As of early 2024, global public debt soared to $91.4 trillion, up nearly 6% from the previous year. Globally, government debt now equals 98.1% of GDP, while in Latin America, it averages 68.7%. Bloomberg Línea provides these insights. Argentina, with a government debt-to-GDP ratio of 117.7%, leads in Latin America. Brazil and Colombia follow with […]
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