Fitch cuts the Mexican plastics producer to junk as low PVC prices pushes up its leverage
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BAC San José one step away from IG: Fitch
Costa Rican lender could be in for an upgrade after a key acquisition by its parent, Credomatic
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Ecuador raised to B- by Fitch
Sovereign gets its second upgrade from an international agency since last month’s cross-border issue
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Alpek, CSN suffer downgrades
Mexican petchem firm is cut to junk by the three main agencies, as Moody’s lower the Brazilian steelmaker’s rating by two steps
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LatAm sovereign ratings more likely to rise than fall: Fitch
Steady growth, a weak dollar and supportive commodity prices should underpin sovereign creditworthiness in 2026, agency says
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CSN divestment plan triggers another downgrade
Fitch says Brazilian conglomerate’s plan to sell parts of its business would increase its reliance on earnings from steel and mining
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Colombian markets slide after steep rate hike
More tightening may be ahead, analysts say, after the central bank unexpectedly raises interest rates by a whole percentage point
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Gran Tierra lines up global bonds for swap
Latin America-focused oil and gas producer to sell five-year notes as part of an exchange offer, Fitch says
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Argentina on track for another upgrade
Fitch is considering raising the sovereign’s rating to the B category for the first time since 2019, senior director says
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MDBs better placed to recoup Venezuela debt: Fitch
Repaying lenders such as CAF and the IDB could be a pre-requisite for any potential aid package from the IMF, says credit ratings agency