Venezuela Eyes Qatari Loan to Clear IDB Arrears

Venezuelan authorities are reportedly considering a bridge loan from Qatar to clear over two billion dollars in IDB arrears. The move aims to revive the power grid and unlock fresh financing from the multilateral lender.

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People walk outside of Venezuela's Central Bank in Caracas, Venezuela, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Venezuela is considering a bridge loan from Qatar to clear over $2B in arrears owed to the Inter-American Development Bank. The move follows diplomatic talks supported by the United States to restore multilateral financing. Clearing the debt would allow Caracas to resume borrowing for critical infrastructure.

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