Reconstruction exceeds Venezuela’s fiscal capacity, José Guerra warns

The Daily Journal — Rebuilding the areas devastated by the June 24 earthquakes exceeds the Venezuelan government’s fiscal capacity and will require the country to secure extraordinary sources of financing to cover an investment that could reach $15 billion, economist José Guerra said. The former congressman argued that the deterioration of public finances prevents the […]

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Delcy Rodríguez asks the King of England to release Venezuelan gold for earthquake recovery

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday night that her government has launched diplomatic efforts to secure the release of blocked international assets and funds to finance reconstruction and humanitarian relief following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Rodríguez announced a videoconference with coordinators from the 87 […]

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