President Nicolas Maduro's government voiced hopes of signing an agreement with the opposition during talks to restore access to frozen funds
Nicolas Maduro declared himself the victor of the 2018 election, which was widely seen as fraudulent.
Mediated by Norway, the negotiations will resume after months of informal meetings and could ease US oil sanctions on Venezuela while boosting oil major Chevron's activity in the country's energy sector. The money would be used to improve public healthcare and the electricity network, according to a statement released by Rodriguez, who did not specify the amount or where the funds were blocked.Effects of war in Ukraine
International efforts to resolve the Venezuelan crisis have gained strength since Russia's assault on Ukraine and the pressure it has placed on global energy supplies.
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