1. Although unsuccessful in his attempts to renegotiate with the oil corporations, Chávez focused on his stated goal of improving both the fairness and efficiency of Venezuela's formerly lax tax collection and auditing system, especially for major corporations and landholders.

석유 기업과의 재협상은 실패했으나 차베스는 베네수엘라의 느슨한 세금 제도의 공평성과 효율성을 특히 대기업과 지주들을 상대로 증진하는 데 몰두했다.