Puerto Rico

The governor asked the high court to review a ruling that gave the board broad power to overturn laws it deems inconsistent with the island's fiscal health.

Analysts say the PROMESA bankruptcy law is more creditor friendly than how the judge in the PREPA case interprets it.

The ruling may open the way for approval of a payout to bondholders as small as 0.21%.

A magistrate told PREPA bondholders and Oversight Board to continue negotiations for at least another 13 days.

Holders of COFINA subordinate bonds are seeking compensation from the U.S. government, claiming their property was taken without just compensation.

The ruling could set a precedent for the board's control over local government policies affecting the economy.

Judge Swain will approve the disclosure statement and sent the parties back to mediation.

The bond trustee has said treating bondholders differently violates the bond's trust agreement and makes the plan of adjustment unconfirmable.

The federal government has set aside $12 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico's grid. If used effectively to rebuild a greener and more resilient grid, this federal lifeline can be a substantial downpayment toward affordable, reliable, cleaner energy for Puerto Ricans.

While the FAFAA backed the board's discovery timeline, bondholders argue the board is trying to "run out the clock."