Venezuela s opposition is discussing how it might move frozen funds in foreign bank accounts into a proposed United Nations-administered humanitarian fund, including moving small amounts to protect
And the Maduro government ramped up pressure this week, saying it sees no reason to return to the Mexico-based talks unless the assets are made available. Members of an opposition delegation met with officials in Washington over recent days to discuss how to move money into the fund without exposing it to creditors, said four sources with knowledge of the matter.
Venezuela's government and opposition in November asked the United Nations to manage more than $3 billion now held in foreign banks, gradually releasing the money to fund humanitarian efforts. The fund is not yet operational and there is no timeline for its implementation.