S&P Lowers Colombia's Rating to BB-: What Does This New Blow to the Economy Mean?

The Colombian economy received bittersweet news this Wednesday, April 8. The rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) announced the downgrade of...

S&P Lowers Colombia's Rating to BB-: What Does This New Blow to the Economy Mean?

TL;DR

  • S&P announced a downgrade of Colombia's credit rating.
  • The news was described as bittersweet for the Colombian economy.
  • The downgrade occurred on Wednesday, April 8th.