In Puerto Rico, Senator Ángel Toledo López expressed support for a $1,000 monthly minimum pension for government retirees, but warned that the Fiscal Control Board will not approve it without identified recurring funds. Toledo López reiterated his backing for the measure in a telephone interview with journalist Carmen Jovet on NotiUno 630’s En Caliente program.
Jovet noted that some retirees receive pensions as low as $500 monthly, which she said is insufficient. Toledo López emphasized that retirees deserve adequate compensation for their years of service to Puerto Rico. A bill to raise the minimum pension to $1,000 has been presented, and the senator confirmed that his stance on the issue remains unchanged.
He stressed that any measure must first undergo public hearings and have corresponding funds allocated. The senator also noted that the Fiscal Control Board will not approve the measure without guaranteed funds, and that it is crucial to ensure the money is available before approving the project.