Leaders At The Bell (SPECIAL) with Víctor Hugo Rodríguez, CEO at FEMACRO Media Oct 21, 2026

A Venezuelan professional interviews Víctor Hugo Rodríguez of FMACRO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, discussing Venezuela's potential re-entry into international capital markets. Rodríguez, who has worked at the exchange for 27 years, notes that for the first time he sees genuine expectations rather than mere speculation about Venezuelan companies listing abroad, though he emphasizes this requires clear legal frameworks and institutional coordination between government and private sectors to guarantee investor protection.

Rodríguez stresses that capital market development depends on liquidity and suggests Venezuelan stock exchanges in Caracas should be the primary pathway for international capital to enter, allowing small companies to grow before potentially reaching New York. He discusses the importance of the Venezuelan diaspora acting as ambassadors, offering to collaborate with educational institutions and bring professional designations like CFA and CAIA to Venezuela to develop the talent needed for economic reactivation, emphasizing the goal of leaving a legacy beyond monetary concerns.