Venezuela Interim President Confirms Restoring Relations with IMF
17 April 2026 8:25 AM IST17 April 2026 8:25 AM IST
Move marks end of seven-year freeze as Caracas seeks to restore economic ties and global financial access
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a press conference after a signing of an agreement ceremony between Chevron Venezuela and the national government at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas on April 13, 2026. Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, praised on April 13 the progress made in the oil sector regarding foreign investment as part of the signing of agreements with the U.S. giant Chevron to increase crude oil production. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)
CARACAS: Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed Thursday the South American nation would reestablish relations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after they broke off in 2019.
"We have resumed Venezuela's representation in this international organization...we are normalizing all processes that involve Venezuela's rights in the organization," Rodriguez said during a speech broadcast on Venezuelan state television.
( Source : AP )
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