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The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters

Nov. 22, 2024 12:46 PM EST

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Bahamas announced Friday that it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation. It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the...