Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Venezuela Launches the Petro

Venezuela has launched a new digital currency called the Petro. Some analysts are calling it an ingenious plan to counter US sanctions--- others say it's a desperate move by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to secure cash in the midst of an economic meltdown.

 

Juan Carlos Lamas has this report from Caracas.


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