Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Talks Immigration, Economic Record at Largest Latino Conference

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley addressed the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. and heavily focused on immigration and its impact on the economy.

Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Impacted by 'Outmigration' and Jobs in Mainland US

Puerto Rico is $70 billion in debt, and their trouble continues with a declining population.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Calls for Families to Make Sacrifices to Cover $70 Billion Debt

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla addressed the commonwealth about the island's struggling economy.

Puerto Rico Economy 2015: Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Signs Tax Increase

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a legislation increasing the commonwealth's sales tax increase to double-digit figures.

Don't Worry, the Commonwealth Puerto Rico Will Be Fine

David Tawil of Maglan Capital, which owns some of Puerto Rico's debt, stated in an interview earlier in March that he believes the U.S. territory won't default, and that $2-3 billion of financing will quell the financial pressure. Puerto Rico has a deal of fruitful, robust double-digit returns on tax-free bases, but poorly-run finances have lead to its current economic status.

Puerto Rico, an Island Swimming in Debt Needs Saving: Will the U.S. Provide an Economic Life Raft?

Puerto Rico, known for its beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, has a lot more going on than its tourist spots; it's an island that is facing a major debt crisis and it's in need of a U.S. economic boost.
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