Economics

Puerto Rico Updated Fiscal Plan Pushes Out Deficits to 2048

  • Federal funds will help increase Puerto Rico’s economic growth
  • Island’s oversight board certified fiscal plan Thursday
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Puerto Rico can avoid budget deficits for the next quarter century because federal funds will help drive economic growth on the island as it exits bankruptcy, the commonwealth’s congressionally appointed financial oversight board said.