Daily Archives: May 27, 2020

Governor of Puerto Rico Extends Curfew and Expands List of Businesses Allowed to Reopen

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/governor-of-puerto-rico-extends-curfew-98978 May 26, 2020 Governor of Puerto Rico Extends Curfew and Expands List of Businesses Allowed to Reopen As part of the ongoing plan to restart Puerto Rico’s economy, on May 21, 2020, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Wanda Vazquez-Garced issued … Continue reading

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Why does Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez and her PNP New Progressive Party think the curfew violations and large group gatherings shouldn’t apply to themselves?

There should be consistency in words and actions, not forcing others to suffer with business shutdowns, lockdown, and curfews while the New Progressive Party is celebrating and partying to inaugurate their new headquarters.  Why should the average citizens suffer when … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico court orders new murder trial for judge’s son because 11 to 1 verdict wasn’t unanimous

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/puerto-rico-court-orders-new-murder-trial-for-judges-son/2020/05/27/0159be1e-a06e-11ea-be06-af5514ee0385_story.html Puerto Rico court orders new murder trial for judge’s son By DÁnica Coto | AP  May 27, 2020 at 7:01 p.m. GMT-4   SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – The son of a federal judge convicted in 2014 of killing his … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico closes public school cafeterias amid food crisis

Why is it the Puerto Rican government’s responsibility to feed schoolchildren?  Isn’t it the responsibility of the parents? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8315789/Puerto-Rico-closes-public-school-cafeterias-amid-food-crisis.html Puerto Rico closes public school cafeterias amid food crisis By Associated Press Published: 09:44 EDT, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 09:55 … Continue reading

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Concerns grow as Puerto Rico to spend $2B to fight COVID-19

$2 billion divided into an estimated 3.1 million people living in Puerto Rico equals $645 per person.  Yet, of course, not everyone will receive $645 directly, as some receive far more and some receive nothing. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8320763/Concerns-grow-Puerto-Rico-spend-2B-fight-COVID-19.html Concerns grow as Puerto … Continue reading

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Unemployed Puerto Ricans fume as claims pile up in pandemic. Meanwhile, government workers continue receiving their full salaries, even if they aren’t working

While most businesses were forced to shut down, the governor said all government workers would continue to be paid their full salaries, even if they didn’t report to work.  Where is the shared sacrifice?  Why should government employees continue getting … Continue reading

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Fiscal Oversight Board: Puerto Rico to see 65% surplus drop amid debt crisis

While unfortunate for those who lose their jobs, Puerto Rico needs to reduce government employees with deep cuts.   Additionally, all the money lost to corruption, waste, and mismanagement would save billions more. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8360079/Board-Puerto-Rico-65-surplus-drop-amid-debt-crisis.html Board: Puerto Rico to see 65% surplus … Continue reading

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