CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 190) — During the installation of the 82nd annual assembly of Fedecámaras, Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced efforts to prioritize monetary sovereignty and exchange stability to boost the economy.
During her discource on 8 Oct. 2026, Rodríguez reported the growth projection for the third quarter 2026 is higher than 6.5%.
She also reported a decrease in the exchange gap has been observed, going from 65.7% in Jan. 2026 to 11.7% in the Oct. 2026.
Rodríguez said the economic plan aims to continue reducing this gap until the end of the year.
Rodríguez attributed these achievements to the work of the National Economic Council and emphasized the importance of a sustainable development model with balance in distribution.
The interim head of state said she opposed dollarization as a solution to the OPEC country’s problems, pointing out it is essential to strengthen the national currency for economic growth and reiterated that monetary sovereignty is crucial for this process.
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