Venezuela's Pres. Marcos Perez Jimenez dedicates highway connecting Caracas to the sea

The transcript discusses the Autopista Highway in Venezuela, a major construction project in Latin America since the Panama Canal. The highway, costing $60 million, was dedicated by President Marcos Perez Jimenez and blessed by Monsignor Armando Lombardi. It replaced an old road and was celebrated as a national holiday. Venezuela, a major oil producer, reinvests half of its oil revenue into public works, including this highway and the Caracas Central Bolivar business district.

What is considered Latin America's greatest construction achievement since the Panama Canal?

• The Autopista Highway

• The Andes Tunnel

• The Caracas Skyscraper

• The Amazon Bridge

Who officially dedicated the Autopista Highway?

• The President of Panama

• The Mayor of Caracas

• Monsignor Armando Lombardi

• Colonel Marcos Perez Jimenez

How many people attended the national holiday celebration for the highway?

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

What portion of Venezuela's oil revenue is reinvested into public works?

• All

• One-third

• Half

• Two-thirds

What is another major project in Venezuela besides the Autopista Highway?

• The Amazon Bridge

• The Caracas, Central Bolivar business district

• The Andes Tunnel

• The Maracaibo Port