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Puerto Rico
German finance minister offers Greece for Puerto Rico
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 9, 2015
Both countries are struggling with billion-dollar debts.
U.S. investors could take a hit on Puerto Rican bonds
Jul 1, 2015
Is the island territory, with $72 billion debt, our Greece?
Puerto Rico's exodus: vicious cycles and silver linings
Jul 1, 2015
The island is facing its largest outmigration since the '60s.
Facing huge debt, Puerto Rico weighs its options
by
Nova Safo
Jun 30, 2015
The U.S. territory is treated like a state — and cannot, by law, declare bankruptcy.
Puerto Rico faces debt deadline
Jun 29, 2015
Governor says the commonwealth doesn't have the funds to make the July 1 payments.
Puerto Rico could run out of money in three months
by
Gigi Douban
Apr 24, 2015
The economy crashed when corporations moved out, but the government kept spending.
How will Puerto Rico's poor economy affect you?
Jul 25, 2014
The island’s economy is floundering and debt is mounting. How does that affect your wallet?
For public good, not for profit.
Is Puerto Rico the new Greece?
Mar 3, 2014
Puerto Rico is issuing $3.5 billion worth of bonds this month and investors are hungry to buy.
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images
Iguana, it's what's for dinner
by
David Gura
Feb 7, 2012
In an effort to rid Puerto Rico of its 4-million-strong invasive iguana population, the government has proposed turning them into an "exotic meat" export.