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Debt Crisis Deepens Poverty in Low-Income Nations

2/23/2025

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Low and lower-middle-income countries are grappling with a crushing debt crisis, burdened by $1.45 trillion in external debt and $138 billion in servicing costs this year. This financial strain siphons vital resources from health and education, deepening poverty and climate risks. Meanwhile, wealthy nations, with $107 trillion in climate debt, impose harsh repayment demands, fueling a cycle of inequality.

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Low and lower-middle-income countries are grappling with a crushing debt crisis, burdened by $1.45 trillion in external debt and $138 billion in servicing costs this year. This financial strain siphons vital resources from health and education, deepening poverty and climate risks. Meanwhile, wealthy nations, with $107 trillion in climate debt, impose harsh repayment demands, fueling a cycle of inequality.