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About Jorge Martín

Jorge Martín is the secretary of “Hands Off Venezuela”, a campaign in solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution and in opposition to imperialist intervention in Venezuela. He is also a member of the International Marxist Tendency and writes regularly on “In Defence of Marxism”. He can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Image: Andrés Gómez Tarazona via Flickr

    David Harvey against Revolution: the Bankruptcy of Academic “Marxism”

    Originally published: Socialist Revolution on June 25, 2020 (more by Socialist Revolution)  |

    David Harvey is a university professor and a geographer who describes himself as a Marxist. His series of video lectures on Capital have been viewed by hundreds of thousands as a new generation of young people became interested in Marxism in the wake of the 2008 crisis. For these reasons, his recent statement that he is against the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism has logically caused a stir.

  • Venezuela- Guaidó's botched coup – what does it mean and what's next? In Defence of Marxism

    Guaidó’s botched coup–what does it mean and what’s next?

    Originally published: In Defence of Marxism on May 1, 2019 (more by In Defence of Marxism)  |

    Jorge Martin looks at some of the reasons why the April 30 attempted coup failed, as well as examining Guaido’s claim that he controls the military.

  • Jorge Martin examines Gabriel Hetland's assessment of the Venezuelan crisis and his proposed solution (Fair Use)

    Who’s to blame for the crisis in Venezuela? A response to Gabriel Hetland

    Jorge Martín

    Jorge Martin takes recent Gabriel Hetland articles to task, questioning the liberal left’s assessment of the current situation and the solutions proposed.

  • President Maduro was unscathed from the attack (Hugoshi)

    Failed Terrorist Attack against Venezuelan President Maduro

    Jorge Martín

    Jorge Martin looks at some of the consequences of the recent terrorist attack which looked to assassinate President Maduro.

  • Venezuela

    The beginning of a crucial week in Venezuela

    Originally published: In Defence of Marxism on July 24, 2017 (more by In Defence of Marxism)  |

    While President Trump threatens to enact sanctions on Venezuela, this week will be crucial in the insurrectionary offensive of the opposition and imperialism. The hope for human rights and the breakdown of inequality is on its way.

  • Jorge Maríin

    The need to radicalize the Bolivarian Revolution

    Originally published: Inestig'Action on June 1st 2017 (more by Inestig'Action)

    The Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela is facing its most challenging times. The right-wing opposition, backed by the United States, is engaged in a full-blown “regime change” campaign, with violent protests occurring daily for over 2 months and resulting in over 50 casualties. The chavista supporters of the government have also taken to the streets in […]

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    In “The Dialectics of Dependency,” Ruy Mauro Marini developed a theory of dependency and unequal exchange that is still invaluable today.

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