The Rodrichicos: Venezuela’s New Entrepreneurial Class and its Connections with State Power

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Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: A new business class in Venezuela has emerged: the so-called Rodrichicos. Unlike the Bolichicos, made up of young entrepreneurs who sealed multi-million dollar contracts during the Hugo Chávez era, the Rodrichicos are not defined by their age or social status.

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