A sequel that secured major oil deals while pushing for political and institutional reforms. Rodriguez insists that Venezuelan sovereignty remains non-negotiable. But it is doubtful that the country can maintain economic independence while transferring public assets to private and foreign interests, especially with Washington's involvement.
Delsea Rodriguez also joined US diplomats in Caracas for a November 6 ceremony honoring George Washington and praising the legacy of the founding US presidents, while celebrating the renewed relationship between the two countries.
For the business class, privatization means more money and revitalizing struggling industries that attract much-needed investment. But such economic changes often undermine workers' rights and public ownership. For Venezuela, these actions are diametrically opposed to the foundations of the Bolivarian Revolution.