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A country report for Venezuela is presented from publisher S&P Global, with topics including economic growth, country risk scores, and political structure.

A country report for Venezuela is presented from publisher Country Watch, with topics including economic growth, political risk index and foreign investments.

A country report for Venezuela s presented from the publisher PRS Group, with topics including Economic Risk, Financial Risk, and Political Risk.

A country report for Venezuela is presented from publisher The PRS Group, with topics including risk assessments, government stability and internal conflict, and the country's economic conditions.

A country report for Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is presented from publisher IHS Global, with topics including economic growth, economic policy, country risk, and political structure.

A country risk report for Venezuela as of April 30, 2015 is presented including the expected decline in economic activity during the 2015-16 period, high inflation rate, and monetary policy outlook.

A country report for Venezuela as of September 2014 is presented. Topics discussed include President Nicolas Maduro's failure to implement economic reforms, 18-month and five-year forecasts of political risk to international business, and forecasts regarding key economic indicators such as real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, inflation, and current account to 2019. Also mentioned are the climate for investment and trade, international agreements, and labor conditions.

The report presents political and economic condition and forecasts for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as of September 30, 2014, looking at the country's political, economic, legal, operational, tax and security risks. It is expected that the country's arbitration rulings will be issued in its one-year outlook. Its energy industry risks are also projected to continue. Graphical representations of the key economic and political indicators and forecasts of the country are also provided.

The article reports on the political risk and macroeconomic prospects of Latin American countries including Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. The approval of the Venezuela's parliament of an enabling law empowering President Nicolás Maduro to enact laws without approval from parliament is outlined. The end of the household deleveraging cycle in Colombia that began in 2012 is tackled. Details on the cuts on the benchmark interest rate of the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú is also noted.

This section covers topics relating to political risks and macroeconomic issues in Latin America as of March 2013. Political uncertainty in Venezuela continues to affect economic growth outlook and stability in Nicaragua. The growing political pressure in Honduras will likely contribute to a more difficult fiscal consolidation necessary to address its budget deficit. The return of Panama to the Central American Parliament has been approved by the legislature of Panama.

The article presents Business Monitor International's (BMI) monthly regional report on political risk and macroeconomic prospects for the southernmost areas of South America as of February 2013. One theme for 2013 is the turbulent period of exchange rate devaluation and economic decline in Argentina and Venezuela. Standard & Poor's upgraded Chile's sovereign debt to AA-, considered the fourth highest rating. The BMI predicts a win for Efraín Alegre as president of Paraguay in April.

The article presents a country risk analysis for Venezuela for 2012. The assessment provides the country's political, financial, economic and composite risk ratings. It offers a commentary on key events, political challenges and policy implications facing the country, including the return of President Hugo Chaávez to Cuba for the removal of a second cancerous tumor and its impact on his campaign for re-election and the growing hostility of the government towards private businesses.

The article offers a political and economic outlook for Venezuela for 2011-2015. It notes that the risk of violence and social unrest is influenced by the conflict between the government and opposition, as well as increasing public dissatisfaction. It expects President Hugo Chávez to win the 2012 election even if the opposition stance improves with the growing radicalisation of policy. Information on the country's economic growth, economic policy and political structure is also provided.

The article presents a country risk report on Venezuela as of January 2010. Among political and economic risks include the likelihood of President Hugo Chávez to stay in power, the exploitation by Chávez of divisions within the opposition to consolidate his control over the levers of government and the growing pressure for a devaluation of the bolivar. Also discussed is the continuity of the nationalization campaign, relations with Colombia and risk of inflation.

The article presents a country risk analysis for Venezuela as of April 2009. A referendum was held on February 15, 2009, on a constitutional amendment to lift the two-term limit in the presidency, which was viewed as a way to provide Hugo Chávez with the legal ability to remain in office indefinitely. The country's economy grew by 4.6% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2008, after a six percent expansion in the first half of the year.

The Global and Regional Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Indexes that rank countries based on their level of political risk from August 2006-August 2010, with focus on the standing of Venezuela, is presented.

The article examines the default risk in Venezuela. It is stated that the Venezuelan sovereign default is rapidly increasing as the price of oil comes crashing back. The outlook degenerates as a currency devaluation looms, while the country has sufficient funds at present to honour its external liabilities. It is noted that political risk is also expected to rise as the economy slows, which further questions the government's willingness to pay its creditors.

The article discusses the overall economic, political and security risks in Venezuela in 2013. Topics covered include trends concerning political instability, kidnapping of foreign executives and commercial relations of the U.S. with the country. Also mentioned are the effects of red tape and corruption on business costs in the nation.

The article discusses the overall economic, political and security risks in Venezuela in 2013. Topics covered include the scores for financial, tax policy as well as labor market risks. Also mentioned are the worsening political conditions in the country, deterioration of its economy and lack of power of President Nicolas Maduro to control the government.

The article presents an overview of social, economic and business risks in Venezuela in 2013. Topics covered include overall assessment of risks, political stability risks as well as macroeconomic risks. Also mentioned are foreign trade and payments risks, tax policy risks as well as labor market risks in the country.

