Mind the Gap
The difference between the official and parallel exchange rates for dollars and bolivars are increasing again. Why is this happening? How will it impact Venezuela?
Economy
Even if the Opposition Wins, the Economic Recovery Will Be Rocky
The Venezuelan economy –growing at single digit rates after a decade-long massive contraction– continues to suffer structural constraints that not even regime change can lift in the short term
The Discreet Impact of Venezuelan Remittances
In Venezuela, Ecoanalítica estimates remittances at around USD 3 billion, or nearly 3% of GDP. But they impact way more than household income.
India: An Unconventional Goodfella in Venezuela
The competition between the U.S. and China and the Venezuelan need to access the Asian market made of India an economic actor of increasing relevance
Move Fast and Drop Things: The Rise of Venezuela’s Delivery Sector
A plethora of startups currently involving from 180,000 to 300,000 workers surged as the result of deregulation and created a new role for motorizados in the social imaginary
Maduro Is Doing a Cash-Strapped Campaign to Control Inflation
Economists Asdrúbal Oliveros and Jesús Palacios Chacín, from consulting and research firm Ecoanalítica, explain what we should expect from Venezuela’s economy following the new sanctions regime and the elections
How the Cocoa Boom May Impact Venezuela
The supply-demand gap took the global price of this fruit to levels not seen in 60 years. Does this mean prosperity for Venezuelan producers?
Is Venezuela Headed to Debt Restructuring?
Venezuela hires Rothschild to review assets and liabilities at the center of important disputes and part of the ongoing political negotiations
What Does The Evidence Actually Say About Sanctions on Venezuela?
While its economic effect is subjected to intense debate, its political impact is more clear. Here’s an overview of the conflicting stances around how these measures affect our economy and our people
The Secret Life of Caracas Street Vendors
The economic dynamics of Venezuela’s street vendors remains elusive. But more than a 100 interviews with buhoneros reveal cartels, unofficial business guilds, fierce seasonal competition and –sometimes violent– control of whole streets.
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