The International Monetary Fund has warned that more than 40 developing nations are nearing a “debt wall” — an inflection point where repayment obligations overwhelm fiscal capacity. Rising interest rates and a strong dollar have tightened financial conditions, while climate costs and capital flight have eroded reserves.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged creditor nations to accelerate restructuring talks, saying “we cannot afford another lost decade for development.” Analysts say defaults could ripple through global markets, affecting commodities, remittances, and trade stability.
As borrowing windows close, the debate shifts from liquidity to legitimacy: how long can the architecture of global finance sustain inequality it helped create?
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