BRIEF-S&P Says Paraguay Outlook Revised To Positive On Potential Growth Improvement, 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 01/08/25 05:34 PM EST

Jan 8 (Reuters) -

* S&P: PARAGUAY OUTLOOK REVISED TO POSITIVE ON POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT IN GROWTH AND FISCAL TRAJECTORY; 'BB+/B' RATINGS AFFIRMED

* S&P ON PARAGUAY: POSITIVE OUTLOOK INDICATES A ONE-IN-THREE CHANCE OF AN UPGRADE IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS IF CONSISTENTLY STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH

* S&P ON PARAGUAY: GDP GROWTH WILL REMAIN ROBUST IN 2025 DESPITE WEAKER COMMODITY PRICES Source text: Further company coverage: [ ]

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