He attributed the decision mostly to the impact of the U.S. tariffs on the global economy, but Venezuela’s latest economic troubles predated Trump’s announcement.

Oil prices eased to a three-week low on Friday on negative economic news from the United States and China and signs of ...

(Reuters) -Venezuela's national assembly on Thursday passed a decree proposed by President Nicolas Maduro's government declaring a state of economic emergency in response to U.S. sanctions and ...

But the growth mostly concentrated in Caracas, and communities across the country, including Maracaibo, which prides itself in being the heart of the oil industry, did not see major gains.

He attributed the decision mostly to the impact of the U.S. tariffs on the global economy, but Venezuela’s latest economic troubles predated Trump’s announcement.

People wait for a bank to open in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press Apr 15, 2025 / 02:17 AM EDT Apr 15, 2025 / 02:17 AM EDT ...

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Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela’s complex crisis as Maduro declares ‘economic emergency’ AP Venders sell in the street in Caracas By Associated Press Published April 15, 2025 1:17 am ...