The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Venamcham) met with a delegation from the United States Congress to discuss key issues in bilateral trade, such as mechanisms to attract investment, as well as offering legal security, transparency, and competitiveness.

The meeting in Caracas also served to “evaluate ways to reintegrate the Venezuelan economy into international markets.”

“The U.S. delegation was led by Congressman Brian Mast, accompanied by members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), including Representatives Randy Fine and Kat Cammack of Florida, and Representative Jonathan Jackson of Illinois. Also present was John M. Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy.”

Amaru Liendo, president of Venamcham, emphasized that the institution maintains the nation’s commitment to fostering and strengthening economic relations between the two countries, “promoting a sustainable business environment that defends free enterprise. Strengthening these relations is built through dialogue, innovation, and solid alliances between the public and private sectors.”

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Coffee, tea, and spices are the leading products in Venezuelan exports to the United States in the first months of 2026, according to recent data from the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

On its social media account, the chamber indicated that other notable exports include “organic chemicals at $10.65 million; cocoa and cocoa products at $8.88 million; pearls, precious stones, and metals at $8.19 million; and electrical machinery and equipment at $5.15 million.”

Other products included in bilateral trade are beverages, liquors, and vinegar, which registered exports of $3.25 million, while the special classification Nesoi reported $1.40 million.

Among the categories that stand out in non-oil exports from the Caribbean country to the U.S. are cereals and flours at $1.25 million; miscellaneous edible preparations at $977,000; and inorganic chemicals at $751,000.

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Moderate optimism among managers was manifested during the meeting on February 22, held by the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the live and direct survey, whose results were reported at the end of the day, attendees and participants estimated for this year a growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 3.52 %. 83.1 % of the executives surveyed expect a good or regular to good situation for their sectors in 2024. However, they anticipate and assume inflation and a rise in the dollar.

The new president of the Caracas Stock Exchange, Horacio Velutini, participated in one of the panels, and focused his arguments and information on opportunities for companies and the country

At the Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites – Caracas, with excellent participation of speakers and attendees, was held the event Economic Perspectives 2024 convened and organized by VenAmCham. Different exhibitors, who are reference in their areas of expertise, took part in the Program with their vision and opinions.

Economists Ricardo Hausmann and Tamara Herrera intervened via international connection the first, and in person the second. Both referred to and analyzed the Panorama of the Global Economy Vs the Venezuelan Economy for the current year.

One of the scheduled panels that attracted particular attention was that of Bank Credits and Business Opportunities; it was composed by Kathy Di Battista of Xtreme Group as moderator, Jorge Nogueroles of the Banking Association, Arnoldo Gabaldón of Cashea, and Horacio Velutini Sosa, new president of the Caracas Stock Exchange and member of the board of directors of the National Investment Promotion Council.

For Velutini, the potential of Venezuela is immense, so he invited to communicate and share positively this great, as well as present, opportunity

The large public participation brought together entrepreneurs, managers, business leaders and various professionals. The Venemergencia Group in the person of its partner and co-founder, Andrés Simón Gonzalez-Silén, as well as Cashea and its Chief Financial Officer Arnoldo Gabaldón, were active in multiple conversations and informative contacts with the attendees of the event.

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