This song confronts the economic warfare, stolen resources, and military threats facing Venezuela from US imperialism. It traces a line from historic extraction to today’s financial blockade—and affirms the right of a sovereign people to resist.
CREDITS • Music & Lyrics: Ben Grosscup • Bass, Banjo & Studio Production: Chet Gardiner (http://chetgardiner.com/) • Video Production: Ben Grosscup, with support from Chet Gardiner • Lyrical inspiration: Based on the chorus and structure of David Rovics’ “Terrorizing Venezuela.” Read the original here: https://davidrovics.substack.com/p/te… 🔗
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As the Trump administration escalates its military campaign against Venezuela, [DN!] speaks to Venezuelan journalist Andreína Chávez about the latest developments.
Amy Goodman:
Andreína Chávez, speaking to us from Caracas. We want to thank you for being with us, and encourage people to read your article at Drop Site News. The article, “’War of the entire people’: Venezuela’s Grassroots Rise to Resist Trump’s Naval Blockade.”
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