All posts by John Mudd

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  Fundamental Changes Puerto Rico Needs

  We need a comprehensive amendment to the Constitution

  • Posted October 25, 2018
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  [Column] Brewster’s Billions: A Hollywood Comedy gets Underway in Puerto Rico

  Spending money in the hopes of that you will get the $4.9 billion is no way to govern

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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  [Column] The Board’s Feigned Attempt at Transparency

  Bondholders continue to file motions seeking discovery on the data upon which fiscal plans are based

  • Posted February 16, 2018
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  [COLUMN] Et tu, Ricky and José?

  100 more years of colonialism and discrimination rather than having to pay Puerto Rico’s debt

  • Posted December 20, 2017
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  [Column] Oversight Board’s Strategy Being Tested

  The clear intent of Congress was for PROMESA to encourage consensual negotiations between Puerto Rico and its creditors

  • Posted July 18, 2017
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  May 1: Days Away

  Obviously, the situation between bondholders and the government is very fluid, but below is a quick recap of where things stand at the time of this writing. Reports are that on April 13, 2017, mediation began between...

  • Posted April 28, 2017
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  Fiscal Oversight Board appeals Judge Besosa’s decision

  On Nov. 28, 2016, the Financial Oversight & Management Board filed a notice of appeal in the Altair case at federal district court. Its purpose is for the First Circuit Court of Appeals to revoke Judge Francisco...

  • Posted December 2, 2016
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  Is Gov. García Padilla Violating Promesa?

  Two weeks ago, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) bond trustee, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, filed a lawsuit against UPR and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, alleging that Gov. Alejandro García Padilla is illegally diverting tuition...

  • Posted September 8, 2016