Interim central bank chief Luis Alberto Pérez said economy grew in Q1, marking 20 straight quarters of expansion.
The gap between official and parallel exchange rates narrowed to roughly 29% due to heightened central bank intervention.
The bank plans measures to ease foreign‑exchange access via official channels and expects a period of rate stability and cooling inflation.
Venezuela is re‑establishing ties with the IMF and other multilateral bodies, signaling broader economic reforms.