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- The Peruvian government authorized Petroperu to secure up to $2 billion in private loans to address a liquidity crisis. While the government assures no taxpayer money will be used, the situation highlights potential financial instability in emerging markets, which could indirectly impact global investor sentiment and risk appetite, leading to a minor bearish influence on US equities.
Investing.com -- The Peruvian government on Monday authorized Petroperu to take on private loans to address the liquidity crisis at the state-owned oil firm.
An emergency decree permitted the Finance Ministry to assume contingent commitments with domestic or international entities of up to $2 billion to support Petroperu’s operations, including $500 million in short-term obligations. The details were published in Peru’s official gazette, weeks after Petroperu raised concerns about its liquidity situation.
"We are guaranteeing the fuel supply," Prime Minister Luis Arroyo said at a press conference. "Not a single sol from Peruvian taxpayers’ money will be touched, the funds will be financed by international private banks," he added.
To secure the new financing, a Petroperu subsidiary will be created with a trust managed by Peru’s private investment agency, ProInversion, said Luis Del Carpio, the head of the agency.
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