Marc Anthony: Trump ‘Will Be Held Accountable’ for Puerto Rico.
13 Friday Oct 2017
Posted Puerto Rico debt crisis
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Posted Puerto Rico debt crisis
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A group of 26 student representatives of the University of Puerto Rico met on Wednesday afternoon with the head of the U.S.-imposed Fiscal Control Board and the university’s management in a bid to find a solution to the conflict over budget cuts in higher education.
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Under strong police watch, they debated the rise of university fees and measures meant to guarantee that striking students will not face punishment because of their mobilization.
The U.S.-appointed economic board is overseeing the restructuring of Puerto Rico’s US$70 billion debt owed to wealthy foreign investors. Along with cuts to public education, the board has also proposed to cut health care and housing funds.