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Reconstruction exceeds Venezuela’s fiscal capacity, José Guerra warns

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Rebuilding the areas devastated by the June 24 earthquakes exceeds the Venezuelan government’s fiscal capacity and will require the country to secure extraordinary sources of financing to cover an investment that could reach $15 billion, economist José Guerra said. The former congressman argued that the deterioration of public finances prevents the […]

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 […]