Overview
- Rodríguez, in a Sunday address marking 100 days in office, said Venezuela is open to the world and promoted new hydrocarbons and mining laws to give investors clear rules.
- She said oil output has reached 1.1 million barrels a day and claimed nearly 9% GDP growth, alongside about $70 million in small‑business loans mainly for women.
- U.S. officials have eased some curbs on state banks and expanded Chevron’s licenses, and the IMF has reopened ties, moves that help restore transfers, card payments and dollar wallets in the banking system.
- Rodríguez said an Amnesty Law has aided more than 8,000 people, while rights group Foro Penal says releases remain uneven and political prisoners are still held.
- Her interim term passed the 90‑day mark on April 5, a court‑set limit that can be extended by the National Assembly and that has revived questions about her mandate.