A lack of a formal intervention protocol, such as the ones in place in the U.S. mainland for governments in distress, is making Puerto Rico’s restructuring process “uncomfortable” and more challenging to address, an expert with 25 years of experience in reforming troubled public and private sector entities said Wednesday.
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority announced Monday the extension of the AlixPartners’ contract to continue the ongoing progress on the comprehensive transformation and debt restructuring of the utility through Dec. 15, 2016, for $6.7 million in fees.
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.