Puerto Rico

  • Jun 14, 2016
  • 2 min read

US Supreme Court closes Puerto Rico debt relief door

The US Supreme Court has ruled against efforts by the island's government to restructure its debt burden

Puerto Rico
  • May 26, 2016
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Congress is unlikely to avoid July Puerto Rico default

A federal fiscal oversight bill has been reported favourably out of committee, but faces an uncertain timetable

Puerto Rico
  • May 19, 2016
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New Puerto Rico oversight bill may not pass Congress

After failing to avert a May default, the US Congress is once again attempting to produce a legislative remedy

Puerto Rico
  • Apr 28, 2016
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Second Puerto Rico default will not spur US Congress

As a second default looms for Puerto Rico, Washington gridlock has dashed hopes for timely federal action

Puerto Rico
  • Apr 6, 2016
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Debt freeze will accelerate Puerto Rico fiscal crisis

Facing federal inaction, Puerto Rico has taken unilateral steps to halt upcoming debt payments

Puerto Rico
  • Mar 23, 2016
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US Congress may fumble Puerto Rico debt legislation

Congress will miss the March 31 deadline imposed by Speaker Paul Ryan for action on the island's fiscal crisis

Puerto Rico
  • Jan 6, 2016
  • 7 min read

Default signals further slide for Puerto Rico in 2016

Puerto Rico's second default accelerates the island's financial and social crisis

Puerto Rico
  • Jan 4, 2016
  • 2 min read

Puerto Rico default heralds further decline in 2016

Puerto Rico begins 2016 with a 37-million-dollar default as its fiscal position deteriorates

Puerto Rico