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Bondholders reject Belize pleas before talks

Bondholders reject Belize pleas before talks

June 3, 2021
Creditor committee says it cannot support the Central American nation's revised proposal until both sides return to the negotiating table

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A group of Belize's creditors said Wednesday that it will not consider a proposal to alter terms on $553 million in 2034 bonds unless the government agrees to return to the negotiating table. The committee, which includes GMO, Greylock and Aberdeen Standard Investments, said the government of Belize dismissed calls to re-enter discussions and agree to a timeline and milestones for the talks.  "Accordingly, without any assurance that Belize is open to negotiations or discussions beyond its initia

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