Key facts
- IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with Venezuelan economic official Calixto Ortega.
- The meeting took place in Washington.
- This was Georgieva's first in-person meeting with Venezuelan authorities since last month.
- The IMF resumed formal engagement with Venezuela last month.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resumed formal engagement with Venezuela, indicating a potential shift in the country's economic and financial relationships. This meeting between the IMF's head and a key Venezuelan economic official signifies a step towards potential economic discussions and possible financial assistance.