PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(01 of19)
Open Image ModalA person carries a Puerto Rican national flag during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(02 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators block the street during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(03 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators sits in front of police officers during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(04 of19)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator stands near police officers during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(05 of19)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator reacts as police officers stand guard during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(06 of19)
Open Image ModalA woman covers her face from tear gas during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(07 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators break the windows of a building during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(08 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators stand near police during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. The sign reads: \"Open your eyes, reflect, join us.\" REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(09 of19)
Open Image ModalPolice officers use tear gas during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(10 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators set a barricade on fire during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(11 of19)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator uses a slingshot during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(12 of19)
Open Image ModalPeople look out of a fast food restaurant as demonstrators participate in a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(13 of19)
Open Image ModalA man dressed in a superhero outfit walks past a burning barricade during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(14 of19)
Open Image ModalPeople march during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. The sign reads: \"May 1st, for the dignity of our people.\" REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(15 of19)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators run from tear gas during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, In San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(16 of19)
Open Image ModalPeople march during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. The sign reads \"May 1st, for the dignity of our people.\" REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(17 of19)
Open Image ModalPolice officers use tear gas during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(18 of19)
Open Image ModalPolice officers use tear gas during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)
PUERTORICO-DEBT/MAINLAND(19 of19)
Open Image ModalPolice officers stand guard during a protest against the government\'s austerity measures as Puerto Rico faces a deadline on Monday to restructure its $70 billion debt load or open itself up to lawsuits from creditors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez (credit:Alvin Baez / Reuters)