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Reuters: En la región petrolera venezolana, la reforma industrial genera esperanza y escepticismo

Los trabajadores y pensionados de la petrolera estatal venezolana PDVSA esperan que la reforma de la industria petrolera, impulsada por la intervención de Estados […]

Reuters: En la región petrolera venezolana, la reforma industrial genera esperanza y escepticismo

TL;DR

  • Venezuelan oil workers and pensioners hope a US-backed reform of PDVSA will improve their wages and pensions.
  • Some PDVSA employees and retirees in Maracaibo anticipate increased job security and value for their pay.
  • One manager with over 20 years of experience expressed hope for better pay but noted ongoing fear.
  • A retired PDVSA employee believes the economic boost is an illusion created by US propaganda.
  • The reforms follow US intervention and a proposed $100 billion energy reconstruction plan.