Puerto Rico

  • Jun 14
  • 7 min read

Puerto Rico's political duopoly is frustrating voters

A major power cut in the capital of San Juan this week will stoke dissatisfaction with the island's two main parties

Puerto Rico
  • Oct 6, 2022
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Biden aid pledge for Puerto Rico may not be enough

President Biden has visited Puerto Rico with the promise of more effective federal recovery assistance

Puerto Rico
  • Aug 1, 2022
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Puerto Rico's new budget should raise prospects

The federal oversight board has imposed a balanced budget on a reluctant local legislature as the fiscal year starts

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 3, 2021
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Puerto Rico debt reduction plan moves toward approval

The Financial Oversight and Management Board has modified its plan for easing Puerto Rico’s debt burden

Puerto Rico
  • Apr 13, 2021
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Puerto Rico debt deal could hasten economic recovery

The Fiscal Control Board that controls Puerto Rico's finances has agreed a debt settlement with the island’s creditors

Puerto Rico
  • Nov 12, 2020
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New Puerto Rico governor will face divided electorate

Puerto Rico is still counting votes from its November 3 elections, while a majority want US statehood

Puerto Rico
  • Sep 23, 2020
  • 7 min read

Caribbean tourism will struggle to recover from crisis

The Caribbean’s major tourism markets need incomers, but welcoming back the tourists brings serious risks

Caribbean