The Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce (Fedecámaras) asked the government to respect the rule of law, regulations and any procedure concerning due process, regardless of the kind of good subject to seizure.

Fedecámaras president José Luis Betancourt stated that in the event of any doubt, in-court legitimate defense should be granted. He urged the government to stop recent actions and lay the foundations for dialogue.

He made reference to Yaracuy state, where "violent attacks on productive farms have been taken place. Such events do not help at all the peaceful environment needed in Venezuela to answer to current social problems," Betancourt said.

"Such events are despicable and should be strenuously rejected, whatever their origin. No country should be under threat, violence, insecurity."

He noted that businesspersons are willing to join the government to improve domestic conditions, by the government should provide assurances for the right of property.

Betancourt insisted on stating that recent takeover over the last few weeks is not under the law, and this damages citizens' security and institutions.