The Guardian
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
Debt of poorest countries at record $9.4tn high, World Bank data shows
Debt owed by developing countries rose to a record $9.4tn (£7tn) last year
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Debt owed by developing countries rose to a record $9.4tn (£7tn) last year
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