IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties ‘great achievement’ of Venezuelan diplomacy.

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties ‘great achievement’ of Venezuelan diplomacy.


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