Venezuela could lead LAC region economic growth in 2026

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2026, Words: 286) — Venezuela could lead economic growth in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region by 2026, according to the OPEC country’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

Her comments come amid what she described as an “optimistic assessment” of Venezuela’s economy. This, she said, supported by indicators showing improvements in industrial capacity and domestic consumption.