Moody’s as Alibi: How Neoliberal Economics Is Justified in Mauritius
Liberation Moris - 17 January 2026 Moody’s as Alibi: How Neoliberal Economics Is Justified in Mauritius For several months, and particularly since the installation of the new government formed by the PTR, MMM, ND and ReA, a recurring narrative has come to dominate official discourse and to justify austerity measures: “If we do not cut public expenditure, Moody’s will downgrade Mauritius.” This claim is routinely portrayed as technical, neutral and