Nicolás Maduro announced that the first gas export to Colombia “is now ready” and at the border, he was waiting for “some technical and economic elements” to complete the shipment. He also stated that the Venezuelan economy will grow 9% of GDP
Nicolás Maduro assured this Thursday, November 20, that Venezuela and Colombia are “obliged” to remain united and “march together towards the emancipation and independence of the continent.” During an event with workers from Cantv and the Caracas Metro, he insisted that both countries must work for peace and respect, “together between governments and people.”
«Colombia and Venezuela have to be united as people. The day will come when our countries speak with the voice of a united people,” he said.
Maduro also announced that the first export of Venezuelan gas to Colombia “is already ready” and is “on the border”, waiting for “some technical and economic elements” to complete the shipment. He assured that this will be “the first shipment of gas” to that nation and that national production will continue to increase.
Nicolás Maduro’s statements on relations with Colombia come after the interview of the Colombian Foreign Minister, Rosa Villavicencio, in which she said that her country would support a transition plan in Venezuela that would contemplate Maduro’s departure from power: ““I think Maduro would accept that approach.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia stated that the the official’s words were taken out of context and that “it does not correspond to what was expressed by Villavicencio Mapy in the interview.” However, the journalist in charge of the text published the audio of the chancellor and stated that “the words are clear” and that the Colombian official “said them with complete tranquility and voluntarily.”
In terms of oil, Maduro said he has “absolute faith” that the country will reach the goal of 1,200,000 barrels per day this year, “at its own pace.” He also called on workers to strengthen agricultural production and essential goods: “More potatoes, more corn, more rice, more milk, more meat.”
During his speech, he stated that the Venezuelan economy will grow 9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year, a figure higher than official and private projections. “The real truth is that the economy is going to grow 9% again this year,” he said.
*Journalism in Venezuela is carried out in a hostile environment for the press with dozens of legal instruments in place to punish the word, especially the laws “against hate”, “against fascism” and “against the blockade.” This content was written taking into consideration the threats and limits that, consequently, have been imposed on the dissemination of information from within the country.
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