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Gustavo Sandoval

Staff Writer. Gustavo is an economist from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas.

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A Private Sector Report Reveals Much About Venezuela’s Business World

A report by the country's main business association diagnoses a Venezuelan economy that grew in 2025 but is generating less formal employment, with structural obstacles intact. Although the country has changed in 2026, its challenges and key messages remain very much alive.

After a Long Silence, the Central Bank of Venezuela Published Economic Data. We Break It Down.

After a prolonged period of silence, the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) has resumed publishing economic indicators. The data reveals persistent inflation of over 600% and uneven growth driven primarily by the oil sector. We explain in detail what these figures mean.

Venezuela Returns to the Oil Map: These Are the Opportunities and Limitations of the Reopening

After years of isolation, Venezuelan oil is gradually returning to international markets, driven by new licenses and regulatory changes. But between sanctions, technical bottlenecks, and institutional risks, the sector's growth will be real but conditional. We explain.

From Empty Storefronts to Third Places: The Discreet Reinvention of Venezuelan Shopping Malls

From temples of consumerism in crisis to experience and leisure centers. Venezuela's large malls are reinventing themselves with brands and technology. Meanwhile, smaller malls are seeking salvation by becoming the essential "third place" for their communities.

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