Venezuela
Venezuela is a country in South America whose capital and largest city is Caracas. Venezuela has large oil reserves and is
one of the leading oil exporters. However, Venezuela has a high level of crime and poverty.
- 68 killed in Venezuela police station riot & fire
At least 68 people have been killed at a Venezuela police station, where an apparent riot and escape attempt resulted in a fire. The casualties have been confirmed by the country's prosecutor general.World News - Venezuela's oil-backed cryptocurrency will be convertible to Russian rubles – President Maduro
The so-called ‘petro’ digital currency, which was successfully launched by Venezuela last month, will be traded for several global currencies, including the Russian ruble.Business News - US bans use of Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency as a ‘scam supporting dictatorship’
A new war of words has broken out between Washington and Caracas after President Donald Trump banned the use of the oil-backed cryptocurrency launched by Venezuela in a bid to undermine the dominance of the petro-dollar.Business News - Venezuelan opposition declares Petro cryptocurrency illegal
One of two opposition lawmaking groups in Venezuela has ruled that the country’s domestic laws do not allow President Nicolas Maduro to issue a national virtual currency.Business News - Can Russia & China rescue Venezuela?
"The imposition of US oil sanctions is now edging closer to reality. Such a move would act as the death knell for Venezuela's oil industry," PVM Oil Associates’ Stephen Brennock said in a note this week.Business News - Caracas going crypto-crazy: Venezuela set to launch second digital currency
After successfully launching the ‘petro,’ Venezuela is now on its way to becoming the world’s first country with two national cryptocurrencies, reports TV news network Globovision.Business News
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