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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dnica Coto

Puerto Rico pushes for private power generation amid secrecy

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Nearly two hours after meeting behind closed doors, the governing board of Puerto Rico’s power company emerged Thursday to briefly announce it was approving a plan to privatize electric generation in the U.S. territory.

No other details including the name of the company selected or how much it will be paid were provided as Puerto Ricans grow angry and exasperated with the secrecy surrounding the push to privatize the operation and maintenance of generation units.

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