Although over 70% of national income remains in the hands of just 20% of the population, Chavez has forced big foreign oil companies to pay much higher royalties and has started expropriating unproductive land and industrial facilities.
Même si plus de 70 % du revenu national restent entre les mains de 20 % de la population, Chavez a forcé de grandes compagnies pétrolières à augmenter les royalties versées et a commencé à exproprier installations industrielles et terrains improductifs.