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The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has urged Indonesian financial institutions to closely monitor risks stemming from the escalating conflict between the United States and Venezuela ¹

. While the immediate impact on Indonesia's financial sector and commodity exports remains limited so far ¹², OJK Chairman Mahendra Siregar emphasized the need for vigilance against potential long-term effects on global financial stability and political uncertainty.

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Indonesia's Financial Sector on High Alert Amid US-Venezuela Tensions

OJK Urges Vigilance Against Global Financial Risks

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has called on all Indonesian financial institutions to intensify monitoring of potential risks arising from the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela ¹

. OJK Chairman Mahendra Siregar stated that while the immediate impact on Indonesia's financial sector remains limited, the situation requires careful observation due to its potential long-term implications on global financial stability.

Current Impact Assessment

As of now, there has been no significant direct impact observed on Indonesia's economy or its financial markets ¹

². The prices of major export commodities and oil have not been substantially affected. Mahendra Siregar noted that financial market participants continue to closely watch the developments, particularly their potential impact on global political stability and financial markets.

Long-term Risk Considerations

Despite the current lack of immediate impact, Mahendra emphasized that the long-term effects need careful monitoring. The geopolitical tension between the US and Venezuela has been building since September, with the US conducting numerous maritime operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific regions under the guise of anti-drug trafficking efforts ¹

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