Belgrade, Beirut and Tehran have spent decades thriving between blocs, between sanctions and between rules that never quite get enforced. Their secret is not macroeconomic: it is a professional middle class that outlived the regimes and the circumstances that tried to tame it and learned to translate between worlds. Caracas has one of its own, with a history that makes it unique.

If you want to donate to Venezuelan earthquake victims —as an individual or an organization— this is what you must know.

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.

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 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.

Recent changes in Venezuela have sparked the interest of international investors, who are exploring opportunities in energy, debt, and local companies, albeit cautiously due to institutional risks.

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.

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.

Vicente Zavarce and Diego Salas appear time and again at the origin of several of the most relevant startups in the Venezuelan tech ecosystem. Their early investment has made them silent architects of the new tech cycle that is beginning to take shape in the country.

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 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.

The pet market in Venezuela is growing between 15% and 20% annually and is projected to reach $2 billion. The rise of doodles is setting a trend, while clinics, insurance companies, trainers, hotels, and luxury stores are proliferating, with innovative brands like Decopet and Bone Appetit leading the way.