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April 7, 2016

Puerto Rico Gov. Signs Bill Authorizing Halt of Debt Payments
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In Puerto Rico, Governor Alejandro García Padilla has signed an
emergency bill authorizing the suspension of payments on $72 billion in
public debt. The move sets up a dramatic showdown between Puerto Rico
and hedge funds amid the island's historic debt crisis. To see our
recent coverage of Puerto Rico's debt crisis with Democracy Now! co-host
Juan González, go to democracynow.org.
Topics:Puerto Rico Debt

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