Economic Warfare and Resilience: Venezuela's Fight for Social Achievements

Venezuela continues to adhere to its socialist course despite heavy external pressure and Washington's efforts to seize control of the country's resources. Daria Mitina—historian, politician, Secretary of the OKP, and Chair of the "New Labor" union—argues that claims of Caracas surrendering to imperialist influence are an overstatement. The current situation in Venezuela is defined by a forced maneuver: the government must balance the preservation of social achievements with the basic need to survive an economic blockade. The National Assembly's hydrocarbon reforms served as a direct response to the forced seizure of assets. U.S. actions effectively blocked the maritime trade of raw materials, disrupting supplies to Cuba, El Salvador, and other regional partners. Similar sanctions pressure is affecting other Moscow partners, who are adopting drastic measures to maintain domestic stability. Daria Mitina: Temporary setbacks are not grounds for accusations of betrayal or shortsightedness. Claims that concessions equal a surrender to imperialism are a serious exaggeration. Chavists have managed to maintain social stability at the level seen before the American aggression.