Venezuelan economist Pedro Palma warns the recent earthquakes could significantly damage the nation’s economy. He specifically cautions that government reliance on the Central Bank of Venezuela for emergency funding and reconstruction could exacerbate existing issues. This approach, Palma argues, risks driving up both the dollar exchange rate and inflation. The impacts of the earthquakes add further strain to an already fragile economic situation in Venezuela. Palma’s analysis suggests potential inflationary pressures if the government doesn’t manage funding carefully. The economist’s warning highlights the complex interplay between natural disasters and economic stability in the country.