I do not speak Spanish. My husband does, as does everyone else who will be on the boat. It's a medium sized trawler. We were aware of the extensive corruption, so that isn't exactly news, but it does make me a bit nervous. :-)

Thank you, everyone, for the great replies! Appreciate the info!

If you end up down there, dont miss los roques, might be one of the prettiest place i have ever seen!

The gasoline it almost free...I fill full of gasoline my Toyota Camry with 0,20$ including Tips, Yes 20 cents of american dolars,
Our raceboat take 700 liters, we fill full of gasoline with $30 dolars
Welcome to the country that drink more scoth whisky per capital in the world
P.D: the goverment its a sh.....t