The Daily Journal.— Venezuela continues to record the world’s highest inflation rate in 2026, and according to economist Manuel Sutherland, the expansion of the monetary base represents one of the main factors driving the acceleration in prices. In his latest analysis, Sutherland estimates that Venezuela’s year-on-year inflation reached 576% between July 2025 and July 2026, […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America Many are talking—or choosing not to talk—about Venezuela’s external debt. International agencies such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and several British financial publications place the country’s debt at an astronomical $240 billion, while other voices in the economic community, such as Miguel Rodríguez, […]
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The debate over formal dollarization in Venezuela continues to divide public opinion as the country struggles with exchange-rate instability and the constant erosion of purchasing power. Economist Manuel Sutherland examines the issue critically, weighing the benefits and costs of abandoning the national currency. Neirlay Andrade The grassroots demand: Why do labor unions want the dollar? […]
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Yahvé Álvarez.- “A lengthy audit and an exhaustive investigation of Venezuela’s debt, of every bond, paper, and ticket, would be necessary in the event of repayment, and that would require at least eight or nine months, which would be ideal to thoroughly examine the debt without harming honest investors while also avoiding excessive payments that […]
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