Venezuelan citizens are expressing growing discontent as the nation’s economic crisis deepens, marked by a rising dollar and eroding salaries. Analyst Alexis Alzuru reports a perception that economic hardship disproportionately impacts the population while large businesses continue to thrive. The situation echoes past concerns regarding subsidized oil revenues, specifically referencing previous arrangements with Cuba. The article suggests a widening gap between the economic struggles of ordinary Venezuelans and the financial success of powerful entities. This escalating crisis is characterized by increasing public frustration and a sense of unfair distribution of economic benefits. The author implies a systemic issue of resource allocation contributing to the current instability. Further details regarding the specific businesses benefiting are not provided in this excerpt.