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Pablo José Hernández on the 10th Anniversary of Promesa: 'They Took Away Much of Our Own Government'
2 updates over 3 days — last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Creation of the PROMESA Law in Congress: A Look Back
via El Nuevo Día
As the PROMESA law marks its tenth anniversary, key figures involved in its creation have highlighted its impact on Puerto Rico's debt crisis. The law, which has reduced the island's debt by nearly half, was passed in 2016 in response…
Pablo José Hernández on the 10th Anniversary of Promesa: 'They Took Away Much of Our Own Government'
via El Nuevo Día
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…