Ep 178 - $240 Billion?!

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Jul 13, 202600:34:43Education

$240 Billion?! Venezuela's debt is purportedly $240 billion, larger than previous estimates by far. What gives? Is this a way to signal to investors that they should be prepared to take larger-than-expected haircuts? Or,...

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