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The controversial plan to free Puerto Rico’s utility from bankruptcy

The controversial plan to free Puerto Rico’s utility from bankruptcy

FromPOLITICO Energy


The controversial plan to free Puerto Rico’s utility from bankruptcy

FromPOLITICO Energy

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The proposed plan to pull Puerto Rico’s government-owned utility out of
bankruptcy and cut its debt is receiving forceful pushback from many
residents and environmental groups, which argue it could increase
already high electric bills and contribute to the island’s expensive
cost of living. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the efforts
behind Puerto Rico’s utility bankruptcy plan and why it has led to
protests.

 

Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy Editor at POLITICO Pro.

Josh Siegel is a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. 

 

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Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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