Venezuelan Foreign Minister thanks Nicaragua for rejecting Citgo theft (+Post)

In a message through his account on the social networking site

We thank our friends in Nicaragua, President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, for their categorical rejection of the theft of our company CITGO, which was committed in collusion with the US government, the Venezuelan opposition and the masses… pic.twitter.com/qDsgcpAO7F

– Evan Gil (@evangel) June 18, 2024

Gil denounced that the theft of the state entity, Petroleos de Venezuela, was carried out “in collusion” with Washington, the Venezuelan opposition, and major companies.

The letter from Ortega and Murillo condemned, and shared in the indignation of the Bolivarian people and their government, “brother and comrade on the path of liberation,” against the colonial and imperialist policies of the United States, which continue to usurp the people’s resources.

The text deemed the expropriation of Citgo unlawful and illegal, while once again denouncing and condemning “these ridiculous violations that reflect consistent disruptive behaviour” on the part of the northern nation, which “have caused and continue to cause so much harm” to the world and the international community.

Both individuals sent a brotherly and supportive hug to President Nicolas Maduro, his government and social movements.

We direct this denunciation and denunciation in the name of our people who knew how to overcome and fight all the intrusions, interferences and occupations launched by the ambitions and greed of Yankee imperialism, throughout history, against the brave and determined workers. (Simon) Bolivar, (Hugo) Chavez and Nicolas (Maduro).”

The National Assembly (Parliament) discussed this issue in a regular session on Tuesday, which was rejected by parliamentarians.

Jorge Rodriguez, Speaker of Parliament, denounced the US Court of Delaware’s acceptance of bids to complete the auction and the theft of Citgo.

He announced that “there are companies that have previously shared the spoils at a truly ridiculous price,” because the assets of that Venezuelan entity amount to $21 billion.

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