tke711
10-09-2007, 11:10 AM
Story Here (http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/10/09/chavez.taxes.ap/index.html)
I guess that Chavez is sick of his countries "American" ways, so now he's going to try to do something about it.
President Hugo Chavez is on a moral crusade in Venezuela, preaching against vices from alcohol to cholesterol, vowing to curb whisky imports and ordering beer trucks off the street.
His government announced increased taxes on alcohol and tobacco on Monday, and Chavez also plans steep new taxes on luxury items such as fancy cars and artwork.
It's all part of Chavez's efforts to encourage Venezuelans to adopt the psyche of the "New Man," a socialist revolutionary with a monk-like purity of purpose. Chavez often cites the life of Cuba's iconic hero Ernesto "Che" Guevara as an ideal example -- and complains that many Venezuelans' values are not up to par.
Good luck with that Chavez! :lol:
I guess that Chavez is sick of his countries "American" ways, so now he's going to try to do something about it.
President Hugo Chavez is on a moral crusade in Venezuela, preaching against vices from alcohol to cholesterol, vowing to curb whisky imports and ordering beer trucks off the street.
His government announced increased taxes on alcohol and tobacco on Monday, and Chavez also plans steep new taxes on luxury items such as fancy cars and artwork.
It's all part of Chavez's efforts to encourage Venezuelans to adopt the psyche of the "New Man," a socialist revolutionary with a monk-like purity of purpose. Chavez often cites the life of Cuba's iconic hero Ernesto "Che" Guevara as an ideal example -- and complains that many Venezuelans' values are not up to par.
Good luck with that Chavez! :lol: