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Venezuela's New Leader Boosts Economy with U.S. Support

1/27/2026

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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's new leader, took office after Nicolás Maduro's removal.
She liberalizes the economy while maintaining political control.
With U.S. support, she redirected oil exports to the United States and injected $300 million into the banking system.
Economists foresee double-digit growth as she rewrites laws to attract foreign investment and raise wages, with debt markets rallying on optimism about debt restructuring.

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Story summary

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's new leader, took office after Nicolás Maduro's removal.
She liberalizes the economy while maintaining political control.
With U.S. support, she redirected oil exports to the United States and injected $300 million into the banking system.
Economists foresee double-digit growth as she rewrites laws to attract foreign investment and raise wages, with debt markets rallying on optimism about debt restructuring.