Puerto Rico

Calls any action to deny federal funds “unacceptable.”

A smart decision has not led at all to successful execution.

As chair of the Oversight Board, Carrión —an insurance executive from the Carrión family banking dynasty— has played a central role in designing and approving policy decisions that prioritize Wall Street profits over the well-being of Puerto Ricans.

“We can help you with your little bankruptcito/we’re the brains, you’re the debtor in ‘el possessionito’”

A year after María, the U.S. government must rebuild Puerto Rico, as befits its stature as a U.S. territory and its residents as American citizens.

The committee will consist of public health and officials from the administration of governor Ricardo Rosselló.

COMMENTARY on the Puerto Rico’s Bankruptcy Executives series

The Puerto Rican Grammy winner talks about his career, his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hurricane María, and the creation of his newest album.

COMENTARIO sobre la serie “Los ejecutivos de la quiebra”

Acepta la naturaleza pública de los documentos solicitados por grupo de periodistas y llega a un acuerdo para la entrega de los materiales que faltan.

Aunque el Plan Operacional para el el Manejo de Emergencias del Departamento de Salud fue promulgado desde marzo de 2018, el mismo se mantuvo oculto hasta que esta tarde el Departamento de Salud lo entregó al Centro de Periodismo Investigativo luego de una demanda.

“There have always been violent extremist groups on the ragged edge of American politics, right?”

Or why 4 million American citizens can’t vote.

I see and hear that voice of hate, and yet I will happily participate in the democratic process.

Como parte del proceso de quiebra de Puerto Rico, dos comités representan a los pensionados y a los acreedores no asegurados, un grupo que incluye empleados públicos, maestros, contratistas del Gobierno y todo aquel que tenga reclamaciones de dinero contra el Estado.

As part of Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy process, two committees represent retirees and unsecured creditors, which include public employees, teachers, government contractors and everyone who has monetary claims against the commonwealth government.

Despite the uptick in overdoses public health workers have witnessed since 2016, the Puerto Rican government has yet to legalize the distribution of Narcan, the opioid antagonist proven to reverse overdoses and save lives.

Hace cuatro meses el Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación (DCR) le adjudicó un contrato que podría costar $125 millones en cinco años para trasladar de forma escalonada al 30 por ciento de la población penal de la isla a cárceles de esa empresa en Estados Unidos.

Veredicto: Falso

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Latino Rebels Radio: October 10, 2018