The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. During the korean war, the first allegations of cia drug trafficking surfaced after 1949, stemming from a deal whereby arms were supplied to chiang kaisheks defeated generals in exchange for intelligence. Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others being ecuador and new granada, which became colombia. In 2006, the united states remained venezuelas most important trading partner for both oil exports and general imports bilateral trade expanded 36% during that year as of 2007, the u.
In 1522, nueva toledo became the first permanent spanish settlement in south america. Details on an alleged usbacked coup in venezuela come to. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Kessler has gone in depth, interviewing key figures inside each of the cias directorates and goes into much of the agencys history, both good and bad. Later in the same region, while the cia was sponsoring a secret war in laos from 1961 to 1975, it was openly accused of trafficking heroin in the area then known. Mailing address counterpunch po box 228 petrolia, ca 95558 telephone 1707 6293683. Venezuela will hold voting on july 30 to elect the constitutional assembly, set to rewrite the constitution as a way out of the political turmoil, which started in january 2016, when a new legislature was elected and relations between maduro and the parliament became strained. Venezuelan president nicolas maduro has demanded the governments of colombia and mexico respond to allegations that they are working with the cia to overthrow the venezuelan. The economy of venezuela is a marketbased mixed economy based largely on the petroleum and manufacturing sectors, and has been in a state of total economic collapse since the mid2010s. For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military. The washington post reported from venezuela on april.
Kessler has gone in depth, interviewing key figures inside each of the cia s directorates and goes into much of the agencys history, both good and bad. Philip agee is a former cia operative who was one of the first to blow the whistle on the cias activities in latin america and throughout the world in the 1960s and ever since. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Colombia, mexico refute accusations of conspiring with cia. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. Cia director admits involvement in venezuela the express. Guayana is one of the newest cities in venezuela, constructed in 1961 as a new economic center for the interior of venezuela, especially for major industries such as iron, steel, and aluminum. Benton its hard not to suspect the horny hand of the cia being involved in the latest wave of destabilizations against governments unfriendly to the u. Fletcher prouty recounting the authors firsthand knowledge of cia black operations and espionage, was met with a wide scale censorship campaign in 1972. The cia is more active than ever in venezuela by jeanguy allard, granma international, 51908 her name and her accent are from the movies. The united states central intelligence agency cia has been accused of involvement in drug trafficking. It borders guyana to the east, brazil to the south, and colombia to the west.
Venezuela, country located at the northern end of south america, occupying a roughly triangular area. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Venezuela, named the bolivarian republic of venezuela since 1999, is located on the northern coast of south america. Information about venezuela from the cia fact book truth. The city stretches 40 km 24 mi along the south bank of the orinoco and is one of venezuelas largest.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. In 1992, cheddi jagan was elected president in what is considered the countrys first free and fair election since independence. Nov 19, 2015 inman also served as deputy director of the cia and, from 1977 to 1981, as director of the nsa. United statesvenezuela relations refers to the bilateral relationship between the united states and venezuela. A nationwide strike between december 2002 and february 2003 had farreaching economic consequences real gdp declined by around 9% in 2002 and 8% in 2003 but economic output. People of venezuela citizens of venezuela are called venezuelans singular venezuelan. Cia director ties venezuela crisis to russia, cuba, iran. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Climate information for venezuela including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. This article is courtesy of the cia fact book venezuela introduction venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others being ecuador and new granada, which became colombia. Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings, about 50% of the federal budget revenues, and around 30% of gdp. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in venezuela.
Jan 08, 2017 publication of the secret team, a book by us air force colonel and pentagoncia liaison l. The cia also confirms in the memo that it is working with international press agencies to distort the data and information about the referendum, and that it coordinates in venezuela with a team of. Information about venezuela from the cia fact book. The country comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands in the caribbean sea. The information regarding venezuela on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Her manner of an incorrigible young girl, her humorous regard and ironic smile touch everyone. Colombia has been the largest source of latin american refugees in latin america, nearly 400,000 of whom live primarily in venezuela and ecuador. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of venezuela 2020 information contained here. Vault 7 cia hacking tool dump by wikileaks firmware and android under fire, but no false flags found mathew j. Defeat of a dirty military incursion into venezuela on a. This is a total reversal of the facts on the ground in venezuela, and of the cias true role in central and south america.
