The President said on Friday that the nation has had to "allow the operation of the (US) dollar for trade exchange", which has been very positive, but the official currency (of the bolivar) "will once again play a strong and dominant role in the economic and commercial life of the country"
The news came three days after President Nicolas Maduro hinted that his rival was "in hiding" at a diplomatic location.
President Nicols Maduro ordered a nationwide lockdown shortly after the first cases, and he recently extended it until mid-June, hoping to contain the virus' spread.
The recent arrests bring to 91 the number of people detained in what Venezuela said was a botched incursion.
President Maduro on Saturday accused Goudreau of operating under the orders of US President Donald Trump, a staunch critic of the Venezuelan leader.
He further wrote that it was a "serious violation of human rights and freedom of travel of US citizens and hinders family reunification".
Washington has long been accusing the Maduro administration of human rights violations and abuses in Venezuela.
Upon his release in 2018, he left for Peru, and the opposition alleged that he had been exiled from the country.
Guaido in January assumed a rival presidency in Venezuela, alleging that Maduro's 2018 re-election was illegitimate, and is seeking international actions to oust the president.
Maduro, who is not recognized as a legitimate President by 60 countries, including the US, thanked Putin for his support.
