Nicolas Maduro’s early Christmas in Venezuela tastes like ham and oil

A week later, a series of false pine trees began to twinkle across the streets CaracasNicolas Maduro strongly defends it, after several blackouts due to electrical failures Christmas celebration in October“In Miami, Colombia and Spain they speculate: Why did Maduro postpone Christmas? This isn’t the first time, idiots.We have done it before also. We took it forward and we are happy.” Maduro repeated the challenge during his television program on Monday night. Episcopal Conference of Venezuela. The bishopric recalled the universal nature of the celebrations and said that “the manner and time of their celebration are the responsibility of Church authority.” But the President defended his power and traditionalism Leg (pork ham stew), chicken saladHe ham bread and this HallakaasThe popular corn pie, filled with meat or fish, arrives on the table about three months in advance for those who can afford it. “We bring forward Christmas because it is the most beautiful vaccine ever to eliminate the evil energies of demons and demons who want to fill Venezuela with violence and uncertainty, hatred and intolerance.” The Miraflores Palace not only celebrates the controversial presidential election, but also low inflation In the last quarter of a century, foreign investmentespecially in oil fieldsand an increase of 4.2% in 2024. In his opinion, Venezuela is “Favorable economic environment” Despite the fact that he “tried to explode” the country.

The population views the state Christmas rituals starting on October 1 with some indifference. That day, the government got the best possible gift: the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury. Automatically renewed license number 41 that allows the oil company Chevron to carry out its operations in VenezuelaThe extension of this benefit until next April has caused surprise and confusion among anti-majority activists, who demand tough economic measures from Washington against the Miraflores Palace. At the moment, 14 electoral, judicial and security force officials have been sanctioned for the July 24 elections, which were granted to the official candidate without the presentation of the minutes demanded by Brazil, Colombia and a large part of the international community.

Around Maduro, more than just celebrating the birth of Jesus Chevron has been granted permission to To continue operating, at least until there is a change of political administration in the White House. Caracas is confident that there will be no amendments. The so-called License 41, in effect from November 2022, allows this company to operate in Venezuelan territory as a partner of the state company. PDVSAWith a daily extraction rate of approx. 120,000 barrels of crude oil per day (BPD) which can only be sold directly in the United States.

Approval without exact date

Joe Biden This allowed the presence of the North American oil giant in Venezuela when Madurismo and the opposition were negotiating in Mexico with the aim of creating conditions for transparent elections. Expectations were not fulfilled. Venezuela’s US mission chief Francisco Palmieri had said this a few hours ago Maduro should “recognize” that “the democratic opposition won more votes” on 28 July. And “start a process of dialogue” that will allow us to “reach January 10, the day the new presidential administration begins with political renewal.” Palmieri, who also serves as ambassador to Colombia, assured that Washington Will continue to “evaluate” new measures “Against those who are responsible for the situation.” The United States “will impose more sanctions at the appropriate time,” the diplomat said.

There are still no talks about oil and it does not appear to be part of the medium-term White House agenda. According to the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VenAmCham), Venezuelan oil exports increased rapidly after Chevron’s withdrawal. in the first half of this year They reached $1,209 million. Thanks to Chevron, Venezuela sold 311,000 bpd of crude oil to the United States and ranked third as a supplier. Sectors of the opposition believe that at this time the North American company lobby has been very effective in allowing the South American country to remain in power despite its internal conflict.

The international crisis and its impact on the global hydrocarbon market, as well as the threat of major complications in the Middle East affecting the movement of thousands of people Millions of barrels per day cross the Strait of HormuzControl by Iran, Oman and the Arab Emirates puts Venezuela in a position that Maduro tries to exploit on the global stage. In fact, in 2024, Spain’s crude oil imports from Venezuela will reach the level of 15 years ago. The total amount to be passed this year is 2.1 million tonnes.

Brent oil price has crossed the $80 barrier and this rise could also drag down the heavy crude oil extracted in Venezuela. For now, Venezuelan Executive Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez met with the Secretary-General this Monday Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+), Haitham Al-Ghais, will discuss the energy market outlook.

to be more strict

In this context, Madurismo began its “dialogue” with minority sectors of the opposition. ,We are a country that has developed a culture of dialogue And advanced understanding,” he said. “When sectors of the right have gone down the path of a coup, things have become very bad for them. “He was crushed, pulverized, but he caused damage to the country.”

For now, Maduro has not taken seriously Edmundo González Urrutia’s announcement of his return to that country “President-Elect.” The former diplomat linked his return to an official ceremony this month. “If President Maduro brought forward Christmas, it would not be strange if I could also bring forward my return.” The government knows that Christmas in October with limited crowds is a political fantasy. He feels the same way about the attempted comeback by the opposition candidate, who was forced into exile a few weeks ago, and which he describes as “tentative.” The statements came to light when internal oppression intensifies And? Maria Corina Machado And generally the opposition decided to take to the streets to fulfill what they have defined A “security” policy,

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