Tony Frangie Mawad

Director and editor-in-chief of Ecosistema. Tony is a Venezuelan journalist and political scientist who graduated from Boston University and lives in Caracas. He has written for several international media outlets—including Bloomberg, Politico, The Economist, Foreign Policy, and others—and writes Venezuela Weekly, a bilingual newsletter.

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Informed, Budget-Constrained, and Deeply Segmented: Meet the Venezuelan Consumer, According to a New Study

A psychographic study by economist Asdrúbal Oliveros's team and BAM Consulting reveals that Venezuela's 2026 consumer are doing more research than ever and still carries a deep-seated love of comfort in their DNA — even when the wallet says otherwise.

Burgum in Caracas: Us Seeks to Explore Investments in Critical Minerals and Gold

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Caracas to explore investments in Venezuela's mining sector, while the government announced an expansion of the Mining Law to attract foreign capital.

What to Expect from the Venezuelan Economy in 2026? Key Takeaways from the Ecoanalítica Forum

Local firm Ecoanalítica projects double-digit growth for Venezuela by 2026, led by finance, oil, and telecommunications, with an economic cycle now driven by investment. But bottlenecks remain.

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.

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