Electric and hybrid cars, and some electric motorcycles, are being imported or assembled in the country, an advantage in the face of the fuel shortage. But how many Venezuelans can really afford one?
Many transnational companies fled the country, others are still trying to sell their assets to local capital, and there are those who decided to stay and adapt
Traditional brands are competing for the meager purchasing power of Venezuelans with knockoff brands and imported items that pay no taxes or comply with sanitary and quality regulations
Rum and cocoa, but also shrimp, food, and even auto parts. The figures are still very low, but the private industry is exporting much more than in 2019 and 2020
The Venezuelan Central Bank started publishing some numbers after years of total opacity, and some foreign institutions are projecting growth that to Venezuelans seems otherwordly
Hiking prices of gas and food in the countries home to our migrants, where the global inflation is already cutting expenses, will compromise the amounts of economic to send to Venezuela
Not only does it pose a risk for those who incur in debt and the creditor banks particularly, but for the Venezuelan banking system, overall
Business leaders and economists warn that punishing transactions in USD, as the Maduro government is preparing to do, can reignite inflation and increase informality
How has the bodegón economy affected the ingredient availability and price of Venezuela's favorite Christmas dish? Let's see
Tech startups that offer online banking and financial services, transportation and delivery services, as well as digital payment alternatives, e-commerce, cryptocurrencies and fintech are multiplying all over the country
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