Thread: Chavez Provides Cheap Oil To 181,000 US Families

Chavez Provides Cheap Oil To 181,000 US Families
By Prensa Latina
4-26-6


CARACAS. (PL)- Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez spoke this Sunday with visitors from the United States who have benefited from the program that provides fuel at solidarity prices sponsored by the CITGO oil company, an affiliate of PDVSA in that nation.

Representatives of a group of 65 individuals visiting Venezuela explained during the "Aló Presidente" radio-television program how that fuel was distributed in their communities.

They indicated that in many cases it was not only seen as economic aid but also inspired hope.

James Sapier, an indigenous representative, stated that his people live in the northernmost part of the country where temperatures are lower than 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

He added that this assistance will make it possible for them to endure the severe winters, given that the U.S. authorities disregard their living conditions.

The visitors were from eight regions receiving the benefits of this plan, and they organized this visit themselves to thank President Chávez for the idea of distributing heating fuel at economic prices.

Beginning November 2005, the agreement supplies subsidized fuel at a 40% discount, as well as 150 gallons to 20 homeless shelters, principally for heating.

The agreement is for more than 40 million gallons of oil, of which 14 million have been delivered to date, and which will benefit some 181,000 families.

After learning the truth about Venezuela, U.S. religious representatives say that they have taken it upon themselves to talk with people in their communities to counter the disinformation being spread in the United States.

Priest Patrick Perrin, of Jamaican origin, said that he emigrated to the United States: "I went in search of a government by the people and of the people and did not find it," only upon arriving here can I see what that means.

Chávez pointed out that it is an obligation for Venezuela to cooperate with those in need as he thanked them for, "permitting us to fulfill this obligation."

He announced that Haiti is to be incorporated into PETROCARIBE, through which fuel is distributed to Caribbean countries.

He explained that storage installations are being built in those nations, adding that they will pay 60% of the cost and the other 40% will be compensated in goods or services.

"This is what is called integration," he emphasized, "it is the only way that we can truly unite; those of us who have certain advantages must help the rest," he affirmed.

Likewise, the visitors met with Cuban doctors cooperating in the Barrio Adentro Mission, which the president described as a plan of solidarity and collaboration that guarantees free healthcare to the Venezuelan population.

http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article ... 293/1/163/

It's a heckuva thing when the Venezuelan prez thinks more of American families than America does...

And DON"T give me any of that oil shortage baloney....it is NOT True...

MJ

Just like the 1970's oil shortage...

Originally Posted by MustangJo

It's a heckuva thing when the Venezuelan prez thinks more of American families than America does...

And DON"T give me any of that oil shortage baloney....it is NOT True...

MJ

Thats not why he is doing it.

he is playing American against American.

CITGO gas is higher than exxon and shell in this area. If it were a dollar cheaper than any other I still would not buy that commies gas.

It's a now win situation for any of us. I wont buy Arab Oil Exxon/Mobile because I dont want to support their golden palaces. I would buy American if we had any stations around here that sold it.

Originally Posted by MustangJo

And DON"T give me any of that oil shortage baloney....it is NOT True...
MJ

Men argue, nature acts. - Voltaire.

We have Citgo here...and it's cheaper than Exxon by a bit...we usually always buy Diamond Shamrock...my brother in law was prez of their company before he retired...

American oil.

MJ

I buy mostly from GO GAS or a local store that sells grocery items and both are usually cheaper than any of the large companies.

I'm still waiting to see the price drop from Georges "help" to the American people

Originally Posted by Charlesoakisland

I'm still waiting to see the price drop from Georges "help" to the American people