Venezuela

Venezuela crisis is different this time, mostly

April 9, 2014 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's socialist-inclined government have been in the streets and causing disturbances since earlier February.

Open letter urges Congress to get all the facts on Venezuela

April 3, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Celebrities, activists, academics and lawyers issued an open letter, Mar. 28, to Congress urging members to oppose any sanctions on Venezuela and to get all the facts on the situation there.

Congressional backing of Venezuela protests raises tough questions

March 12, 2014 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

With violent anti-government protests continuing since early February, the idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias.

Big questions emerge over congressional backing for Venezuelan protests

March 10, 2014 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias. As protests mounted , police didn't intervene until gov. officers were attacked or burned.

Major media manipulates Venezuela coverage

March 5, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The big demonstrations and counter demonstrations in Venezuela have been covered in the U.S. and international press and media, but how they are covered is a major issue.