After the US military raided Venezuela, Venezuelan assets experienced an astonishing surge. Based on the official exchange rate, the Caracas stock index surged about 124% in US dollars this week. Monday's single-day gains triggered an automatic suspension mechanism for about 13 stocks — according to exchange rules, once an individual stock rises or falls by more than 20% in a single day, trading will be suspended. Local traders revealed that brokerage firms are receiving more and more inquiries from overseas customers. These customers all believe that this potential political change will push Venezuelan assets higher, so they are urgently seeking ways to enter the market. But in reality, trying to enter this market is not an easy task. Not only is the Venezuelan stock market small, with a total market capitalization of only 225 billion US dollars and fewer than 40 listed companies. It also faces the double pressure of regulatory barriers and monetary system turmoil, hampering both domestic and foreign investment. Venezuela is isolated from the global financial system, and it is difficult even to exchange dollars for bolivars. Additionally, international investors must complete registration with local tax authorities, a process that is often tedious and lengthy.

After the US military raided Venezuela, Venezuelan assets experienced an astonishing surge. Based on the official exchange rate, the Caracas stock index surged about 124% in US dollars this week. Monday's single-day gains triggered an automatic suspension mechanism for about 13 stocks — according to exchange rules, once an individual stock rises or falls by more than 20% in a single day, trading will be suspended. Local traders revealed that brokerage firms are receiving more and more inquiries from overseas customers. These customers all believe that this potential political change will push Venezuelan assets higher, so they are urgently seeking ways to enter the market. But in reality, trying to enter this market is not an easy task. Not only is the Venezuelan stock market small, with a total market capitalization of only 225 billion US dollars and fewer than 40 listed companies. It also faces the double pressure of regulatory barriers and monetary system turmoil, hampering both domestic and foreign investment. Venezuela is isolated from the global financial system, and it is difficult even to exchange dollars for bolivars. Additionally, international investors must complete registration with local tax authorities, a process that is often tedious and lengthy.