Venezuela seeks release of frozen international reserve assets at Bank of England
The latest in this situation
- Figuera's bloc wins majority in National Assembly; Rodriguez plans judicial reform.
- Venezuela seeks access to frozen funds at the Bank of England as Delcy Rodriguez leads the interim government.
- Delcy Rodriguez traveled to New York for UNGA, meeting Donald Trump and seeking investment from multilateral lenders.
- Delcy Rodríguez met with Donald Trump in New York to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the US and Venezuela amidst the ongoing crisis.
- Developments include Rubio discussing meetings with Delcy at UNGA, Trump potentially meeting Delcy about oil, and PDVSA executives attending G20.
How it started
What happened
Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives concluded talks aimed at national reconciliation. They agreed on reforming the judiciary and working toward the release of Venezuela's international reserve assets held at the Bank of England to aid earthquake recovery efforts. The joint statement also called for mechanisms ensuring transparency, traceability, and auditing of the funds.
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Why it matters
The pursuit of frozen international reserve assets could provide necessary funding for disaster recovery following the twin earthquakes. Accessing these funds could impact Venezuela's financial stability and support efforts toward economic transformation.
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Who's involved
- VenezuelaGeopolitical state where the talks took place and international funds are sought
- Delcy RodriguezInterim acting president representing the government in the talks
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Venezuela seeks access to frozen funds at the Bank of England as Delcy Rodriguez leads the interim government.Sub-event
- Trump backed Delcy Rodriguez to lead the interim government in Venezuela, while a CIA assessment found Maria Corina Machado less positioned.Sub-event
- Trump discussed an oil plan with the Venezuelan government, amid global oil pressures and Strait of Hormuz concerns.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)