Article: Fitch Upgrades BBVA-Banco Continental's IDR to 'BBB'.

NEW YORK -- Following the upgrade of Peru's sovereign ratings and the consequent upgrade of Peru's country ceiling to 'BBB', Fitch Ratings today upgraded BBVA-Banco Continental's (Continental) ratings as follows:

--Foreign currency long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB' from 'BBB-';

--Foreign currency short-term IDR to 'F2' from 'F3';

--Local currency long-term IDR to 'BBB+' from 'BBB';

--Local currency short-term IDR to 'F2' from 'F3';

In addition, Fitch has affirmed the following ratings:

--Individual rating at 'C/D';

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