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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-07-13

The Enduring 'Dollar Problem' Since Nixon's 1971 Decision

In 1971, President Nixon ended the dollar's convertibility to gold, disrupting the Bretton Woods system. The statement 'The dollar is our currency, but your problem' remains relevant today in a vastly different global financial context.

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