Lorenzo Mendoza’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

the Economy › Taxes

Should Venezuela raise taxes on the rich?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseLower

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Venezuela transition to a four-day workweek?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseHurt

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseNo

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Lorenzo Mendoza voterbaseYes

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