El Salvador has secured a groundbreaking $1 billion debt-for-nature swap, orchestrated by JPMorgan Chase & Co. This innovative deal allows the Central American nation to refinance 14% of its debt while funding conservation efforts for its wetlands and river systems. The agreement involves El Salvador repurchasing $1.03 billion of its outstanding bonds at discounted rates, […]
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