Gold: Nach verheerendem Erdbeben: Venezuela fordert Goldreserven von Bank of England zurück
Caracas will die 31 Tonnen Gold im Milliardenwert für den Wiederaufbau des Landes verwenden. Bisher weigert sich die britische Zentralbank aber, die Barren zu versenden.
Venezuela plans to use its billion-dollar gold reserves stored in the Bank of England to aid in post-earthquake reconstruction, President of the National Assembly Jorge Rodríguez announced on Wednesday. The severe tremors that struck South America claimed over 6,000 lives. Rodríguez stated that the government intends to focus on rebuilding homes, healthcare, and electricity supply.
The Bank of England has long refused to release the approximately 31 tons of gold worth an estimated four billion dollars. The gold reserves have been embroiled in a protracted legal battle in British courts. The central bank did not recognize the legitimacy of the government following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States.
Currently, former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez leads the government. The natural disaster also contributed to an alarming inflation spike, with the monthly rate surging to nearly 20 percent in July, according to the Venezuelan Central Bank. On an annual basis, inflation is estimated at around 576 percent by Reuters.
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