The Chavista minister Diosdado Cabello, who was the right-hand man of the former dictator Nicolás Maduro, modified his discourse on the relationship between Venezuela and the United States and now celebrated the energy agreement reached with Washington, which he presented as compatible with the historical tenets of Hugo Chávez.
The Chavista leader defended the understanding during the latest broadcast of his program Con el Mazo Dando and stated that the goal is to take advantage of the country's oil resources under the conditions established by Venezuelan legislation.
The stance represents a marked contrast to his previous statements about the fate of Venezuelan oil. Months ago, Cabello had claimed that not “a drop” of crude would go to the United States.
Now, however, he justified the energy partnership with Washington and highlighted the economic benefits it could generate for the country.
In his program, the minister asserted that the recent agreement “complies with the guidelines of Commander Hugo Chávez,” something that is completely false.
Cabello detailed that the oil pact includes favorable royalty and tax regimes and projected revenues exceeding 100 billion dollars for Venezuela over the next 25 years.
