# Venezuela's president expects third-quarter growth after earthquake hit

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- Reuters, 2026-10-08 20:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-president-expects-third-quarter-growth-after-earthquake-hit-2026-10-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac7fe8078585800014652a7

> Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday that Venezuela's economy is projected to grow 6.5% in the third quarter this year, with oil and non-oil sectors recovering after devastating twin earthquakes struck in June.