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Germany's entrepreneurs betting on post-Maduro Venezuela

After Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was ousted in January 2026, the country has opened sectors like oil to foreign investment and resumed relations with international financial bodies including the World Bank and IMF. A small group of German entrepreneurs who remained through years of economic decline are optimistic about growth opportunities in areas like medical technology and energy, though concerns persist about political uncertainty, infrastructure challenges like power outages, and a shortage of skilled labor.