Venezuela’s capital, laid low by misrule, is stirring back to life

A DJ plays at Dos Puntos, a trendy listening bar in Caracas, Venezuela, on Feb. 12, 2026. Much of the budding optimism in Caracas is grounded in hopes that Venezuela’s moribund oil industry could show growth this year. (Adriana Loureiro Fernández/The New York Times) By MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF and VJOSA ISAI At the 360 rooftop bar, in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela, all the tables were taken, even though drinks can cost more than several months of base wages for many. Sitting with friends on a...