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After Tsunami Warning, Questions Raised About Mobile Alerts
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Governor's Reform Proposal Raises Questions About Permit Professionals' Powers
via Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
A proposed reform by the Governor has sparked controversy over the increased powers granted to permit professionals. Since their creation, these professionals have faced criticism from various groups, including professional guilds, commercial groups, environmental organizations, and academics. The measure aims…
Velázquez and AOC Lead Amendments to Demand Accountability for Increased US Military Activities in Puerto Rico
via El Nuevo Día
Democratic Congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed amendments to the Defense Authorization Act to request reports on the increase in US military operations in Puerto Rico. Velázquez's amendment, co-sponsored by Ocasio-Cortez and others, would require a report from…
After Tsunami Warning, Questions Raised About Mobile Alerts
via El Nuevo Día
Commissioner Ángel Jiménez of the Emergency Management and Disaster Administration Bureau (NMEAD) defended the protocol followed by authorities after a tsunami warning was issued for Puerto Rico on Wednesday, following earthquakes in Venezuela. Jiménez acknowledged areas for improvement, including the…