Podcasts · Global Markets Policy & Power

What's Changed in Venezuela and Where Things Are Headed

18 May 2026 · 19 min · Episode 1

Venezuela's evolving geopolitical landscape presents both risks and opportunities for investors, but how can companies effectively assess them? In the debut episode of the "Global Markets, Policy and Power" podcast, Holland & Knight Chief International Officer George Mencio, Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola and Partner Ambassador Nathan Sales examine the country's shifting political and economic environment following Nicolás Maduro's removal. The discussion explores what has materially changed, what remains uncertain and how U.S. policy, sanctions relief and diplomatic engagement are shaping Venezuela's next chapter. From energy and mining reforms to political transition and investment risk, the episode offers a practical, big-picture perspective on the developments businesses and investors should be watching closely.

Links in the notes 3

• https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/m/mencio-george
• https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/v/viola-beth-a
• https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/sales-nathan-a

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