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First bond maturity term in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Second bond maturity term in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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After the country successfully completed a bond transaction consisting of the issuance of new bonds

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The economy rebounded 16.0 percent in the first 11 months of the year.

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The Percentage of gross domestic product.

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The percentage of gross domestic product as fiscal deficit.

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Period of moratorium lasted in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The amount of bonds issued by the entity.

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The cash inflow from the issuing of bonds, notes and debentures.

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