Here's What Could Happen to Venezuela's Messy $170 Billion of Debt
Venezuela's sovereign debt, totaling between $150 billion and $170 billion, has been in default since 2017 due to U.S. sanctions and political instability. The market has recently priced in a potential restructuring, with bonds rising from 5–10 cents on the dollar to over 30 cents, reflecti
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