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flag Venezuela's lawmakers began debating a mining bill on March 9, 2026, to attract foreign investment, regulate the sector, and boost the economy after U.S. intervention removed Maduro.

flag Venezuelan lawmakers began debating a mining bill on March 9, 2026, aimed at attracting foreign investment by regulating the sector, protecting investors, and formalizing operations in the Orinoco Mining Arc. flag Proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the bill follows the U.S. military intervention that removed former President Nicolás Maduro in January and includes provisions to ban high-ranking officials from mining titles and establish dispute arbitration. flag The legislation seeks to boost the economy amid instability, restore investor confidence after past expropriations, and address environmental and security challenges from illegal mining. flag The U.S. has eased sanctions, issuing a license for Minerven, and is pushing for access to Venezuela’s critical minerals. flag The bill must pass further debate and public review before becoming law.

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