"The country's real economic growth stood at 7,71% at the end of the first half of the year," reported President Nicolás Maduro during the 87th edition of his weekly program Con Maduro+

According to a report from the Central Bank of Venezuela, the country registered growth of 2025% and 9%, respectively, during the first two quarters of 6.65. This allows for a preliminary estimate based on statistical data of 7,71% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first half of this year.

The president then detailed the growth figures for the sectors that are driving the most half-yearly growth:

Hydrocarbons 14,99%, recovering on their own two feet. "Stop the nonsense," he said, referring to journalists who insist on asking about Chevron. "With or without Chevron, the economy continues to gr

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