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Chaos in Venezuela as currency changes

Introduction of sovereign bolivar — linked to petro cryptocurrency and price of oil — adds to country's already disastrous economic crisis

Hyperinflation: pro-government supporters cheer as some hold up new banknotes and patriot identification cards during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela
Hyperinflation: pro-government supporters cheer as some hold up new banknotes and patriot identification cards during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela
  • Gareth Chetwynd
Rio de Janeiro
VenezuelaPDVSAAmericasSouth America
Published 23 August 2018, 22:00Updated 22 August 2018, 18:44