By: Dulce Feliciano and Odry Farnetano.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez explained that During the carnival holiday, electronic commerce transactions It registered a growth of 41% compared to the year 2025.
Rodríguez pointed out that visits to supermarkets and convenience stores increased by 7%, while visits to wholesalers grew by 13%. He added, “Visits to shopping centers grew by 5% (…) we are seeing the positive impact on the economy from our people, through their own efforts (…) let no one come and say that they are helping Venezuela, let no one come and say that it is thanks to them, no (…) it is thanks to the effort of our people in the midst of a criminal blockade.”
Following the conclusion of Operation Carnival for Peace 2026 this Ash Wednesday, the National Government begins logistical preparations for the next phase.Holy Week.
Fun for all ages
The Minister of Popular Power for Youth, Sergio Lotartaro, during the report given to the acting president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, on the deployed operation, indicated that a total of 140 high-impact points were activated in resorts, beaches, rivers and Community Circuits throughout the national territory.
"There was very good participation in all the Community Circuits. I had the opportunity to be in the state of Anzoátegui with our Governor. And there, work was done on two fronts: tourism, beaches, parks, rivers and resorts (...) And also sports, recreational and cultural activities," the Minister explained.
The recreational activities were not only aimed at children, but also at older adults, who also received attention from the volunteer recreation staff.
The Minister of Land Transport, Vice Admiral Aníbal Coronado, pointed out that the main means used by Venezuelans during the carnivals to guarantee their mobility was through surface transport.
“The Bolivarian Government made 2.200 units available, allowing 730.000 people to travel to various destinations. 33.500 people traveled by air on 590 domestic flights,” he explained.
The mayor of Caracas, A/J Carmen Meléndez, emphasized that the carnivals in the capital were celebrated from the ground up, starting at the local level. “All 299 communes of the city actively participated in the carnivals, transforming each neighborhood into a place of gathering and joy.”
The Minister for Youth, Sergio Lotartaro, assured that the Comprehensive Recreation Network had 8.500 volunteers during the Carnival holiday.
