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Stop debt payments until economy revives, suggests Puerto Rican prelate
April 23, 2018
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CWN Editor's Note: Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has suggested that payments on the island’s debt should be suspended. “No debt should be paid until Puerto Rico sees positive economic growth, a reduction in poverty, and the island rebuilds from the hurricane,” he said, suggesting a “jubilee” halt on debt payments.
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