Víctor Rico
Víctor Rico is a prominent economist and former secretary of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), known for his insights into economic policy and financial stability in Latin America. He has recently been in the news for warning that Bolivia could face a default on its external debts if the government fails to make timely payments to international creditors.
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Víctor Rico led the excellent Electoral Observation Mission in Peru during the recent elections.
Segunda vuelta Elecciones 2026: Secretario general de la OEA exhorta a las instituciones electorales peruanas a concluir el proceso lo antes posible últimas
Peru· 2026-06-22
Víctor Rico is a former Secretary General of the CAF who alerted about the possible consequences of Bolivia not meeting its international payment obligations.
Qué es el “default” y cómo un país puede caer en él
Bolivia· 2025-03-24
Víctor Rico warned that if Bolivia does not pay its obligations to international creditors, it may declare a default.
Pese a escasez de divisas, Bolivia garantiza pago puntual del servicio de la deuda externa y descarta un defaultBolivia· 2025-03-18