US Treasury Department announces the issuance of general license authorising some transactions in relation to the PDVSA 8.5% 2020 bond as of the 19th of June

The issuance of a general license by the US Treasury allows for specific transactions related to the PDVSA 8.5% 2020 bond, which could signify a shift in the regulatory landscape affecting Venezuela's state-run oil company.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 15:11 UTCOn the live feed at 14:51 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This development may impact the bond's liquidity and pricing as it reopens avenues for investors; traders should watch for market sentiment shifts, especially in EM debt and commodities tied to Venezuelan exports.

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