Venezuela's currency plunges; banks to strike against Chavez

Thursday, January 9, 2003

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's currency reached a record low against the dollar Wednesday after banks said they will close for two days to support a 38-day-old strike seeking President Hugo Chavez's ouster.

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