Venezuelan governor says US sanctions will not paralyze the country.
The governor of the Venezuelan state of Miranda, Héctor Rodríguez, stated in an interview with Sputnik that Washington's sanctions against Caracas will not paralyze the country: "In general, sanctions don't stop us, but they make development more expensive. At the same time, this pushes us to change techniques and [seek new] partners—not only political, but also economic," said Rodríguez.
247, with Sputnik - The governor of the Venezuelan state of Miranda, Héctor Rodríguez, stated in an interview with Sputnik that Washington's sanctions against Caracas will not paralyze the country.
"In general, sanctions don't stop us, but they make development more expensive. At the same time, this pushes us to change techniques and [seek new] partners — not just political, but also economic ones," said Rodríguez.
He added that the country is going through a difficult period, but still highlighted the advantages amidst the crisis.
"This is a possibility for Venezuela to complete the liberation process — not only in political terms, but also in economic and technological terms," he specified.
On Monday (28), White House National Security Advisor John Bolton announced the imposition of US sanctions against Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, prohibiting deals with the company and blocking its assets worth US$7 billion (R$26 billion).
The blockade of the oil company was described by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as a method of preserving the company for the good of the Venezuelan people.
Since the United States and several allies showed support for the leader of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, who declared himself interim president on January 23, the Latin American country has been facing a series of protests. Meanwhile, the re-elected head of state, Nicolás Maduro, has accused Washington of orchestrating a coup in Venezuela.