Pérez Ayestarán was reiterating the same message delivered earlier by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The Maduro government’s commitment to joining the BRICS is a major reason that his government is now being subjected to a regime-change international campaign using charges of corruption in the July 28 presidential elections as a justification.

“We believe Venezuela will be a great addition to BRICS; we have the largest certified reserves of oil in the world that will also add to the basket of products that BRICS as a whole can offer,” Pérez Ayestarán told Sputnik.

“I would hope that in Kazan during the next summit, the decision can be officially announced in a positive manner. It will very much be a welcome development in Venezuela. But if not, we are still there with our offer and our commitment to be an active player in this new world.”

He added: “BRICS is at the forefront of this new multipolar world that has emerged and Venezuela wants to contribute to the consolidation of this new world.”

https://www.rt.com/news/602392-venezuela-election-maduro-us/

Comment:  Everyone is sick of CIA meddling in their elections.  I believe it is not long before CIA operatives are jailed.