Venezuela has offered to supply its national alcoholic drink cocuy into Russia, which is produced from stem of local agave. Chavez is sure that cocuy can compete with vodka.
Cocuy is a strong alcoholic drink, which is produced mostly in Venezuela and Mexico. Alcohol content may make up 50 % or 56% from the total volume. It is used for making cocktails.
Russia exports armament into Venezuela, Russian oil companies are making investments into mining operations in the country. At the same time there is hardly any import from Venezuela.
Author: Irina Fomina