At a party, a Vz. was speaking about the deteriorating situation.
Chavez, in his hatred of people who are not dirt poor, is attacking the private school system.
Unfortunately, that is the only school system availbale for most there.
Chavez in a cabinet meeting had the Cuban Ambassador sit in as a special guest, a puzzling move for a nationalist.
Chavez, decrying elitism, is seeking to discourage things like piano lessons.
Things could much worse quickly in Venezuela.
The impact on the USA would be very big:
American companies operate many billions of dollars in plans in that country, providing huge numbers of jobs and taxes.
Venezuealn oil and petrochemicals are important to the rstability and security of the western hemisphere.
Ed