venezuela sanctions

How did the Venezuelan economy get so messed up?

Venezuela is facing significant difficulties, and one of the worst is the widespread misinformation spread by governments and media. Here is a list of 13 basics to help shed light on this complicated situation. There are three U.S. options that can help: (1) no war, (2) end government sanctions, which are illegal and a form of deadly warfare, and (3) respect the sovereignty of other nations.

What is really happening in Venezuela?

I just returned from 11 days in Venezuela, my sixth trip there since 2005.

Plaza Bolivar in Caracas, Venezuela

Many people have asked me how they can understand what’s really happening in Venezuela based on information from public institutions such as the U.S. government and the mainstream media. Sources they have used include television ranging from Fox News to MSNBC and CNN; newspapers from the New York Times to more “progressive” publications; and radio from private ad-based to public listener-supported stations.