Visitor of the day: VENEZUELAN DELEGATION
In a bid to strengthen economic, governmental and cultural ties, a Venezuelan delegation is visiting New Mexico this week.
Bernardo Alvarez Herrera, Venezuelan ambassador to the United States, is scheduled to speak to the Senate this morning.
Venezuelan petroleum representatives also will meet with New Mexico oil and gas business leaders to discuss future trade and equipment development opportunities.
Other Venezuelan visitors will focus on tourism, finance and banking systems, economic development and environmental issues.
The delegation's visit comes on the heels of a two-month strike against Venezuela president Hugo Chavez that has crippled the country's oil exports.