The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority is considering dipping into its rate stabilization fund to pay off $90 million due to creditors by month’s end, which would drain the reserve entirely, utility officials said Monday.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Committee will hold an oversight hearing on Feb. 2 to provide commentary on a possible solution to the Puerto Rican debt crisis, emphasizing on improved management policies and long-term sustainability.
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and its bondholder group announced this morning they have resumed talks, after walking away from the table nearly a week ago.