It's not, of course, just the oil and gas. Think of the electricity grid. That's the backbone of a society. It's over 30% decline in nationwide electricity production [in Venezuela] and it's going the wrong direction. So, yes, the challenges are large. 25 years of, of a narco terrorist kleptocracy is not good for societies, which again is why the gentle nudges, the paper tiger approaches of the past just haven't worked. (08:52–08:59)
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Asserts that Venezuela's nationwide electricity production has declined by over 30%.
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