US Firms Flock to Venezuela Amid Turmoil: General Electric Deal Sparks Optimism As Venezuela's interim government struggles to stabilize the country's economy and rebuild its international relationships, a growing number of US companies are taking a chance on the South American nation. The latest sign of this trend is a deal between General Electric and the Venezuelan interim government, marking a significant co-operation between the two sides. This development comes as a welcome relief to Venezuela's economy, which has been battered by years of hyperinflation, food shortages, and a crippling oil crisis. With the deal, General Electric becomes the latest high-profile US firm to invest in Venezuela, joining a growing list of companies seeking to tap into the country's vast natural resources and growing market.
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.