Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón traveled to Washington, D.C. On September 14, leaving Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera in charge on an interim basis. According to written statements from La Fortaleza, the trip aims to secure "Medicaid funds for the island and advance the reconstruction process." González is accompanied by Health Secretary Dr. Víctor Ramos, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli, and ASES Executive Director attorney Carlos Santiago.
Over 700,000 people in Puerto Rico are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage if the U.S. Congress does not approve the $4 billion needed in 2027. The governor is expected to return to Puerto Rico on Thursday.