Ecuador president vows no austerity in 2027 despite El Niño, cites fiscal room

Ecuador's president stated that 2027 will not be an austerity year, citing fiscal accounts far from the debt ceiling and room for maneuver, while referencing the El Niño phenomenon. This signals a commitment to sustained resource flows, likely to support spending amid potential climate-related pressures. The statement is a political pledge, with uncertainty over actual fiscal capacity and the impact of El Niño on revenues.

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