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Venezuela Narrows Currency Gap as Earthquakes Strain Recovery

Venezuela has successfully reduced the spread between official and black-market exchange rates as part of a government stabilization strategy aimed at controlling inflation and supporting the economy. The currency realignment represents a key element of policy to restore confidence in the bolívar and reduce financial distortions. The gains come as the country grapples with two major seismic events that struck in late June, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter Scale near Caracas. Humanitarian logistics operations have ramped up to address widespread infrastructure damage from the earthquakes. Economic analysts say the currency convergence, if sustained, could ease price pressures across supply chains and reduce informal market transactions that have complicated macroeconomic management.