(2026-01-16). I Used to Be a Critic of the Two-Party System Now I Wish We Had One. counterpunch.org 
I am told that if I don't like what "my government" is doing, I should write "my representative." So I dropped Senator Adam Schiff a note about the US war on Venezuela. The senator's reply, with my translations of his Washington-speak (in italics) provided in brackets, is as follows: "I have been opposing the administration's
(2026-01-16). January 17-18, 2026 Weekend of Action Across U.S. No U.S. Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
P.S. Find an action near you this weekend. "We have to summon our history to rise to the historic moment we're in today, Enslaved Africans broke the back of the confederacy through a general strike and a coalition with abolitionists. We're going to need that organizing and that level of coalition to confront Trump's attempt …
(2026-01-16). Trump welcomes Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting. aljazeera.com The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
(2026-01-16). Who's Really Running Venezuela? counterpunch.org 
As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he
(2026-01-16). Nicaragua rechaza ataque de EE.UU. a Venezuela y exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega rechazó este jueves, el ataque militar perpetrado el pasado 3 de enero por Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, y ratificó lo injusto del bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | Durante la XXVIII Graduación de Cadetes de la Universidad de Ciencias Policiales "Leonel Rugama", en el Centro de Convenciones Olof Palme, encabezada también por la copresidenta de la República, Rosario Murillo, denunció Ortega, además, el secuestro del mandatario Nicolás Maduro y la primera dama Cilia Flores, al tiempo que exigió su liberación. | Llamó a actuar en organismos internacionales, como la…
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. geo.tv 
President Trump meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office on Jan 15, 2026. — White HouseMachado says meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborate.Encounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader.Trump has prioritised securing access to…
(2026-01-16). US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela's interim leader vows oil sector reform. aljazeera.com US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
(2026-01-16). In what world would Trump's oil play actually help Venezuelans? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). What China can and can't do regarding Venezuela and Iran. unitedworldint.com Interests, possibilities and limits to Beijing's actions. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, PhD Candidate in International Relations, from Beijing / China In recent times, some texts spreading rapidly on social media claim that China is waging a "silent but devastating" economic and geopolitical war against the US through Venezuela and Iran. In these narratives, China is presented …
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). The New York Times and Occam's Razor: Misunderstanding Ukraine and Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Occam's Razor: A problem-solving principle stating that, when presented with competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions or entities (the simplest explanation) is usually the most likely to be correct, effectively "shaving away" unnecessary complexity to find truth. On Sunday, the New York Times devoted a great deal of attention to explaining the unraveling
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela defiende su derecho a relacionarse con todos los países. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez defendió este jueves el derecho soberano de su país de mantener relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán e incluso EE.UU. | En su intervención en el mensaje anual ante la Asamblea Nacional para la rendición de cuentas de la gestión del Ejecutivo durante el año 2025, señaló que Venezuela se encuentra "en medio de una agresión y de una feroz amenaza". | Por lo que su Gobierno, bajo las directrices del presidente constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, viene ´moldeando lo que debe ser una cooperación energética, basada en la decencia, la dignidad y la independencia…
(2026-01-16). Why access to Venezuela's 'heavy' oil is 'tremendous' news for US refiners. aljazeera.com The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Cantiamo una canzone venezuelana con Singer! strategic-culture.su Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Segue nostro Qualcuno investe, qualcuno guadagna | Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Uno dei più influenti finanziatori miliardari del presidente…
(2026-01-16). The Toxic Innocence Of Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of
(2026-01-16). Confederation of Sahel States condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela. workers.org 
Communiqué from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) regarding the armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has followed with grave concern the reports of a military operation carried out by the United States of America on . . . |
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelean opposition leader Machado. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country's political future. | A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. | In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: "Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" | US President Donald Trump posts, "It was my Great Honor to meet María Corina Machado, of Venezuela, today. She…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado presents medal to Donald Trump. ptcnews.tv
(2026-01-15). Reciben en Cuba a colaboradores heridos en cobarde agresión contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu Acompañados por el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez arribaron a suelo patrio, colaboradores cubanos que resultaron heridos durante los recientes actos de violencia dirigidos contra el presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, su esposa; la diputada Cilia Flores, y el pueblo de esa hermana nación. | Al recibirlos en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí, de La Habana, los miembros del Buró Político del CCPCC, los generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas…
(2026-01-15). Friday 1/16: Emergency Rally: Fight Against War in Venezuela. indybay.org
(2026-01-15). Venezuela: Acting President Rodríguez Announces 406 Releases of Detainees, Holds 'Productive' Call With Trump. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "That process is not yet complete; it remains open," she emphasized from Miraflores Palace this Wednesday, January 14, reporting that 406 people have bee…
(2026-01-15). Trump's Autocratic Logic and Foreign Intervention: America's New Protection Racket. juancole.com Quincy, CA (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Political analysis aims at understanding events that are only partially knowable by comparing them with conceptual frameworks that have been useful before. Mr. Trump's actions in Venezuela appear chaotic by the standards of policy consistency or national interest. Viewed through the lens of contemporary autocratic practice, his recent moves fit well, eliciting new streams of tribute, bargaining with fellow autocrats, and making progress toward criminalizing the US military. | By ordinary political standards, Mr. Trump once again appears to be erratic. He ca…