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IMF releases $346 million in previously blocked funds to Venezuela for earthquake reconstruction
Valor Econômico·VE·about 20 hours ago
Venezuela has accessed $346 million from its IMF reserve tranche, a mechanism distinct from the $4.5 billion in withheld Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). The move follows recent earthquake damage and coincides with ongoing government demands for the lifting of international sanctions and the release of frozen assets.
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The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 5,000, with over 21,000 displaced. The IMF has approved £346 million in emergency funding, though the Venezuelan government's access to these funds remains unclear due to ongoing international disputes. Logistical failures, infrastructure decay, and a skilled labor exodus are significantly impeding relief and reconstruction efforts.