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Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA: City Hits Top National Rating

Fitch Ratings raised the city of Rio de Janeiro to AAA(bra), the top national-scale credit rating, citing stronger tax revenue and lower debt.

  • Fitch upgrades Rio de Janeiro to AAA(bra) rating on August 15, 2026
  • AAA(bra) rating signifies extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments
  • Steady fiscal consolidation attributed to rating upgrade

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