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
  • 7 min read

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
  • Sep 20, 2022
  • 2 min read

Puerto Rico's power grid hit by another hurricane

Five years after Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage to Puerto Rico, Hurricane Flora has caused more disruption

Puerto Rico
  • Aug 1, 2022
  • 7 min read

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
  • Jan 19, 2022
  • 2 min read

Judge approves long-awaited Puerto Rican debt deal

The US judge overseeing Puerto Rico’s efforts to emerge from bankruptcy yesterday approved a final deal with creditors

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 3, 2021
  • 7 min read

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
  • 7 min read

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