VOICED : El gobierno venezolano reestructura su criptomoneda el petro

The Venezuelan government announced a restructuring of its cryptocurrency, the petro, to evade U.S. financial sanctions. President Nicolás Maduro introduced a new roadmap, establishing a dedicated blockchain for the petro. The cryptocurrency will now be backed not only by the Orinoco oil belt but also by gold, diamonds, iron, and aluminum. Maduro stated that the petro will be exchangeable with other cryptocurrencies and currencies. Despite claims of significant purchase offers, actual transactions on the NEM platform were minimal. Venezuela faces economic challenges, including a drastic drop in oil production and substantial external debt.

What was the primary reason for the Venezuelan government's restructuring of the petro?

• To increase its value

• To evade U.S. financial sanctions

• To attract more investors

• To improve technological infrastructure

What new elements will back the petro, in addition to the Orinoco oil belt?

• Natural gas and coal

• Uranium and platinum

• Gold, diamonds, iron, and aluminum

• Silver and copper

What did Maduro claim about the petro's exchangeability?

• It can only be exchanged within Venezuela

• It can only be exchanged for U.S. dollars

• It is not exchangeable for any other currency

• It can be exchanged for other cryptocurrencies and currencies

How much did Maduro announce in offers to buy petros?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

What economic challenges is Venezuela facing that are mentioned in the transcript?

• High inflation and unemployment

• A housing crisis and food shortages

• A banking collapse and currency devaluation

• A drop in oil production and large external debt