Cari’s Legal Exchange: Operating Under the New Venezuelan Framework

In this episode of Cari's Legal Exchange, join Cari Stinebower and Carlos Eduardo Acedo, a longtime partner at MENPA in Caracas, as they as they explore the evolving legal and investment landscape in Venezuela. Carlos brings over forty years of experience in Venezuelan energy law, corporate governance, and cross-border disputes to provide a firsthand look at the prevailing economic and regulatory climate in Venezuela.

Learn about the current state of Venezuela's legal framework for oil and gas investment, the challenges posed by regulations, and what contractual protections investors should consider. Carlos highlights other emerging areas of strategic interest—from mining and electricity to project finance and debt restructuring. For companies and counsel evaluating a potential entry into Venezuela, this conversation offers a critical, practical perspective.