Maduro desestima eventual embargo petrolero de EEUU

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro downplays the impact of a potential US oil embargo, calling it illegal and against US and Venezuelan interests. The US has already imposed severe economic sanctions on Venezuela, affecting financial transactions and operations with CITGO. Venezuela, a major oil supplier to the US, has been diversifying its oil markets, especially towards China. The country faces financial and production challenges, compounded by a recent corruption scandal involving the arrest of several executives.

What was Nicolás Maduro's stance on the potential U.S. oil embargo?

• He requested more information.

• He supported it.

• He was indifferent.

• He dismissed its impact.

What did the U.S. sanctions in August prohibit?

• Export of U.S. technology

• New transactions with Venezuelan authorities

• Travel to Venezuela

• Import of Venezuelan goods

Which U.S. subsidiary of the Venezuelan state oil company was affected by the sanctions?

• Chevron

• CITGO

• ExxonMobil

• Shell

Towards which country did Venezuela diversify its oil exports?

• Brazil

• Russia

• China

• India

What recent issue has the Venezuelan state oil company faced?

• Natural disasters

• Corruption scandal

• Technological failures

• Labor strikes