On the Trail of the Venezuela Millions

Government officials remain keen on the trail of the Venezuelan money. Today in Caracas, Venezuela, senior Belizean diplomats Fred Martinez and Nestor Mendez were scheduled to meet with the President of “Bandes,” the Venezuelan Bank for Social and Economic Development. Martinez’s mission was to get the grant agreement signed by Amalia Mai and the wire instructions authorizing the Venezuelans to send $10 million to the Belize Bank. late reports to 7NEWS are that they have gotten those documents. Tomorrow afternoon Prime Minister Dean Barrow will hold a press conference to present what Martinez has gathered and to discuss a report on the transaction compiled by the Central Bank. There may also be new details.