In the lobby of the building where Iván Freites works, a
photograph of an oil rig covers one wall. Emblazoned across it is the
Venezuelan flag and a quote from former president Hugo Chávez. “We want
Venezuelan oil to bring peace and love,” it reads. Mr Freites, a union leader
at PDVSA, the state oil company, would like that too. But having seen the
Chávez government and subsequent regime of Nicolás Maduro plunder the oil
producer, strip it of investment, sack experienced managers and replace them
with military officers, he no longer thinks that outcome is possible, at least
not for now. More…
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