economy
diciembre 26, 2025
Los venezolanos, más preocupados por la economía navideña que por el despliegue de EE.UU. (Fotos)
El aumento de los precios, el alza del dólar y la presión de las compras de la temporada configuran una atípica Navidad en Venezuela, que comenzó localmente el pasado 1 de octubre por orden de Nicolás Maduro en medio de un imponente despliegue militar ordenado por Estados Unidos en aguas próximas al país suramericano. EFE […]
TL;DR
- Merchants and shoppers in Caracas observed many people in the streets but few substantial purchases in the days leading up to Christmas Eve.
- Customers are buying traditional Christmas ingredients like those for hallacas, but in smaller quantities to make their money last.
- Vendors are seeing lower profits this year, with some, like a 70-year-old merchant, having to reduce staff due to economic downturn.
- Prices are a significant concern, with payments often made in bolivars at the official exchange rate, though dollars are also accepted.
- The bolivar has significantly devalued against the dollar in 2025, with the official exchange rate showing a substantial increase in the dollar's value.
- Despite geopolitical tensions with the U.S., many Venezuelans seem to be trying not to let it affect their daily lives or holiday spending.
- Some vendors offer promotions in dollars and accept bolivars at favorable rates, acknowledging that people will still buy gifts for children.
- The daily reality in Venezuela involves varying prices depending on the currency of payment, with December purchases adding pressure.
- While the conflict with the U.S. is seen as having a mental impact, some believe it has paradoxically led to more foreign currency entering the country, contrasting with past restrictions.