Monthly Archives: January 2026

General T&T

No war over Tobago

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By Raffique Shah
January 17, 2026

Raffique ShahThe first time I intervened in Tobago’s politics was in their first Tobago House of Assembly election in 1980. In my innocence, I thought it was a harmless gesture that should have offended no one. This was the latest attempt at constitutional change that should have given the island a greater degree of autonomy, much like self-government.

In the earlier 1976 general election for Trinidad and Tobago, we had reached an agreement of sorts with ANR Robinson’s Democratic Action Congress (DAC) to not contest the two Tobago seats. However, we felt it was necessary that we have a presence in the sister isle.
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General T&T, USA, Venezuela

The dogs of war are barking

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By Raffique Shah
January 10, 2026

Raffique ShahOver the past few months, the world has edged closer to war than it ever did since Vietnam. As someone with a keen interest in history, I have watched this dance of death, staged by one man, the President of the United States of America, as he orchestrated the deadliest of games, seemingly without a care in the world. Human lives will be lost-of that we are certain.

Trump personally directed the capture of the elected president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro-as dramatic a scene as one would encounter. I try to imagine the soldiers involved in the kidnapping of the president of a sovereign state, which-however simple it was, given America’s enormous military capability-will have had hundreds, if not thousands, of personnel “on edge” as the operation unfolded.
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General T&T, International, USA, Venezuela

Time for The Revolution

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By Ayinde
January 10, 2026

“Settle your quarrels, come together, understand the reality of our situation, understand that fascism is already here, that people are already dying who could be saved, that generations more will live poor butchered half-lives if you fail to act. Do what must be done, discover your humanity and your love in revolution.”
—George L. Jackson

President Hugo ChavezThe U.S. is not just attacking Venezuela; let us be clear about what is at stake. While the U.S. obviously prefers that its corporations’ benefit from Venezuela’s oil, this conflict also has implications for China, Russia and the wider world.

The U.S. is demonstrating to China that it can be blocked from using South America and the Caribbean to further diversify its energy sources. Yes, the U.S. would sell oil to China, but it wants China to pay in U.S. dollars—thus helping to preserve the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant reserve currency. The U.S. also wants to demonstrate that it can choke China’s energy supply in this region.
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General T&T, International, USA, Venezuela

Jeffrey Sachs Briefs UN on US Aggression in Venezuela

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The author advises the Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities by immediately affirming a series of actions in response to the U.S. attacks on Venezuela.

The following remarks, as prepared for presentation, were made by Jeffrey D. Sachs, president of the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, during an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Mondayin New York City.
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General T&T, USA, Venezuela

Venezuelan, International Popular Movements Condemn US Bombings, Maduro Kidnapping

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Trump claimed that his administration will “run Venezuela” with the acquiescence from Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.

Crowds gathered in Caracas in defense of the Bolivarian Process. (Rome Arrieche)
Crowds gathered in Caracas in defense of the Bolivarian Process. (Rome Arrieche)

By Ricardo Vaz
January 3, 2026 – venezuelanalysis.com

Caracas, January 3, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan popular movements and international solidarity organizations have taken to the streets to condemn a US military attack against the country and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro.
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