As indicated by the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the upcoming election uncertainty regarding the Yasuní National Park’s oil reserves and the future economic policy influence Ecuador’s credit rating. Recent reports from credit rating agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s highlight the country’s political uncertainty due to upcoming elections as a notable risk. Ecuadorians […]
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