Despite the perception that an international debt crisis was "over" in 2001,which country in effect defaulted on its debts?

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In 2001, Argentina faced a severe economic crisis, which resulted in widespread protests and the default on its international debts. The country was unable to pay back its loans to international creditors and was forced to suspend payments, leading to a default on its debts. While Mexico and Brazil faced economic challenges in the 1990s, they were able to avoid defaulting on their international debts. North Korea, while facing economic difficulties, did not have significant international debt obligations in the early 2000s.

Despite the Perception That an International Debt Crisis Was "Over