Venezuela Ditches US Dollar, Will Use Euros For International Trade
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenVenezuela has just taken the next step in its quest to "free" itself from the tyranny of US dollar hegemony.
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Venezuela has just taken the next step in its quest to "free" itself from the tyranny of US dollar hegemony.
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