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Venezuela: New foreign exchange mechanism, old problems

The Venezuelan government is expected to launch a new foreign exchange mechanism over the coming days, but past form suggests that it is unlikely to ease the shortages of foreign currency that have crippled the economy over the past few years. There remains a growing risk of a currency crisis.

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