The root of the islands crisis, points out Jose Villamil economist at Estudios Tecnicos, a San Juan consultancy, is that both the population and the economy of Puerto Rico have become smaller, and are projected to continue to contract. The islands population dropped from 3.8 million in 2000, to 3.
Date: Jan 29, 2016
Category: Health
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How big a deal is Puerto Rico debt crisis? (+video)
Jose Villamil, a former United Nations consultant and CEO of an economic and planning consulting firm, says he believes that the news will have only a limited effect on financial markets, because it has been known for some time that Puerto Rico has been heading for debt restructuring or default.
Date: Jun 30, 2015
Category: Business
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Puerto Rico lawmakers give final nod to sales tax increase
If Garcia signs the measure, it will help Puerto Rico access the market and issue up to $2.95 billion in bonds as planned, said economist Jose Villamil, a former U.N. consultant and CEO of an economic and planning consulting firm. But government officials still need to take other steps to help boost