Elías Mata

Elías Mata is a former deputy and ex-president of the Energy and Petroleum Commission of the National Assembly of Venezuela. He has been an outspoken advocate for reforming the Hydrocarbons Law, which he argues is essential for attracting private investment to revitalize the country's oil industry. Mata has highlighted the need for changes to stimulate economic recovery in Venezuela, emphasizing that the state lacks the resources to manage necessary investments without private sector involvement. His recent comments suggest a belief that a revised Hydrocarbons Law could serve as a pathway towards economic reconstruction in the country.