Publication of the secret team, a book by us air force colonel and pentagoncia liaison l. Nov 28, 2007 mailing address counterpunch po box 228 petrolia, ca 95558 telephone 1707 6293683. Venezuela is bounded by the caribbean sea and the atlantic ocean to the north, guyana to the east, brazil to the south, and colombia to the southwest and west. The residue of various latin american dictatorships is currently to be found in miami. The united states was the last of the major powers to establish a civilian intelligence agency responsible for the collection of secret information for policy makers. For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who. Venezuela will hold a voting on july 30 to elect the constitutional assembly, set to rewrite the constitution as a way out of the political turmoil, which started in january 2016, when a new legislature was elected and relations between maduro and the parliament became strained. Cia operation pliers uncovered in venezuela peoples world. Venezuelan president nicolas maduro has demanded the governments of colombia and mexico respond to allegations that they are working with the cia to overthrow the venezuelan government. In reality, the us governments preferred leader of venezuela juan guaido is right wing, a product of international capitalism and economic hit men.
Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Cia world fact book, 2004venezuela wikisource, the free. Its caribbean neighbors off the northern coast are trinidad and tobago, barbados, curacao. Cia helped shape tom clancys jack ryan series into.
Guyana achieved independence from the uk in 1966, and since then it has been ruled mostly by socialistoriented governments. With the new cia special mission for venezuela and cuba set up in 2006, we know that the agency is more active than ever in the country. Aug, 2017 cia director mike pompeo said on sunday that venezuela could become a risk to the us if chaos continues to roil the south american country. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues.
Cia headquarters, langley, virginia aerial view of central intelligence agency cia headquarters, langley, virginia. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Maduro demands explanation of cia chiefs interventional. May 09, 2018 this article is courtesy of the cia fact book venezuela introduction venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of gran colombia in 1830 the others being ecuador and new granada, which became colombia. Venezuela was inhabited by tribal peoples for thousands of years prior to the spanish arriving. Details on an alleged usbacked coup in venezuela come to light failing to bring down venezuelas bolivarian revolution and hugo chavez, the u.
Venezuela profile important facts, people and history. Cia director mike pompeo said on sunday that venezuela could become a risk to the us if chaos continues to roil the south american country. Jul 26, 2017 by staff of tele sur the comments come after cia director mike pompeo confirmed the united states is advising mexico and colombia on developments in venezuela. The cia is more active than ever in venezuela by jeanguy. Snowden leak reveals obama government ordered nsa, cia to. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. The visitors included active and retired members of the military, media leaders and opposition politicians. The campaign to kill the book was nationwide and worldwide, prouty notes. Neither cia nor governments of mexico and columbia have commented on mr maduros remarks. Cia world factbook the most comprehensive country facts available online the world factbook the factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. Despite higher oil prices at the end of 2002 and into 2003, domestic political instability, culminating in a disastrous twomonth national oil strike.
The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden from t. The history and policies of the chavez government, author gregory wilpert notes that inman was far from the only former intelligence official working for saic in a leadership role. Guyana the world factbook central intelligence agency. Jan 30, 2019 back in 2005, eva wrote the book the chavez code.
Cia helped shape tom clancys jack ryan series into bigoted. Venezuela continues to be highly dependent on the petroleum sector, which accounts for roughly onethird of gdp, around 80% of export earnings, and more than half of government operating revenues. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Population according to the 2011 cia world fact book, the population of venezuela is estimated to be around 27,635,743. As of 23 january 2019, the united states and venezuela have no formal diplomatic ties. Members of the countrys diverse opposition had been visiting the u. By staff of tele sur the comments come after cia director mike pompeo confirmed the united states is advising mexico and colombia on developments in venezuela. Cia helped shape tom clancys jack ryan series into bigoted venezuela regimechange fantasy december 5, 2019 researcher tom secker exposed the amazon tv show as straightforward u. Books and investigations on the subject that have received general notice include works by historian alfred mccoy. Mar 19, 2017 venezuela continues to be highly dependent on the petroleum sector, which accounts for roughly onethird of gdp, around 80% of export earnings, and more than half of government operating revenues. Snowden leak reveals obama government ordered nsa, cia to spy. Inman also served as deputy director of the cia and, from 1977 to 1981, as director of the nsa. Relations have traditionally been characterized by an important trade and investment relationship as well as cooperation in combating the production and transit of illegal drugs. If youve ever wondered what really goes on in the halls of langley, check out ronald kesslers fantastic book.
For most of the first half of the 20th century, venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Philip agee is a former cia operative who was one of the first to blow the whistle on the cia s activities in latin america and throughout the world in the 1960s and ever since. The word can be used as a noun as well as an adjective to describe a native from venezuela. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. Venezuela s political and economic crisis since 2015, however, has created a reverse flow, consisting largely of colombians returning home. Venezuela cia world factbook the best country factbook. After his death five years later, his wife, janet jagan. Details on an alleged usbacked coup in venezuela come to light. However, venezuela was a somewhat neglected colony, as the spanish were busy mining gold and becoming rich off of other more profitable lands.
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