[Eva]

Our friend in Venezuela sent his wife back to the states last week because he fears that the airports will run out of jet fuel soon, making it difficult to leave the country should the need arise.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

SITUATION REPORTS - December 13 2002*** 18:10 GMT - Caracas daily TalCual reports that refining units at Petroleos de Venezuela's (PDVSA) El Palito refinery have suffered substantial damage as a result of failed efforts by unqualified personnel to restart the facility. Unleaded gasoline stocks have been contaminated with leaded gasoline, which means that thousands of vehicles that operate with unleaded gasoline will be damaged in coming days.***