Judge OKs major debt restructuring plan for Puerto Rico
The deal is first of its kind since the island's government declared nearly four years ago that it was unable to repay its public debt
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The deal is first of its kind since the island's government declared nearly four years ago that it was unable to repay its public debt
A request to dismiss some debt is part of an overall push to restructure a portion of Puerto Rico's more than $70 billion public debt load
The announcement comes as the region struggles to rebuild more than a year after hurricanes Irma and Maria
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also announced a 90-day extension to a halt in tax collections
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
In a speech in San Juan, Warren discussed the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico's financial woes
Alex Cora indicates he may pass on the White House celebration of his team's World Series title due to president's policies toward Puerto Rico
The Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico (NAP) program serves hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
Hearing involves more than $17 billion in debt backed by sales-tax bonds the government issued, representing nearly a third of Puerto Rico's overall bonded debt
The island has been grappling with a prolonged debt-crisis and continues to recover from devastating storms
A congressional delegation is visiting the island to meet with local officials and host fundraising events
"They'll get to experience firsthand the needs of the island," said Lin-Manuel Miranda's father, Luis Miranda
But Jeh Johnson, who served under President Obama, said the maneuver would be "highly objectionable" politically
The contingent of members of Congress — the largest to visit the island — vowed to help rebuild the struggling U.S. territory
The award-winning playwright said the musical was a tribute to the island. "I just want it to be proud of me," he told reporters.
The Broadway sensation will be in San Juan for three weeks
The performances are part of a three-week run to raise money and awareness for the U.S. territory after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017
The "Hamilton" creator said the storm-battered island needs more investment from Congress
"Dr. Herbert's the reason I'm sitting here talking to you," star of "Hamilton" says
So far this year, 22 people have been murdered on the island that was devastated by Hurricane Maria nearly 16 months ago
The president may divert $13.9 billion meant for Puerto Rico and several states if he declares national emergency to end partial government shutdown
Facing expected protests, the Broadway hit relocated from a historic theater at the University of Puerto Rico
Police said the killing is the 22nd homicide on the island in 2019
The top FBI official in Puerto Rico has said the island is facing a "crisis of violence"