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Puerto Rico governor calling for the island to be made a US state LOSES bid to lead her party in chaotic primary election that saw delayed and missing ballots

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8632623/Puerto-Rico-holds-2nd-voting-round-chaotic-primaries.html Puerto Rico governor calling for the island to be made a US state LOSES bid to lead her party in chaotic primary election that saw delayed and missing ballots Puerto Rican Gov. Wanda Vázquez was hoping to lead the … Continue reading

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Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers. The Elections Commission failed to print and distribute enough ballots to multiple voting locations

The incompetence and mismanagement continues.  The Elections Commission had ONE JOB, to ensure enough ballots were printed and distributed, yet failed miserably.  The primary was already extended for 2 months from June until August 7, so they had plenty of … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico braces for political upheaval involving allegation of obstruction of justice against Governor Wanda Vázquez

Let’s get to the bottom of these allegations. We need a full and fair investigation.  Transparency is not a one way street. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8496621/Puerto-Rico-braces-political-upheaval-involving-governor.html Puerto Rico braces for political upheaval involving governor By Associated Press Published: 22:56 EDT, 6 July 2020 … Continue reading

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Rep. Natal presents bill to raise Puerto Rico minimum wage to $13

Stupid proposal, by an ignorant politician, because interfering in the free market will cause tremendous job losses.  Many small businesses would be forced to close for not being able to pay an artificially high minimum wage.  The businesses that remain … Continue reading

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Governor delivers address to Puerto Rico amid criticism

https://caribbeanbusiness.com/governor-delivers-message-to-puerto-rico-amid-criticism Governor delivers address to Puerto Rico amid criticism By Yanira Hernández Cabiya on June 18, 2020 SAN JUAN — Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced delivered her first State and Budget message Thursday afternoon amid criticism from partisan minorities alleging that … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico to hold statehood referendum

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/puerto-rico-hold-statehood-referendum-amid-disillusion-70723188 Puerto Rico to hold statehood referendum By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press Saturday, May 16, 2020 4:41PM FILE – In this July 29, 2015 file photo, the Puerto Rican flag flies in front of Puerto Rico’s Capitol in San Juan. … Continue reading

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PUERTO RICO’S NEW GOVERNOR, Sila Maria Calderon, back in 2001, was said TO STALK CORRUPTION

This article from 2001 shows how corruption in Puerto Rico has been a problem for decades, meaning corruption is systemic in Puerto Rico, and nothing new. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2001-01-01-0101010330-story.html PUERTO RICO’S NEW GOVERNOR TO STALK CORRUPTION Ivan Roman, San Juan Bureau THE … Continue reading

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Protest Against Puerto Rico Earthquake Response Dispersed by Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets

While there seems to be a culture of corruption in Puerto Rico politicians, if you want to participate in demonstrations, please refrain from damaging Puerto Rico with grafitti, vandalism, or other destruction.  Intentionally causing destruction is a drain on Puerto … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico’s Democratic entrenchment fuels its own death spiral

Democrats in Puerto Rico INTENTIONALLY Keeping Power Off to Hurt Trump By Kevin Jackson – January 19, 2018 Democrats in Puerto Rico INTENTIONALLY Keeping Power Off to Hurt Trump The plot thickens in Puerto Rico. The Democrats there believe they … Continue reading

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Legislator warns of consequences were Puerto Rico a domestic jurisdiction

If Puerto Rico becomes a domestic jurisdiction, taxes will go up, more jobs will be lost.  Silly for anyone to want to  increase the tax burden, while causing massive job losses. http://caribbeanbusiness.com/legislator-warns-of-consequences-were-puerto-rico-a-domestic-jurisdiction Legislator warns of consequences were Puerto Rico a … Continue reading

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