World Bank Sees Up to $5 Billion in Possible Loans to Venezuela
The World Bank could loan Venezuela as much as $5 billion over the next two years, as the country resumes relations with the Washington-based lender, a top official said.
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The World Bank could loan Venezuela as much as $5 billion over the next two years, as the country resumes relations with the Washington-based lender, a top official said.
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