Red Pepper's Venezuela Blog

Event: Supporting Venezuela’s Social Progress - Challenging the Media War Against Chávez

[The Venezuela Information Centre (VIC) have organised an event in London to mark the sixth anniversary of the military coup that briefly overthrew the government of President Hugo Chávez.]

Protest against ExxonMobil’s hostile action against Venezuelan sovereignty

[Below information on a protest organised by the Venezuela Information Centre (VIC) for Tuesday 4 March.]

Public Talk:'Changing Venezuela by Taking Power': The Policies of the Chávez Government' (Gregory Wilpert)

Red Pepper's Venezuela Blog and SOAS Palestine Society present a public talk entitled

'Changing Venezuela by Taking Power: The Policies of the Chávez Government'                                        

by Gregory Wilpert* - editor of Venezuelanalysis.com

Documentary Screening: No Volverán! The Venezuelan Revolution Now

THE PHOENIX CINEMA PRESENTS
NO VOLVERAN - THE VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION NOW!

SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 1.30pm

Film Screening: The Battle of Chile (Parts 1 & 2)

[Hands off Venezuela presents the first and second part of the legendary documentary film "The battle of Chile" by Patricio Guzman. On Friday, October 19, at 17:30 at the Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way W1T 5DL (Nearest Tube: Warren Street ). Free entry on a first come first served basis.]

The Guardian to Preview John Pilger's 'The War on Democracy'

[The Guardian website is previewing 'The War On Democracy' ahead of its transmission on ITV. In addition, The Guardian's 'Comment is Free' (CiF) website has an open thread asking people to put questions to Pilger in advance of him answering questions about the issues raised in his latest film on Friday afternoon on Cif. Update: click here to see the questions Pilger answered in the 'webchat'.]

ITV To Broadcast John Pilger's 'The War on Democracy' - Monday 20th August

[The War on Democracy, John Pilger's first feature documentary, will go to air on ITV1 on Monday, August 20 at 11pm. Set in Latin America and the US, The War on Democracy explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. In recognition of the film's significance, ITV will screen the film in its entirety with only one commercial break. Since early June, TWOD has played at some 40 cinemas throughout the UK and returns to London on the 18 August at the Clapham Picture House. John Pilger will introduce the film on Sunday 19 August at 4pm and take post-screening questions. Click here to watch an extract from John Pilger's new film 'The War on Democracy'.]

Media Talk: RCTV off the air: What's the full story?

Fri 6th July, 7.30pm Price: £7.00

With Richard Gott (The Guardian), Jonathan Rugman (Channel 4 News), Peter Noorlander (Article 19) and Carlos Lauria (CPJ, via phone link). Others - TBC. Moderated by Isabel Hilton (OpenDemocracy).

Location: 13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 !QJ

Event: Challenging The Media War Against Venezuela (VIC)

[On Saturday April 14th the Venezuela Information Centre (VIC) will hold an event entitled "Challenging the Media War Against Venezuela". With guest speaker from Venezuela, Jacobo Torres, the event will look at how to build effective solidarity with Venezuela. --Ed]

Event: 5th Anniversary of the Defeat of the Coup Celebration, London (Hands Off Venezuela)

[On Friday April 13th the Hands Off Venezuela campaign are holding 
an event entitled "The Revolution Was Not Televised" in London. 
The event is in celebration of the 5th anniversary of the defeat 
of the coup against the Bolivarian Government in Venezuela. --Ed]