The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has resumed relations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro. The IMF, which has had no high-level contact with the country for 18 years, seeks to recover over 450 million euros in outstanding interest. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has welcomed the move as a significant step for the nation, while energy giant Repsol simultaneously announced a full resumption of its oil exploration activities in the country.