Puerto Rico Forward

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Puerto Rico Forward: 40 Years of Exploitation Jun 12, 2019

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The Corporación del Fondo de Interés Apremiante (COFINA, or The Puerto Rico Urgent Interest Fund Corporation) is a government-owned entity meant to help Puerto Rico manage and pay its debts. But is COFINA hurting more than it's helping?

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PRF Review: Big government to blame? Jun 04, 2019

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Andrew Mercado-Vázquez of Puerto Rico Forward reviews recent criticism against PR's economic development. Video versions available on Patreon: https://patreon.com/puertoricoforward

Puerto Rico Forward: Possible Effects of Statehood May 07, 2019

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The United States may well accept PR as the 51st state. What effects would US statehood status have on Puerto Rico?

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 4 Mar 26, 2019

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Our continued look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). What more can we learn about the powers of PROMESA?

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 3 Feb 19, 2019

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Our continued look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). What powers do the members of the Financial Oversight and Management Board of PROMESA actually have?

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PRF Review: Trump wants Puerto Rico to fail Feb 01, 2019

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Andrew reviews recent articles providing evidence of the Trump administration's desire (and plan) to see the Puerto Rican economy fail.

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 2 Jan 15, 2019

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Our continued look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). What powers do the US President and US Congress have over Puerto Rico under this bill?

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PRF Review: Essential Documentaries Jan 02, 2019

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Andrew Mercado-Vázquez of Puerto Rico Forward reviews two documentaries that are essential viewing for understanding the Puerto Rico issue: Jurakán and The Last Colony.

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 1 Dec 18, 2018

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A look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). Who are the major players behind the legislation, and what are their goals?

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Puerto Rico Forward: PR is not a "Commonwealth" Nov 15, 2018

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The term "commonwealth" resembles less an objective definition and more a menu of options. In what sense is Puerto Rico a commonwealth of the US, and how does that definition affect its residents?

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