IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela

Venezuela's acting president hails 'great achievement' as international financial institutions resume formal engagement after years of isolation. | Contesto: cronaca

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• IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela

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The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have formally resumed ties with Venezuela, a significant diplomatic and economic shift for the South American nation after years of effective isolation from the global financial system. The announcement was made public by Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who characterized the move as a "great achievement" for the country's diplomacy. The decision marks a potential turning point in Venezuela's relationship with two of the world's most powerful financial institutions. For nearly a decade, Venezuela's access to IMF and World Bank resources and programs has been severely constrained. The nation has been mired in a profound economic crisis characterized by hyperinflation, a collapsed currency, and widespread shortages of basic goods. This crisis was compounded by a complex web of international sanctions, primarily led by the United States, which targeted the government of President Nicolás Maduro. These sanctions effectively blocked Venezuela from receiving new financing from multilateral lenders, deepening its financial isolation and limiting options for economic stabilization. The resumption of ties does not equate to an immediate influx of loans or a lifting of all sanctions. The process is expected to be gradual, beginning with technical engagements, data sharing, and assessments of the country's economic landscape. Both the IMF and the World Bank operate under strict governance and lending rules, which require member countries to meet certain economic policy benchmarks. Venezuela's ability to secure significant financial support will likely depend on demonstrating substantive progress in areas such as fiscal transparency, monetary policy reform, and addressing its substantial arrears with creditors. Acting President Rodríguez's statement frames the development as a victory for Venezuelan statecraft, suggesting it validates the government's international outreach efforts. The move follows a period of tentative diplomatic thaw, including eased energy sanctions by the U.S. administration last year following an electoral agreement between the Maduro government and the opposition. Analysts suggest the...

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