Although Venezuela provides between $1.5 and $2 billion annually to Cuba, Castro regards Chávez as something of a headache, owing to his rhetoric and his confrontational attitude with several countries.
Bien que le Venezuela apporte chaque année à Cuba entre 1,5 et 2 millions de dollars, Castro considère Chávez comme une source d'ennuis, au vu de son discours et de son attitude provocatrice à l’égard de plusieurs pays.