Household debt levels have surged over the past five years in key Latin American countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. According to a Tuesday report by Moody’s Investors Service, this increase has created vulnerabilities in their financial systems. The exposure to consumer loans varies by country. Brazil leads the pack, with over 40% […]
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