Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion


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  • Friday, 05 Dec 2025

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a session of the National Council for Sovereignty and Peace, in Caracas, Venezuela September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday presented the government's 2026 budget proposal to the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to approve spending of some $19.9 billion.

Nearly 78% of the funding would be spent on social programs, Rodriguez said.

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