Analysts converged that the Administration of Donald Trump seeks to stop the growth of the Venezuelan economy to continue imposing sanctions against that nation.
For political analyst Basem Tajeldine it is understandable the desperation of the United States (US) before the Venezuelan Petro, because the digital currency seeks to face the aggressions and economic sanctions of the Donald Trump Government against the South American nation.
"It is natural the erroneous and irate attitude of the US before what seems to be a successful policy, not only of Venezuela, but that several countries are already building their own cryptocurrency (...) Venezuela has already given the example, a country that has clearly suffered financial and commercial blockages from the US Government, "he said.
Tajeldine considered that the USA he has the full knowledge that the Venezuelan cryptocurrency will strengthen the economy of that nation, so the sanctions and aggressions of Trump that affect the Venezuelan people will not be able to work.
The Petro may be acquired by legal and natural persons from its web portal www.elpetro.gob.ve.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Thursday the start of the purchase of the Petro Cryptocurrency for all legal and natural persons.
"From this March 23 all legal entities and citizens can buy the first Venezuelan cryptocurrency," said the Venezuelan president.
What are the steps to follow to obtain the Petro?
The purchase of the first cryptocurrency in Latin America will be made through the official website www.elpetro.gob.ve.
The direct purchase process through the web portal will be enabled in the next 15 business days.
The purchase can be made in convertible currencies, in currencies such as the yuan, the Russian ruble, euros and rupees.
It can also be exchanged with other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
These are the services that will be paid with El Petro
Where will the Petro be stored?
As a backup mechanism and to safeguard the cryptocurrency, a "Petro Wallet" or Petro Billetera was implemented.
The "Petro Wallet" or Petro Billetera will be virtual and will be used to save the Petros of each user, which will have a username and password