Argentina Bank Delinquency Is the Highest in Latin America
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Argentina Bank Delinquency Is the Highest in Latin America
Household loan arrears in Argentina stood at 12.8% in June 2026. That is more than double a year earlier and the highest ratio in Latin America. The post Argentina Bank Delinquency Is the Highest in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
The irregularity of loans in the Argentine banking system more than doubles the average of the region. The country continues to show the lowest credit/GDP ratio in relation to the rest
7.3% of loans to the private sector are in an irregular situation, more than double the Latin American average. At the same time, the credit represents only 14.3% of the Argentine GDP.
By Joaquín Morosi/Noticias Argentinas leads the ranking of late payments in Latin America, registering 7.3% of its portfolio in an irregular situation, which doubles the overall regional average of 2.78%, according to a report by the Latin American Federation of Banks (Felaban). In parallel, the report pointed out that Argentina presents the credit ratio on the lowest GDP in the region, standing at a low 14.3% compared to a Latin American averag…
The Argentine gap is evident by comparing 7.3% of late payments with the countries with the lowest indicators in the table, such as Uruguay (1.7%), El Salvador (1.4%) or the Dominican Republic (1.1%), and with those who complete the podium with the highest regional irregularity next to the country, such as Brazil (4.3%) and Colombia (3.7%).
Through his decisions, Javier Milei managed to get Argentina to lead the ranking of late payments in Latin America, registering 7.3% of his portfolio in an irregular situation, which doubles the overall regional average of 2.78%. The information comes from a recent report by the Latin American Bank Federation (Felaban). In parallel, the report stressed that the country presents the credit ratio on the lowest GDP in the region, placing itself on …
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