Venezuela Is Slowly Coming Back to Life, But Not for Everyone
Parts of daily life feel surprisingly normal. Yet much of the country that I and eight million others left behind remains unchanged.
Category: Economy
Fix the Deficit and Venezuela’s Dollar Question Answers Itself
Some say dollarization won’t rescue Venezuela. Here’s my take: open the economy and we’ll see.
The Environmental Blind Spot of Venezuela’s Oil Deal Controversy
Few people wondered about the environmental consequences of the supposed energy investments.
Why the US Dollar Won’t Fix the Venezuelan Economy
Full dollarization fails to address the root causes of mismanagement and risks crippling long-term capacities.
Trump’s “Mega Deal” in Venezuela Could Deepen Risks for Investors
Without meaningful democratic reforms, the agreement may jeopardize the investments Washington hopes to attract.
Oil Prices Are Up — So Why Isn’t Venezuela?
Higher global prices have not translated into visible recovery. The reasons are structural, not accidental.
The Return of Inflation: What Venezuelans Are Seeing at the Market
After a brief stabilization, prices are climbing again. For households, the psychology matters as much as the statistics.