“We must create our own sources of wealth ... increase the efficiency of PDVSA (oil company - RT .), Increase oil production,” he said at a rally against the introduction of an economic blockade by the United States.
Maduro said that the country produces one million barrels of oil per day, however, according to him, by the end of the year it is necessary to increase this figure to two million barrels. Money from the sale of Venezuelan wealth should be invested in healthcare, education, and construction.
Thus, the head of the Bolivarian Republic expects to respond to US sanctions.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he was considering the introduction of a blockade against Venezuela.