Nicaragua: $ 20.6 Million for Microcredit

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Representatives of the Foundation for Rural Social and Economic Development (Fundesers) noted that about 36 thousand customers will be benefited with a line of credit.

"In the last two and half months Fundeser has recovered foreign funds for up to $ 1.2 million dollars, which will contribute in financing the planned growth for this year," reported Laprensa.com.ni.

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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