Rafael Ramirez

Sat Mar 15, 6:10 PM
Venezuela's Oil and Energy Minister and president of the state-owned oil company PDVSA Rafael Ramirez speaks to the National Assembly members in February 2008. Venezuelan state oil giant PDVSA has decided to sign some oil contracts in euros in the face of a plummeting dollar, local media reported, citing officials. Photo:Juan Barreto/AFP

Venezuela's Oil and Energy Minister and president of the state-owned oil company PDVSA Rafael Ramirez speaks to the National Assembly members in February 2008. Venezuelan state oil giant PDVSA has decided to sign some oil contracts in euros in the face of a plummeting dollar, local media reported, citing officials. Photo:Juan Barreto/AFP