The article presents a country risk report for Venezuela as of September 2013. The French authorities announced the seizure of 1.3 tonnes of cocaine on September 21, 2013 with Venezuela as point of origin. It notes that Venezuela has gained a reputation as one of the major transshipment points for drugs exiting Latin America. Challenges facing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in pushing his anti-corruption drive are discussed.

The article presents a summary of economic, social and political risks in Venezuela in 2013. It mentions that violent demonstrations and civil unrest are held in the country even after the political tensions in the 2013 presidential election. According to the author, threat to property has also increased during the year.

The article presents a summary of the infrastructure risk of Venezuela in 2013. It mentions that the quality of infrastructure offered by the country has deteriorated due to underinvestment. According to the author, the lack of effective administrative capacity also contributed to the failure of its government to develop high quality infrastructure.

The article presents an overview of an overall risk assessment for Venezuela in 2013. It mentions that the main concern for the country is the anti-market stance that could be initiated by foreign investors. Such threat is said to affect the economic and political stability of the country which causes its government to face a contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013. Information on the country's infrastructure, security, financial and labour market risks is also provided.

The article presents an outlook for Venezuela's political risk profile for 2012.

The article presents an overall risk assessment for Venezuela as of April 2012. It notes that foreign businesses operating in Venezuela have not been directly affected by violent demonstrations and civil unrest resulting from increased political tensions in recent years. This entry includes risk assessment for various categories including political stability, government effectiveness, financial, labor market, and infrastructure risks.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Venezuela as of May 2012. As political parties gear up for the 2012 presidential elections, the prospect for political instability in Venezuela will remain high in the short term. President Hugo Chávez's health issues however, have become a source of instability. Meanwhile, the risk of armed conflict between Venezuela and Colombia is low, as the relations between the two have improved considerably in recent months.

The article presents a security risk assessment for Venezuela as of May 2012. Personal security is expected to remain a cause of concern in Venezuela's major cities. Street demonstrations are becoming increasingly frequent, but this have not directly affect foreign businesses operating in Venezuela. High-profile kidnappings for ransom in urban areas have been reported, prompting growing concerns over corruption and mismanagement of the police force.

The article presents a government effectiveness risk assessment for Venezuela as of May 2012. The Economist Intelligence Unit has given its worst score for government effectiveness to Venezuela. Due to extreme centralisation of power, President Hugo Chávez was able to push through legislation unopposed, while checks and balances deepened.

The article presents a risk assessment for Venezuela's legal and regulatory system as of May 2012. The country's legal and regulatory system is described as extremely weak, due to an inefficient judiciary, an unstable regulatory framework, and government encroachment on contract and property rights. Foreign companies face the risk of being discriminated against, or unenforced contracts.

The article presents a risk assessment for Venezuela's foreign trade and payments as of May 2012. Venezuelan government has tightened its exchange controls to strengthen the balance-of-payments position. The system became much more complex when a multiple fixed exchange rate was introduced in 2010. Meanwhile, the government's adoption of unilateral trade-distorting measures is expected to hamper President Hugo Chávez's efforts to increase regional integration.

The article presents a risk assessment for Venezuela's infrastructure as of May 2012. It notes that the quality of Venezuela's physical infrastructures has deteriorated in recent decades due to underinvestment, stemming largely from a lack of effective administrative capacity. On the other hand, telecommunications has shown substantial improvement in recent years due to foreign involvement and market liberalisation.

The article presents a risk assessment for Venezuela's tax policy as of May 2012. Uncertainty over the timing and structure of future tax rates is the main source of risk related to tax policy in Venezuela. It notes that the government increasingly rely on the oil industry for its tax revenue, thereby exposing the economy to exaggerated influence from volatile international oil prices.

The article presents a risk assessment for Venezuela's labour market as of May 2012. Venezuela's labour market is expected to remain unattractive due to an appreciating real exchange rate, ongoing skills shortages and some of the highest non-wage costs in the region. Meanwhile, a new labour law in May 2012 is generating further concerns that the social security system will be expensive, both for employers and the government.

The article presents an overall risk assessment for Venezuela as of May 2012. Foreign investors in Venezuela face various challenges, including the government's anti-market stance, acute legal and regulatory insecurity, and difficulties in accessing foreign exchange. The country is given extremely poor scores for legal and regulatory risk, macroeconomic risk, and foreign trade and payments risk.

The article presents a financial risk assessment for Venezuela as of May 2012. Commercial bank lending to the private sector is expected to remain low due to government borrowing. It notes that large firms will have a hard time raising finance internationally given the exchange controls that hamper access to foreign currency. Meanwhile, the illiquid and shrinking Caracas stock exchange is likely to remain a poor source of corporate finance.

A political risk report for Venezuela as of February 2012 is presented. The country's opposition is expected to benefit from the news that President Hugo Chávez will again undergo surgery for a possible cancer recurrence. It is noted that Chávez currently faces his toughest electoral campaign as opposition parties have united behind Miranda state Governor Enrique Capriles.