President Hugo Chávez wants the private sector to invest in Venezuela, by arguing that the government is not at odds with businesses.

"Are you willing to invest in Venezuela? Here, we are. This government is not an enemy of Venezuelan businesses. We are ready to give them a stake, as we are doing it in different ambits."

"Nevertheless, domestic businesses should not lend themselves to attack their own homeland, as it was the case five years ago, to cause the collapse of the government and the democratic system," the ruler clarified.