This prototype template is being privately circulated to a select group for testing and critique in advance of a June 1 launch. Suggestions and ideas for stories are welcome.

EDITORS NOTE: This update from VZ Economics, a publication from Economia Venezuela, aggregates information helpful to those rebuilding the country.

Some important topics and added to the platform:

The Atlantic Council report calls for a comprehensive “Plan Venezuela”—that aligns diplomatic, economic, and financial tools before it is too late. Similar to that used to save Colombia in 2000. Sustained US support under Plan Colombia rebuilt Colombia’s security, judicial, and state institutions, turning a near-failed state into a stable democracy. They argue the same needs to happen here and now. 

NOTE: Plan Pais, which was created in 2023, but never implemented was not referenced. VZE is currently producing a special report on such. 

A summary of the Venezuela session at the World Economic Forum.  Experts, Jason Bordoff, Ricardo Hausmann, Nari Woods, and Jeff Frieden discussed what the strategy should be for Venezuela. The concluded that the three phase approach of 1) Stabilization, 2) Recovery, 3) Transition won't work. The transition needs to come before recovery. Until there is the assurance of property right and free speech, the people and the investment needed for recovery simply won't come back. 

Grupo Cisneros announced at the Caracas stock exchange that nearly two thirds of $1 billion capital fund dedicated to investing in Venezuela has been raised. Group CEO, Adriana Cisneros, said the US-based Fondo Intrépida (Intrepid Fund) intends to invest in three or four key areas ranging from the agro-industrial sector to real estate, infrastructure, basic services, and telecommunications, ruled out hydrocarbons and mining.

As for where the oil money is going from seized tankers, House Foreign affairs member Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) grills Michael Kozak, Senior Official at the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs as to the status of the 3 billion dollars collected by the US from Venezuelan Oil sales. He stated that KPMG was selected as the auditor of this account and that there would be a quarterly update. Of note is that other reporting has said that Deloitte was selected to play a major role.

Empresa Polar, Venezuela's largest privately owned company announced a program to help create 1000 companies. Led by US trained Lorenzo Mendoza, the grandson of its founder, Polar is a highly successful private sector enterprise and as one of the largest companies in South America is well positioned to assist entrepreneurial enterprises needed to foster economic growth. We look forward to following their progress. 

The first report produced by Economia Venezuela is on the Venezuela's Real Estate Market. The 5500-word report includes an overview of all aspects of Real Estate in Venezuela in what we believe is the most comprehensive overview that has been published and made available.

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Groomed to run the family business, Adriana Cisneros is positioned to play a key role in the development of Venezuela with investment fund that is approaching $1 billion. VIEW

At its 85th Anniversary, Lorenzo Mendoza, Empresa Polar CEO announced bold plan to grow the economy by helping create 1000 companies over 15 years. Led by US trained Lorenzo Mendoza, the grandson of its founder, Empresas Polar generates an estimated $5–7 billion in annual revenue and employs 30,000–35,000 people, making it the largest private-sector company in Venezuela. VIEW

In a recent analysis, the Atlantic Council argues that Venezuela has entered a critical but time-sensitive phase, where economic opportunity is emerging despite political uncertainty. The report frames the country as a “winnable” strategic challenge but warns that delay risks entrenching opaque economic networks rather than enabling broad recovery. —the window is open, but it will not remain so indefinitely. VIEW

A new research report titled “Venezuela Real Estate Market Outlook 2026” offers detailed recent examinations of Venezuela’s real estate sector, providing investors, policymakers, and researchers with a structured overview of the market’s dynamics.

The 5,300-word report, published in March 2026, was produced by Economia Venezuela, a business research and media organization formed in 2025 to produce analysis and information on the Venezuelan economy. VIEW

This green technology ,winner of several recent awards can move oil from API of 9 to API of 16 thereby thinner and more easily transported. The company is seeking 200 million.

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States (VACC) is the leading platform for connection, representation, and business growth for Venezuelan entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S. VIEW

Additions to the Research Library:

Property Transactions, Insight on Current Challenge for Property Owners

Ley del Deudor Hipotecario

Proposed restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector to prevent future nationalizations.

The Long Shadow of Venezuela Economic Disaster.

Venezuelan Chamber of Construction