Friday, 05 May 2023 22:20

Fitch Ratings rules out default risk for El Salvador

Written by Evelyn Alas

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the country's credit rating by 3 levels from CC to CCC+, due to the successful results obtained in the debt repurchase operations and the payment of the bond maturing in early 2023.

The report shared this friday highlights that an "event of default is no longer probable", according to the revisions made by the entity based on the actions taken by the Government of President Nayib Bukele and the responsibility to honor payment commitments.

"The "CCC+" rating; of El Salvador reflects fiscal and external liquidity positions that have improved relative to Fitch's previous expectations", the document emphasizes.

El Salvador has managed to stand out internationally due to strong security results and solid tax collection, elements that the rating agency considers will drive fiscal consolidation and a reduction in debt levels.

 

Translated by: A.M