U.S. Treasury's Strategic Move on Venezuela's Oil Bonds
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a general license for specific transactions associated with Venezuela's state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., concerning their 2020 8.5% bond. Scheduled to take effect from December 20, 2025, this move is part of broader financial and geopolitical strategies.

The United States Treasury Department has announced the issuance of a general license for particular transactions involving Venezuela's state oil firm, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., and its 2020 8.5% bond. This information was revealed on the department's website on Wednesday.
According to the website, the license permits transactions beginning December 20, 2025. This decision is seen as a component of the U.S. government's ongoing financial and geopolitical strategies in dealing with Venezuela.
The move marks a significant development in the relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, indicating potential shifts in economic and political dynamics. Analysts suggest this could lead to broader implications for international financial markets and Venezuelan economic policies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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