The U.S. territory can't pay its debts and will soon run out of money. How did it get into this mess? Here's everything you need to know: How much does Puerto Rico owe?The island has more than $72 billion of debt — nearly 100 percent of its total annual economic output — and an estimated $30 billion shortfall in its state pension fund.
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