Since its founding in 1959,the Washington-based development bank has always been led by someone from Latin America.
The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments,however,only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks,analysts say.
Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations,Samuel Moncada,also lashed out at the US,saying any attempt to stop the tankers would be illegal.
India's confirmed coronavirus cases have also surpassed China's,with the health ministry reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2752 deaths.
They said governments have failed to consider the needs of indigenous people and they need other funding to buy food,medicine and masks.
Maduro aired a video of a 34-year-old Texas native who claims he signed a contract with a Florida-based company to train rebel troops and carry out the assault.
In a state television address,The Venezuelan President showed what he said were the passports and other ID cards of two employees of a Florida-based company.
Former US Green Beret called on Venezuelans to join the movement,saying people"are ready to flip. They just need a catalyst."
President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed the gravity of his country's death toll having passed China's,but his neighbours are taking steps to curb the spread.
While Russia,Saudi Arabia and the United States have large financial cushions,the precipitous drop in demand could disrupt politics everywhere.
Seven sources,representing both sides of the country's deep political divide,say allies to President Nicolas Maduro and rival Juan Guaido are in talks.