UPDATE 1-Venezuela economy grew over 9% in 2024, president says
Adds Maduro quote, background on economic crisis
CARACAS, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economy grew over 9% in 2024, President Nicolas Maduro said, according to a transcript of an interview published by Mexican media outlet La Jornada on Wednesday.
"In 2023, we had 5.5% (growth). In 2024, according to all scientific, statistical, and technical data, we will surpass 9% growth in gross domestic product, with a very high level of growth in the real economy, as well as in the hydrocarbons sector," Maduro told Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet.
Venezuela's economy in recent years has experienced a prolonged crisis marked by triple-digit inflation and the exodus of millions of Venezuelans seeking better opportunities elsewhere.
In 2019, the government loosened controls on the private sector, allowing for an informal dollarization, which provided a lifeline to key sectors of the economy.
However, analysts believe the strategy has not been sufficient for a full economic recovery.
The interview with Maduro is set to air on Venezuelan state television on Wednesday evening.
(Reporting by Mayela Armas; Writing by Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
((Brendan.OBoyle@thomsonreuters.com;))
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