The additions toits new financing last year included $3 billion in bonds due in 2035 as well asother loans supported by international banks and organisations.
PDVSA also saidit contributed $40.35 billion to direct social investment and $85.98 billion tothe Venezuelan government during the year, a 5% increase from 2011.
Critics of PDVSAand its close ties to the Hugo Chavez-led government have criticized the heavydebt load, questioning whether government support has been prioritised overoperational soundness.
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