Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the “Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021.” Known as PRRADA, the bill would extend current US law to require disclosures of conflicts of interest in all PROMESA bankruptcy proceedings in Puerto Rico, and thereby improve transparency and restore confidence in the island’s future. Senator Bob […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced that it reached an agreement in principle with several creditor groups to lower Puerto Rico’s debt to what it termed “sustainable levels” as a result of a mediation process. In tandem with the announcement, the Oversight Board asked the court to extend the deadline for […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced it reached an agreement with certain Commonwealth bondholders on the framework for a plan of adjustment to resolve $35 billion worth of debt and non-debt claims against the government. The agreement will reduce the amount of Commonwealth-related bonds outstanding to less than $12 billion, a […]
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