Here is how trump’s Sanctions Cripple Venezuela – The new sanctions imposed by the United States with the aim of overthrowing President Nicolas Maduro were the subject of debate on Wednesday throughout the Venezuelan territory, including the Caracas bus terminal.
Residents and the drivers in Venezuela say that the actions of US President Trump put them in a position that they can not cover their expenses anymore.
Some blamed the sanctions on Maduro, others, such as Joel Cardenas, blamed opposition leader Juan Guaido, who recently returned from an international tour designed to gain support to get rid of Maduro.
“When you return you should be imprisoned, ”said Cardenas, a 54-year-old driver, referring to Guaido.
During his tour, the opposition leader traveled to Europe and the United States to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
A week later, Washington imposed aggressive measures/sanctions against the Russian government-controlled company Rosneft Trading SA and its president Didier Casimiro, with the goal of taking away Maduro’s source of financial aid.
Venezuela, which was once a rich nation, is now in the midst of a political confrontation of historical dimensions. “The political and social crisis has divided the country”. Sources say.
The families have been divided and at least 4.5 million Venezuelans have fled the country due to the deterioration of public services. Many of those who remain in the country do not have reliable running water or electricity.
Truck drivers say, their “companies cannot find parts for vehicles or replace flat tires”.
Antonio Salazar, who has driven buses for 30 years, blamed Maduro for the current collapse in the country.
“If the government is not responsible for this, who are we going to blame?” “There is no other responsible here but the government.”
In many parts of the country, drivers line up for two days to refuel.
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, but its production has collapsed over the past two decades, Yet, Sanctions Cripple Venezuela even further.
One of the passengers, Jose Argenis Lopez, said he does not expect the problems of Venezuela to be solved as long as the stalemate between the government and the opposition continues.
