Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez said on Thursday during the "Against Sanctions and For Peace" pilgrimage in the state of Anzoátegui that economic diversification has been the "wonderful secret" that has allowed the country, despite sanctions, to demonstrate steady growth over the past five years. She emphasized that this path became possible thanks to the development not only of the oil sector but also of other industries.
Rodríguez noted the strategic potential of the eastern state, calling it not only an oil and gas power but also a strong agricultural, livestock, and tourist center. Accompanied by the minister of tourism and the governor, she announced funds would be allocated to restore local commercial and tourist infrastructure, in particular the traditional "Paseo de las empanadas" — a popular promenade. "What I see in Anzoátegui during this pilgrimage is an economic explosion," Rodríguez said, highlighting the region's advantages and its natural beauties, such as Mochima National Park, which, she said, serve as drivers of the non-oil economy.
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