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Ecuador bonds fall after economic bill fails

Ecuador bonds fall after economic bill fails

November 19, 2019
Government faces a $1.6 bln funding gap in 2020 and a "challenging" debt repayment schedule in 2022, according to Moody's

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Bonds issued by Ecuador dropped to new lows on Monday after the National Assembly voted against a package of economic reforms meant to increase government revenues. The country's 7.875% 2028 notes fell 9 cents on the dollar to 77 cents, while its 9.5% 2030 bonds dropped 11 cents to 82 cents, according to press reports. On Sunday, the legislature had rejected a tax bill backed by President Lenín Moreno by a vote of 70 to 32 with 31 abstentions. The bill, which included a corporate tax increase, w

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