Fitch: Latin American Telecom Stable in 2014 Despite Mounting Negative Pressures

摘要

"While the overall rating outlook remains stable, negative rating actions increased in 2013 vis-a-vis previous years. Increased debt funded merger and acquisition activity explains about half of the actions and outlook revisions. Heightened competition and increased regulatory pressures are also weakening credit quality," said Sergio Rodriguez, Fitch Ratings Senior Director.