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Why did S&P upgrade Guatemala and to what level?

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On May 23, 2025 S&P Global raised the long-term sovereign ratings from 'BB' to 'BB+' in both foreign and local currency, affirmed the short-term rating at 'B' and improved the transfer and convertibility assessment from 'BBB-' to 'BBB', with a stable outlook. On May 8, 2026 S&P affirmed BB+/B with a stable outlook; only the title of that action was verified, as the full text is behind restricted access.

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  • Long-term rating (foreign and local currency)

    BB+ (from BB)

    May 23, 2025S&P Global Ratings
  • Short-term rating

    B (affirmed)

    May 23, 2025S&P Global Ratings
  • Transfer and convertibility assessment

    BBB (from BBB-)

    May 23, 2025S&P Global Ratings
  • Subsequent affirmation

    BB+/B, stable outlook

    May 8, 2026Cbonds; S&P Global Ratings

Sources

  • S&P Global Ratings

    Guatemala Upgraded To 'BB+' From 'BB' On Record Of Economic Resilience; Outlook Stable

    • Long-term rating (foreign and local currency)
    • Short-term rating
    • Transfer and convertibility assessment
    disclosure.spglobal.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • S&P Global Ratings

    Afirmación may-2026

    • Long-term rating (foreign and local currency)
    • Short-term rating
    • Transfer and convertibility assessment
    spglobal.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source