I would not claim to be an expert as my knowledge is a bit dated.... but was once paid a lot to examine the Venezuelan international business practice / track record.  Two things.  

First, they are typical of emerging nations with corrupt law and politics.... macho in attitude and violent.  They suckered American and European companies into heavy investment every few years for decades.  I could not find out why the suckers kept coming back.   

Second, it is a big world.  Why look at Venezuela until it is evident that they have culturally become honorable with the capacity for truth.  This is the sort of society one sees as a result of a poisonous mix of Catholicism and nationalism.  500 years in the making, it will not change much for at least another 100.