Saying she “did the best she could with the tough hand that was dealt” and ending 12 years of public service, Puerto Rico Government Development Bank President Melba Acosta is stepping down from her post, effective July 31.
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Executive Director Alberto Lázaro confirmed Thursday the agency is waiting for the governor to sign the law that will allow it to pursue external financing to begin talking to creditors next month.
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has reached forbearance agreements with a number of federal and local government agencies to put off making payments for at least six months, according to filings submitted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Wednesday.