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Venezuela-IDB economic financing negotiations

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has proposed a $2.5 billion loan for Venezuela to address humanitarian emergencies and restore the national electricity grid. This proposal faces internal resistance from the IDB Board of Directors, with members questioning the decision to provide financing without simultaneous support from the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund. The bank has suspended new lending to Venezuela since 2018 due to significant debt arrears, which totaled approximately $2.187 billion by the end of 2025. Following these developments, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a session of the National Council of Economy in Caracas to coordinate economic efforts with an IDB Group delegation. During an extraordinary session on October 2, 2026, Rodríguez met with a BID Invest delegation led by Executive Director James Scriven to discuss financing mechanisms for the public and private sectors. These discussions focused on technical assistance for the recovery of the National Electric System (SEN) and establishing credit channels for strategic sectors, including infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, and the digital economy. The plan involves coordinating with national banks to reach private entities such as Banesco, Mercantil, and Empresas Polar. As of October 2, 2026, ~~Rodríguez reported that discussions regarding financing for both~~ the ~~public and private sectors are “significantly advanced” following the reactivation of the IDB’s Caracas office.~~ IDB Group has reactivated its office in Caracas. In the energy sector, the Venezuelan government continues to evaluate strategic alliances ~~to boost~~ for natural gas production, holding meetings with representatives from Baker Hughes, New Stratus Energy, and Lindsayca to discuss infrastructure and technologies to improve operational ~~efficiency~~ efficiency. Parallel to these economic efforts, the government is managing post-earthquake recovery, including the rehabilitation of over 600 homes and ~~reduce emissions.~~ hospital inspections in La Guaira.

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