NEW YORK: Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday lowered Venezuela’s rating to “CC,” amid concerns its default risk has increased after new US financial sanctions.
US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed new sanctions on Venezuela that seek to restrict access to foreign capital. Caracas desperately needs capital as its inflow of cash has been hit by low oil prices.
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