The power behind the throne...

a note on Venezuelan 'democracy' The PSUV is the 'ruling party'. Rafael Ramírez is the president of PDVSA. (the Nationalised Oil Company). He is also PSUV Minister for Energy and Petroleum. (Oil represents 96% of foriegn exports and is therefore almost the only source of $US.) He is also PSUV Vice-President for the Economy. So technically one of the most powerful men in Venezuela. He recently stated that he will bring peace and stability by denying gasoline supllies to the staes of Merida and Tachira (where protests have been most vehement). What a w*nker! Anyone reading this, could this happen in your country? (Argentina excluded for obvious reasons!). Buck Stops Here