BlackRock: holds a "fairly optimistic" attitude towards investing opportunities in Venezuela.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expressed optimism about investing in Venezuela, saying "In fact, I am quite optimistic about the opportunity to invest in Venezuela," Fink said at a small group discussion in New York, stating that this oil-rich country is expected to return to its "past glory." "We are now starting to see more hope in the region," with the increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure potentially benefiting economies with abundant solar and hydrocarbon resources. "The pace of demand growth is faster than supply, which could be a thriving opportunity for Brazil and many other countries."