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Articles on Venezuela’s politics, economy, and energy.
Taking a close look at Venezuela’s special economic zones
What are the incentives that Venezuelan SEZs have to offer, what are the main challenges, and what are the first projects that the government can present?
Venezuela presents budget for 2025
On Tuesday, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez presented a $22.7 billion national budget for 2025 at the National Assembly.
Venezuela quietly launches mass privatisation programme
Venezuela would be discreetly launching a mass privatisation programme, according to various sources who claim to have information on the matter.
Alex Saab proposes import substitution and boosting exports
Minister of Industry Alex Saab said that Venezuela should pursue a policy of import substitution, and also aim to be a leading exporter in the region.
UNDP upgrades 2024 growth for Venezuela to 6.1%
The United Nations Development Programme has upgraded its growth forecast for Venezuela this year, in its Second Quarter report published on 7 October.
Maduro reshuffles trade and foreign exchange administrations
On 19 September, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro announced changes in the administrations relating to trade and ports, as he spoke to the Productive Economy Council.
Delcy Rodriguez announces financial reforms
On 29 August Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez announced reforms to encourage growth in the financial sector.
New measures include reducing reserve requirements, allowing hard currency transactions between Venezuelan banks, and notes issued by the finance ministry.
Venezuela’s CB announces 8.78% growth, contrasting with independent estimates
On 29 August, the Central Bank of Venezuela said that the national economy grew by 8.8% in the second quarter of this year, and 8.4% in the first quarter.
UNDP forecasts 4.2% growth for Venezuela
On 28 June, the United Nations Development Programme released its forecast of 4.2% economic growth for Venezuela.
Maduro announces subsidies increase
This article has been edited from its original version, after it was confirmed that the minimum wage is not increasing, but subsidies are rising by USD 30.