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Venezuelan markets skyrocket 84% in 2 days after Maduro's capture, jump 1,644% in 2025
short by Ashley Paul / on Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Caracas-based Venezuelan IBC Index skyrocketed 84% in two days in January after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. The index rose 50% on Tuesday after a 16% gain on Monday, signalling a potential turning point in Venezuela's political and economic trajectory. Notably, barring November, Venezuelan markets rose every month last year, delivering a staggering 1,644% returns in 2025.
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