President Delcy Rodríguez: We are going to a new cycle of Portugal-Venezuela relations

Published at: 03/11/2026 12:40 PM

During the Portugal-Venezuela Business Forum, held in Caracas, President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the consolidation of a new cycle in bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two nations.

“We are going to a new cycle of Portugal-Venezuela relations of their economic cooperation, where today Venezuela leads economic growth in Latin America,” he said.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Economy of Portugal, Manuel Castro Almeida; the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emílio Sousa; the Portuguese ambassador, Manuel Piñeiro da Silva; Portuguese businessmen, as well as national authorities.

Rodríguez specified that the relationship between Portugal and Venezuela has traditionally functioned as a bridge of brotherhood between the two peoples. At the same time, it recognized the work of the European community in building the national economy.

In addition, he pointed out the negative impact generated by the economic blockade on Venezuela between the economic relations of these nations.

The Head of State emphasized that the country is experiencing a process of productive and consumption recovery, supported by recent macroeconomic indicators and growth projections for the year 2026.

In this regard, an invitation was extended to the business sector in Portugal and Europe to actively participate in the development of various strategic areas, such as construction, infrastructure, monetary intermediation, the energy sector, tourism, hospitality and commerce.

Mazo News Team