Has a new currency called the blue bolivar started circulating in Venezuela?
A false news story about the launch of a new currency called the blue bolivar has been circulating on social media, including Facebook.
TL;DR
- A false news story about a new 'blue bolivar' currency is circulating on Facebook.
- The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) has no official information about this currency.
- The image used in the fake news appears to be AI-generated.
- Venezuela has experienced significant inflation, with prices increasing by 71.8% in the first three months of 2026.
- Transportation was the sector with the highest price increase in March 2026.