March 8, 2006
FMLN mayors sign pact with Venezuela to bring low-cost oil to poor communities
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On March 5 the FMLN and the Bolivarian Government in Venezuela announced a new joint venture that will help lower transportation costs in municipalities governed by the FMLN. The deal is part of PetroCaribe, an alternative integration plan put forward by the Hugo Chavez government; in El Salvador, it will "eliminate intermediaries and speculators in the fuel business and will stabilize supply and prices" according to the head of the Venezuelan Congress, Nicol
"I am a CISPES supporter because continuing to fight for social justice and a more people-centered country means continuing the dream and sacrifice of thousands of my fellow Salvadorans who died for that vision.” - Padre Carlos, New York City
