under the leadership of Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution and Iran’s Islamic Republic. Today, their relationship stands as a model of South-South cooperation, challenging Western hegemony while […]
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Britain’s Billions for Bombs: A Critical Look at Starmer’s War Agenda
In a world grappling with complex geopolitical shifts, the recent pronouncements from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding a massive increase in defense, spending signal a deeply concerning escalation of the aggressive posture adopted by Western powers. Related: UK Announces Largest Military Spending Since the Cold War: A Message to Moscow and the World Under […]
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Friends of Guyana and Venezuela Should Encourage More Public Discourse on Essequibo
By Earl Bousquet Territorial disputes exist the-world-over: The Antarctica, Malvinas Islands, Western Sahara, Somalia, South China Sea, Korean Peninsula, Nagorno Karabakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Taiwan, Occupied Palestine, Syria’s Golan Heights, Ukraine and Russia. Ages-old Caribbean territorial disputes include that between Haiti and the Dominican Republic on the shared island of Hispaniola, Belize and Guatemala — […]
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Energy Drinks Are Quietly Sabotaging a Generation’s Health
Energy drinks have become a common remedy for fatigue in today’s demanding world, providing a rapid boost for students, athletes, and professionals alike. Marketed as enhancers of performance and focus, these beverages have grown into a $60+ billion industry, with consumption rates soaring worldwide. But beneath their flashy branding and promises of instant energy lies a […]
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Israel’s Weaponization of Famine: A Silent Genocide in Gaza
By systematically blocking food, medicine, and humanitarian aid, Israel has turned hunger into a tool of collective punisment. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged a brutal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza, deploying not only relentless airstrikes and ground invasions but also a more insidious weapon: starvation. RELATED: Deaths From Gunfire Near Aid Distribution […]
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Trump’s Golden Dome: A Colossal Defense Project or a Political Mirage?
On May 20, 2025, the President Donald Trump announced an ambitious and controversial plan: the development of the Golden Dome, a missile defense shield designed to protect the entire United States from aerial threats. RELATED: White House Firmly Responds to Elon Musk’s Criticism of Trump’s Fiscal Plan Described as a “generational investment in national security,” the project aims to […]
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Cutting Off Venezuela: Opposition Cheers Chevron’s License Expiration as Sanctions Deepen Suffering
The recent negotiations surrounding the release of five members of María Corina Machado’s team from the Argentine embassy in Caracas have once again exposed the hypocrisy of the Venezuelan opposition and its foreign backers. These individuals, Magallí Meda, Pedro Urruchurtu, Claudia Macero, Humberto Villalobos, and Omar González, spent over 400 days inside the diplomatic facility […]
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Sudan’s War: Civilian Abuses Take a ‘Daesh-Like’ Turn in Al-Khuwei
Terrorist militias allied with the Sudanese army launched horrific attacks against civilians from the Dar Hamid tribe. Nothing worries civilians in Sudan more during the ongoing war — which has raged since mid-April 2023 — than the recurring massacres committed against them through field executions, targeted killings, and random airstrikes. RELATED: Deadly Cholera Outbreak in […]
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China and CELAC: Deepening Strategic Cooperation for Mutual Development
The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]
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203 Years of Pichincha: Sucre’s Victory, Noboa’s Challenge, and Maduro’s Anti-Imperialist Call
203 Years After the Battle of Pichincha: Bolivarian Ideals Endure On May 24, 1822, the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano witnessed a defining moment in Latin America’s fight for liberation. The Battle of Pichincha, led by the visionary Antonio José de Sucre, secured Ecuador’s independence from Spanish rule and marked a crucial step in Simón Bolívar’s dream of a united continent. Two […]
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People’s Power in Venezuela: 25 Years of Participatory Democracy
On May 25, 2025, Venezuela will hold a pivotal electoral process, further consolidating its status as a benchmark for participatory democracy. Citizens will elect 285 National Assembly deputies, 260 state legislators, and 24 governors, including, for the first time, a governor for Guayana Esequiba, a defiant assertion of sovereignty over territory illegally claimed by Guyana. This election marks a revolutionary […]
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Trump’s Deportation Machine: How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for Mass Expulsions
A Political Attack on Venezuelan Migrants The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Venezuelan migrants is not just a legal ruling, it is a politically motivated assault on vulnerable people fleeing a crisis exacerbated by U.S. foreign policy. The ruling, handed down […]