Pablo José Hernández, the resident commissioner in Washington, stated that the Promesa law, which highlighted Congress’s power over Puerto Rico, 'discouraged' supporters of the current territorial status 10 years after its implementation. Hernández made this statement on the tenth anniversary of the law. The Promesa law has had a significant impact on Puerto Rico’s governance, emphasizing the authority of the US Congress over the island.
According to Hernández, this has taken away much of Puerto Rico’s own government. The statement reflects the ongoing debate about Puerto Rico’s status and its relationship with the US federal government.