S&P lifts Bolivia's sovereign credit rating to 'CCC+', outlook to stable

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 03/23/26 08:04 PM EDT

March 23 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings upgraded Bolivia's long-term sovereign credit rating to "CCC+" from "CCC-" on Monday, citing lower debt-service obligations.

The ratings agency also raised its outlook on the country to stable from negative.

Last week, Moody's lifted Bolivia's issuer and senior unsecured ratings to "Caa3" from "Ca", pointing to reduced near-term default risks after the political leadership change in late 2025. (Reporting by Fabiola Ar?mburo in Mexico City; Editing by Sumana Nandy)

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