IMF says Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is 'quite fragile'

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is "quite fragile," the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding that it was seeing inflation estimated to be in triple digits and a rapid depreciation of the currency.

IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said the IMF was continuing to monitor developments in Venezuela despite pausing its relations with the Venezuelan government since 2019.

She said the IMF would be guided by its members and the international community on whether to re-engage with the country, which has seen about a quarter of its population - some 8 million people - leave the country since 2014.