ALBA-TCP held discussion on “Economic Aggression against Venezuela”

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Caracas, February 18, 2025 – This Tuesday, the Bolivarian Military Academy of Venezuela continued its training series on the fusion of popular, military, and police forces, organized by the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP). The master class, focused on the economic aggression against Venezuela, was led by […]

Caracas, February 18, 2025 – This Tuesday, the Bolivarian Military Academy of Venezuela continued its training series on the fusion of popular, military, and police forces, organized by the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP).

The master class, focused on the economic aggression against Venezuela, was led by Deputy Minister for Anti-Blockade Policies, William Castillo.

Before hundreds of students and academy members, Castillo recalled that economic measures imposed by foreign nations have directly impacted the quality of life of Venezuelans.

He highlighted that the Bolivarian Revolution, together with the people and President Nicolás Maduro, has implemented strategies to overcome the damage caused by sanctions. “We still have to recover, but we are in a new phase (…) This blockade is an act of aggression against the country,” Castillo asserted.

He emphasized that Venezuela has been under attack since the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution, more than 25 years ago. “We have more than 500 measures imposed by the United States, but we also face sanctions from other countries,” he added.

In total, 1,028 sanctions have been imposed on the Bolivarian Republic, some directly targeting public officials, while others indirectly affect the country’s financial and economic transactions.

Despite these challenges, Castillo stressed that the oil industry is experiencing renewed growth thanks to the efforts of workers, alongside progress in other sectors of society. “This translates into greater revenue for the country,” he stated.

Gas exports, national food production, and increased oil output are among the advantages Venezuela is now seeing to improve its citizens’ quality of life. “We are on the path to becoming a major gas-producing power,” the Deputy Minister added.

Meanwhile, the Director of the Military Academy, Brigadier General Crismarth Mavo, affirmed that Venezuela seeks nothing more than self-determination. “This nation has set an example for the entire world—it is a people that, despite sanctions, is recovering,” he concluded.