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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…
The Republican majority on the House Rules Committee rejected proposals from Democratic congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to request information on the increase in US military operations in Puerto…
The Senate and House of Representatives have reached agreements on over 20 measures, which are now ready for consideration by Governor Jenniffer González. These measures include a range of topics…
A report by the League of Cities of Puerto Rico concludes that the Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) has become a 'fourth branch of government' with more power than the Legislature.…
Antonio Weiss, the former acting number two at the US Department of the Treasury, guided the process of what eventually became the PROMESA law from the US Executive branch. As…
The San Juan Municipality announced the signing of a debt refinancing agreement, which, according to Mayor Miguel A. Romero Lugo, will significantly reduce the cost of servicing its existing debt…
Seven responders from the Puerto Rico National Guard arrived in Venezuela on Monday to assist with search and rescue efforts following two catastrophic earthquakes that struck the country last Wednesday.…
Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed the Puerto Rico government's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, exercising her constitutional authority to issue line-item vetoes to reduce or eliminate several appropriations included…
A citizens' movement in Puerto Rico has contributed to the protection of pensions for 167,000 retirees. Eva Prados, who has spent a decade opposing the Fiscal Board's proposals, notes that…
The House of Representatives is being taken to court for not providing sworn statements from legislators regarding their extra-legislative income. Although the Senate disclosed which senators received additional income beyond…
The US Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that President Donald Trump did not follow due process in firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a decision that may impact attempts to…
The task force behind Puerto Rico's proposed Planning and Permits Code, introduced by the governor, has been criticized for lacking academic diversity and expertise. According to experts, the group's proposals…
Luis Rodríguez Díaz, the former president of WIPR, won the primary election for the Municipal Presidency of the New Progressive Party (PNP) in Luquillo with 67% of the votes, defeating…
Despite criticism over the past decade for its power over the territory and austerity measures, there are no indications that the Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) will cease its functions as…
The relationship between the Puerto Rico Legislature and the Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) has been marked by tension, vetoes, and legal battles over the past decade. The JSF was established…