Health Jul 20 Puerto Rico governor, others face formal corruption probe By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Nation Aug 07 Watch 3:36 In Puerto Rico, Pierluisi is out, Vázquez is in — and uncertainty reigns Puerto Rico's political upheaval continued when the island’s supreme court overturned the installation of Pedro Pierluisi as governor. Outgoing Gov. Ricardo Rossello had positioned Pierluisi to succeed him, but the high court found that process unconstitutional -- paving the way…
Nation Aug 02 Watch 8:42 Why Puerto Rico’s new governor is already controversial Puerto Rican officials have had to scramble to replace Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who left office Friday after scandal engulfed his administration. Rossello’s secretary of state, Pedro Pierluisi, was sworn in as the new governor -- but faces criticism over his…
Nation Jun 20 High court takes case involving Puerto Rico financial crisis Hedge funds that invested in Puerto Rican bonds won a lower court ruling that board members were appointed in violation of the Constitution because they were not confirmed by the Senate… By Associated Press
Nation Aug 22 Watch 9:49 Amid new austerity measures, Puerto Rico pushes to restructure debt As Puerto Rico continues to struggle under crippling debt, a push within the territory to amend U.S. bankruptcy laws to allow the commonwealth to restructure its debt is underway. Meanwhile, Puerto Ricans are searching for new areas of economic growth… By PBS News Hour