U.S. Treasury official says Puerto Rico in 'critical period'

Puerto Rico's debt problems have thrust the U.S. territory into a "critical period" that requires cooperation from all stakeholders, a U.S. Treasury official said on Wednesday.

The official said the Treasury was "carefully reviewing" a fiscal and economic growth plan released Wednesday by a task force created by Puerto Rico's governor. (Reporting by Jason Lange)

U.S. Treasury official says Puerto Rico in 'critical period