Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution is at a crucial juncture. A US-led blockade has devastated the economy. GDP has contracted 70% since 2013. Oil exports are severely restricted. International reserves have plummeted from $20bn in 2013 to $6bn. Secondary sanctions cut off fuel for agriculture and transport. $30bn of Venezuelan assets are frozen worldwide, including $1.8bn of … Continue reading Venezuela: popular participation is key