Puerto Rico

  • Jun 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

Looming Puerto Rican default grows nearer

Congress must come to grips with Puerto Rico's fiscal crisis, but has little or no will to do so

Puerto Rico
  • May 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

Puerto Rican electricity plan will be of minor help

Although there are modernisation opportunities in the island's energy mix, accrued debt remains the main problem

Puerto Rico
  • May 6, 2015
  • 7 min read

Puerto Rican shutdown would increase default fears

The risk of a Puerto Rican default is growing, and would spike if a shutdown led to greater emigration

Puerto Rico
  • Mar 17, 2015
  • 2 min read

Puerto Rico's debt levels may force Washington's hand

Bond issuances are becoming increasingly tricky, indicating that the financial situation may escape the market by 2016

Puerto Rico
  • Feb 24, 2015
  • 6 min read

Puerto Rican fiscal crunch is approaching Congress

An inability to restructure debts or boost economy will force Washington to intercede

Puerto Rico
  • Feb 13, 2015
  • 2 min read

Rating cut emphasises risks to Puerto Rico

Tax plan may address short-term fiscal drop, but neglects core of Puerto Rico's problems

Puerto Rico
  • Feb 9, 2015
  • 2 min read

Debt ruling threatens Puerto Rico's finances further

The economic vitality of Puerto Rico will be the key to debt repayment, regardless of the judicial ruling

Puerto Rico
  • Nov 4, 2014
  • 2 min read

New Puerto Rican bond sales will face hurdles

Oversight may drive off unconventional investors, hurting Puerto Rico's chances for additional bond sales

Puerto Rico