All posts tagged "debt crisis"
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The Second Time as Farce
The caveat that history repeats itself “the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce” in economist Karl Marx’s essay, “The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte,” well applies to Puerto Rico’s debt crisis. A look back in history at Puerto...
- Posted July 14, 2016
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Puerto Rican Gothic: Can Promesa Save Pension Plans?
Will Promesa snuff out the pension powder keg?
- Posted July 7, 2016
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Creditor Groups Mull Challenge to P.R. Default
Action could hinge on violation of Promesa
- Posted July 7, 2016
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P.R. Bondholders Give Promesa Mixed Reviews
Object to a stay on claims and restructuring
- Posted June 30, 2016
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‘Por Ahí Viene El Tren’
Promesa sorely lacks economic development measures; No more looking the other way. "Se acabó."
- Posted June 30, 2016
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Debt-Restructuring Talks in a Holding Pattern
Negotiations stall between P.R. government, some creditor groups; latest offers released
- Posted June 23, 2016
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Greece Planning Cautious Return To Bond Markets In 2017
Decision would hinge on a return to economic growth in 2017
- Posted May 26, 2016
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Puerto Rico Highways Authority Responds to Ambac’s Lawsuit
Executive director blasts bond insurer’s legal action
- Posted May 12, 2016