politics
enero 30, 2026
AN sanciona reforma de Ley de Hidrocarburos con votos de la oposición: “Se liberan telarañas del estatismo”, dice diputado
Al sancionar por unanimidad la reforma parcial de la Ley Orgánica de Hidrocarburos este 29 de enero en el Parlamento, Jorge Rodríguez, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, aseguró que Venezuela “avanza hacia la prosperidad”.
TL;DR
- The National Assembly unanimously approved a partial reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law.
- President Jorge Rodríguez stated the reform is a step towards Venezuela's prosperity.
- The reform involves 34 articles and is seen as a pillar for economic transformation.
- Concerns were raised about "discretionary tumors" and excessive power granted to the minister.
- A proposed tax rate of up to 15% on gross income was deemed "confiscatory" by one deputy.
- The law maintains a base royalty of 30% but allows it to drop to 0% for private and mixed companies under certain economic conditions.
- Experts believe the reforms are insufficient and a new law and "re-institutionalization" are needed.
- The Communist Party of Venezuela warned the reform dismantles oil sovereignty.