In the first half of 2023, Venezuela’s economy has seen two strong contractions resulting in a 7% drop, as reported by the Venezuelan Finance Observatory (OVF). This suggests the economy has entered a new recessionary phase. Despite increased oil production, the decline is primarily attributed to weakened domestic aggregate demand. Some contributing factors have not […]
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