The tanker “Pilin Leon” has become the beacon of the general strike of Venezuelan ships. Since its crew went on strike ten days ago, the Government has been trying to take it over. Essentially, the crew would accept another certified crew, but most are on strike anyway. Last night, the Government tried to take it over, but it was clear that the new crew did not qualify and they disembarked. Today, the National Guard brought another crew on board in an effort by the Government to obtain a victory. This time the crew was made of Indians found through a headhunter. Unfortunately, the crew also did not meet the requirements because of their training, languages as well as regulations as to certifications in Venezuela. They have disembarked by now. Reportedly, the Venezuelan Navy refused to follow the orders of the President and thus the National Guard was used. The objection is not only political, but it is also a matter of sefaety as the Navy refused to do the type of commando operation that was performed twice in the last twenty four hours on the “Pilin Leon”
The Devil's Excrement
Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.
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