Fitch cuts First BanCorp

Fitch Ratings said it downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of First BanCorp and its main subsidiary Firstbank Puerto Rico to CC from B- and removed them from Rating Watch negative.

The action is based on the company's publicly disclosed capital plans to bolster its balance sheet, according to the agency.

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