Puerto Rico officially privatizes power generation amid protests, doubts

Puerto Rico officials announced that Genera PR, a subsidiary of New Fortress Inc., will take over power generation in the U.S. territory amid ongoing blackouts.

Date:	Jan. 25, 2023 5:34 PM ET
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