Venezuela seek UK gold release for quake recovery

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez said she had sent a letter to the King of England asking for Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England to be released to support recovery efforts after twin quakes struck the country in June https://t.co/3lahaeHHIH pic.twitter.com/y22f3YZZQH

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As Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbs to 3,811, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has appealed directly to King Charles for the release of the country’s gold held at the Bank of England to help fund reconstruction.

Venezuela Presses UK For Frozen Gold

Venezuela wants its gold back — and it’s going straight to the King to ask.

According to a report by Reuters, interim President Delcy Rodriguez revealed she sent a letter to King Charles requesting the release of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, as the country’s earthquake death toll rose to 3,811. The Bank has long refused to release roughly 31 tons of the bullion, a dispute tied up in British courts for years.

Rodriguez said she also spoke with the IMF chief about unlocking additional funds, insisting Venezuela has enough frozen overseas assets to finance reconstruction if released.