Puerto Rico

FAFAA and Gov. Pedro Pierluisi retain some influence over the direction of an adversary proceeding in the PREPA bankruptcy and on the ultimate PREPA bond deal.

The plan reduces HTA's $6.4 billion of total claims by more than 80% and saves Puerto Rico more than $3 billion in debt service payments, the Oversight Board said.

Swain said the bondholders lien on revenues and the recourse nature of the bonds needs to be determined. The judge would likely order a plan confirmation hearing take place by June 2023. 

While the parties generally support the start of litigation, they are arguing about everything else.

A multi-option plan of adjustment would be filed within 60 days.

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board is seeking the return of fees connected with Puerto Rico bonds and swaps.

Swain postponed Wednesday's bankruptcy hearing in the case and extended the comment deadline.

Bondholders want a quick resolution and they say the Oversight Board's approach would take two years.

Judge Swain on Wednesday will consider the Oversight Board's proposal to commence litigation on creditor claims.

Puerto Rico's Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority said it "is available to assist the municipalities, as financial advisor and fiscal agent of the Government, on any restructuring that it deems necessary."

The statement could be interpreted as also suggesting a restructuring of $242 million in bonds.

Judge Swain grants the mediation team's request for an extension until Sept. 16 and possibly longer.

Judge Swain may approve the amended version in the next few weeks.

But it still remains slightly higher than it was a year ago.

The board says the law will reduce economic activity and government revenues.

The team now wants the option to continue discussions through September.

Judge gives Puerto Rico Oversight Board until next week to submit a plan of adjustment.

Although he called them "excessive and arbitrary," Gov. Pedro Pierluisi agreed to create a reserve fund, reduce the maximum conservation easement tax credit, and freeze implementation of a physician tax incentive.

Moody's says the cut is a credit negative for the U.S. Virgin Islands' matching fund bonds.

The bankruptcy judge indicated her support for the deal reached between Assured Guaranty and Franklin Advisors and Nuveen.