PCV Denounces "Imperialist Recolonization"
Communist Party of Venezuela slams U.S. naval movements as "International Piracy" while critiquing internal government policies.
The Caribbean Theater
Understanding the escalation. The PCV argues that recent U.S. maneuvers are not isolated incidents but a calculated "Recolonization Offensive."
Key Events Timeline
-
Tanker Seizure
U.S. forces seize Venezuelan oil tanker; PCV labels this "International Piracy."
-
Naval Deployment
Marine expeditionary units and destroyers deployed near Venezuelan territorial waters.
-
PCV Manifesto
Political Bureau issues alert calling for defense of national sovereignty.
Motives Analysis: Pretext vs. Reality
Based on PCV's statement, contrasting Washington's stated goals with the alleged imperialist objectives.
The "Class-Conscious" Defense
The PCV holds a nuanced position: defending the nation against external threats while refusing to endorse the internal government's economic policies. Explore the two fronts of this struggle below.
Against "Gunboat Diplomacy"
The PCV condemns the "total and complete blockade" orchestrated by Washington. They reject the narrative of a "war on drugs," identifying the true motive as the appropriation of energy rights and minerals.
"They are after the energy rights and the minerals that belong to the Venezuelan people."
Decoding the Manifesto
Click on the key terms used in the PCV's statement to understand their specific political context.
Recolonization Offensive
+Neoliberal Shift
+Working Class Hegemony
+International Solidarity Front
The PCV's call has been answered by the International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (IMCWP) and regional allies.
