Exodus of Banks Is Threatening to Isolate Puerto Rico Even More

As big banks continue to leave the island, local FIs are trying to find a way to fill the void.

Even banks are joining the Puerto Rico exodus, and their flight could leave the island's financial system increasingly isolated.

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