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Exposed! The deadly effect of US sanctions on Venezuela

By Siân Errington for Labour Outlook As Venezuela’s “national pilgrimage” of mobilisations against the US sanctions continues into its third month, recent research published in Venezuela has confirmed an astonishing level of over 1000 such sanctions against the country remain in place. The purpose of these inhumane sanctions has been to punish the population, including …

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VIDEO: Venezuela Under Siege: Defending the Bolivarian Revolution Against US Imperialism

VSC Secretary Francisco Dominguez outlines the current situation in Venezuela amid unprecedented US aggression and threats, and the priorities for the solidarity movements in Western countries. Based on the article: Venezuela Under Siege: Defending the Bolivarian Revolution Against US Imperialism by Francisco Dominguez and Roger D. Harris TRANSCRIPT The US military attack against Venezuela that …

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PETITION: Defend International Law – No to the Show Trial of Nicolás Maduro

150 days after Trump’s illegal attack on Venezuela, VSC has launched a petition to build international pressure to end this ridiculous show trial. Please add your name and share widely! Petition: Defend International Law – No to the Show Trial of Nicolás Maduro In January 2026, Donald Trump bombed oil-rich Venezuela, killing over 100 people, …

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OVER 13,000 PEOPLE CALL ON KEIR STARMER TO GIVE VENEZUELA BACK ITS GOLD

VENEZUELA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27/05/2026 Over 13,000 people have now signed a petition urging the UK to give back over 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold to Venezuela, which is currently being held in the Bank of England, despite the Latin American nation requesting its return. The Gold currently has a …

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Venezuela Under Siege: Defending the Bolivarian Revolution Against US Imperialism

by Francisco Dominguez and Roger D. Harris In response to recent developments in Venezuela under imperialist siege, international solidarity activists should adopt a stance that does not inadvertently reinforce Washington’s drive for domination. Our central responsibility is not to adjudicate every tactical decision made under siege conditions, but to oppose the imperialist aggression that creates …

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MPs condemn the military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Maduro

By Conor Bollins In the last parliamentary session, over 40 MPs signed an Early Day Motion condemning Donald Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela. In January, the US caried out a widespread aerial bombardment of Caracas, the country’s capital. These attacks led to over 100 deaths and also involved the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and …

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PETITION – build pressure on Starmer to give back Venezuela’s gold!

As US threats and demands against Venezuela have reached unprecedented levels in 2026 with attacks on Caracas and the kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, the British government is still withholding billions of dollars worth of gold in the Bank of England. VSC is relaunching our petition – Keir Starmer, Give Venezuela Back Its Gold! as part …

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