Puerto Rico

  • Sep 7, 2017
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Hurricane Irma will leave major Caribbean destruction

The worst hurricane in a decade may mark the start of a disastrous hurricane season

Caribbean
  • Jun 12, 2017
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US Congress will ignore Puerto Rico statehood vote

Advocates of statehood delivered a one-sided referendum result amid boycotts by opponents and inaction by Washington

Puerto Rico
  • May 4, 2017
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Puerto Rico control board will squeeze debt holdouts

The island commonwealth plans to undertake the largest bankruptcy in the history of the US municipal bond market

Puerto Rico
  • Mar 10, 2017
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Fiscal squeeze sets Puerto Rico for political turmoil

The island has little fiscal autonomy, but looming cuts pit its elected representatives against US federal oversight

Puerto Rico
  • Feb 2, 2017
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Puerto Rico will enact deep fiscal cuts after default

Puerto Rico defaults again as its new government seeks to dig its way out of a debt crisis via unpopular reforms

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 20, 2016
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Debt and politics will foil Puerto Rico statehood bid

The incoming government of the indebted commonwealth seeks to unlock greater federal support via US statehood status

Puerto Rico
  • Aug 17, 2016
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Puerto Rico's policy hurdles will depend on Washington

As the dust settles from the island's third default this year, Puerto Rico faces an election year and a weak economy

Puerto Rico
  • Jul 1, 2016
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Puerto Rico fiscal consolidation will follow default

Despite last-minute federal action this week, Puerto Rico is poised to default today, marking the third time this year

Puerto Rico