puerto-rico-money-debt.html

puerto-rico-money-debt.html

12/30/2015

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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/us/politics/puerto-rico-money-debt.html

summary

This article discusses the ongoing financial crisis in Puerto Rico and its impact on the United States. It explains how Puerto Rico's government has accumulated a massive debt of over $70 billion, leading to a state of near-insolvency. The article highlights the challenges faced by the Puerto Rican government in paying off its debt and the potential consequences if it defaults on its obligations. It also explores the actions taken by the U.S. Congress to address the situation, such as the creation of a fiscal control board to oversee Puerto Rico's finances. Overall, the article provides an insightful overview of the financial struggles faced by Puerto Rico and its implications for both the island and the United States.

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puerto rico ꞏ debt crisis ꞏ financial crisis ꞏ us politics ꞏ government bailout ꞏ economic collapse ꞏ government debt ꞏ austerity measures ꞏ fiscal policy ꞏ economic recession ꞏ financial restructuring ꞏ bondholders ꞏ financial markets ꞏ fiscal responsibility ꞏ debt restructuring ꞏ economic inequality ꞏ public finance ꞏ government spending ꞏ tax policy ꞏ fiscal reform ꞏ debt burden ꞏ financial bankruptcy ꞏ economic development ꞏ fiscal challenges ꞏ financial instability ꞏ tax evasion ꞏ economic policy ꞏ government intervention ꞏ economic growth ꞏ budget deficit ꞏ economic recovery ꞏ government debt crisis