VOICED : S&P baja nota de deuda de Brasil

The video discusses the downgrade of Brazil's sovereign debt rating by Standard & Poor's from BBB to BBB-, citing negative fiscal measures and low economic growth prospects. Despite the downgrade, Brazil's debt remains investment grade. This follows a similar downgrade of Argentina's debt by Moody's. Brazil, the world's seventh-largest economy, grew by 2.3% in 2013. The Brazilian government criticized the downgrade as inconsistent with the country's economic conditions and strength.

What was the reason given by Standard & Poor's for downgrading Brazil's debt rating?

• Currency devaluation

• High inflation rates

• Negative fiscal measures and low growth outlook

• Political instability

What is the current status of Brazil's sovereign debt after the downgrade?

• Speculative grade

• Investment grade

• Junk status

• Default

Which other South American country had its debt rating downgraded in the same week as Brazil?

• Chile

• Peru

• Argentina

• Colombia

What was Brazil's economic growth rate in 2013?

• 1.5%

• 2.3%

• 3.0%

• 4.1%

How did the Brazilian government respond to the debt rating downgrade?

• They agreed with the downgrade

• They ignored the downgrade

• They stated it was inconsistent with economic conditions

• They announced new fiscal measures