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Fiscal concerns and lack of transparency shape economists’ debate over U.S.-Venezuela oil deal

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The announcement of the oil agreement between Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked widespread debate among the country’s economists. Unlike the critical consensus among former oil ministers, economic experts have expressed a broader range of views, from deep fiscal skepticism to cautious optimism and open […]

Economic reality is another earthquake: Venezuela’s reconstruction requires coordination, not a state monopoly

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros has brought a sobering reality to the forefront, one that forces the country to look beyond the physical destruction and the undeniable human tragedy. The recent earthquake has carved a deep crack into Venezuela’s already fragile financial structure. According to the analyst’s preliminary estimates, the material losses are […]

Venezuela’s Economic Challenge Depends on Stabilizing the Dollar

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

José Gregorio Yépez Economists who follow Venezuela closely agree that the U.S. dollar exchange rate plays a central role in shaping the country’s current economic reality. Price behavior in Venezuela remains closely tied to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. currency in the local market. As a result, maintaining exchange-rate stability has become a […]