Konstantin Semin. (№ 389344)

Exxon Mobil was ordered Venezuelan oil 50 years, until the nationalization in ' 76. Then what is interesting? Caracas in the era of ehksona and military dictatorships was a prosperous city and all of Venezuela: a rapid housing, expensive cars, Bohemia and glamour. For some, not for all. Then petrodollars is over - the country fell into total misery... However, under Hugo Chavez, the country did not get rid of the oil stranglehold. And still 95% of the income from oil. Still no new industries, no clear state planning. Still maneuvering and compromise with the oligarchy... At some point, even the most compelling and obvious references to a "hairy hand" of the state Department, simply cease to work as stop working any half-measures.