Venezuela debt restructuring advances

Timeline

1. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 27 sources

   Venezuela to announce $240 billion debt restructuring and market return

   Venezuela under interim President Delcy Rodríguez will announce a $240 billion external debt, targeting the largest sovereign restructuring ever and a return to international markets; the IDB has also restored

2. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuela’s Economy and Politics Deepen under U.S. Influence

   U.S. influence in Venezuela has deepened after the Jan 3 intervention, with new oil licenses, military presence and legal reforms aligning the economy with American oversight, while the IMF moves to re‑engage.

3. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Lazard bids to advise Venezuela on sovereign debt restructuring

   Lazard offered to advise Venezuela on its sovereign debt restructuring for $25 million, undercutting Centerview’s earlier $150 million‑plus fee and aiming to lead negotiations on the country’s $60‑$150 billion‑

4. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Venezuela taps Centerview, faces Lazard bid in $150‑billion debt overhaul

   Venezuela’s $150‑billion debt restructuring, led by Centerview with a $150 m fee, faces a competing $25 m Lazard bid, highlighting the high stakes of the country’s financial recovery.

5. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuelan law reform to open electric sector to private investment faces criticism over tariffs and short‑term black‑ou

   Venezuela's electricity law reform aims to attract $20 bn private investment but raises concerns over tariff hikes and will not quickly resolve blackouts.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Venezuela poll shows strong public backing for private investment in the electricity sector

   Venezuelan poll shows 81% support for private electricity investment; 66% criticize service quality. Legislative reforms are proposed, while economists warn dollarisation would need constitutional changes.

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuela Moves to Restructure $150B Debt Amid Political Change After US Capture of Maduro

   After the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela announced a $150 bn debt restructuring and began releasing political prisoners, signaling a major political and economic shift.

8. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   IMF and Venezuela discuss technical assistance and restart of Article IV consultation

   The IMF met Venezuelan officials in Washington to discuss capacity‑development aid and a path to restart the Article IV economic review, while noting it is not yet part of debt‑restructuring talks.

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Venezuela approves electricity sector reform to allow private investment

   Venezuela's parliament unanimously approved a reform to privatise its electricity sector, allowing private firms, longer concessions and cost‑covering tariffs, while highlighting opportunities for Bitcoin‑mines

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Venezuelan government meets IMF, launches AI ministry as opposition protests for elections

    Venezuelan officials met the IMF in Washington, launched a new AI vice‑ministry, faced opposition protests for elections, and projected 7‑10 % GDP growth for late‑2026.

11. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Venezuela's National Assembly to Debate Electricity Law Allowing Private Investment

    Venezuela's parliament will debate a law to modernise the power grid and allow private investment amid severe nationwide electricity shortages.

12. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 23 sources

    Venezuela launches $150 bn debt restructuring and urges end to sanctions

    Venezuela, led by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, appointed Centerview for a $150 bn debt overhaul, restructured its government, met on human‑rights projects, and urged sanctions relief as investors like V‑V

13. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Venezuela debates privatizing hundreds of state firms amid debt overhaul

    Venezuelan officials and private‑sector groups debate privatising hundreds of state firms as debt restructuring talks with the IMF and World Bank intensify.

14. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuela Launches $150 Billion Debt Restructuring to Rejoin Global Markets

    Venezuela begins $150 bn debt restructuring with IMF and US support to restore confidence and fund infrastructure.