Fitch Ratings cut Petroperú’s credit from ‘B+’ to ‘CCC+’, impacting its long-term default ratings and unsecured notes. Emerging from a specialized analysis for government-linked entities, the downgrade indicates a looming default risk due to severe liquidity challenges. As the narrative unfolds, Petroperú contends with a challenging fiscal environment. Expected cash flows are insufficient to cover […]
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