Venezuela's Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez Araque (L), Minister of Planning and Development Jorge Giordani (C) and the President of the Central Bank of Venezuela Nelson Merentes speak during a news conference to announce new economic measures, in Caracas October 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Venezuela's Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez Araque (L), Minister of Planning and Development Jorge Giordani (C) and the President of the Central Bank of Venezuela Nelson Merentes speak during a news conference to announce new economic measures, in Caracas October 8, 2009.

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