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How Trump can fix Puerto Rico’s broken infrastructure

How Trump can fix Puerto Rico’s broken infrastructure

Summary

Former Governor Luis Fortuño says Puerto Rico’s infrastructure problems and the public power company’s bankruptcy have lasted for over ten years. He suggests that the Federal Oversight and Management Board should replace its current outside members with leaders from Puerto Rico to better solve these issues.

Key Facts

  • Puerto Rico's power company, PREPA, has been in bankruptcy for about ten years.
  • The island faces serious problems with its infrastructure.
  • The Federal Oversight and Management Board manages Puerto Rico’s finances and reforms.
  • Current board members are mostly from the U.S. mainland, not Puerto Rico.
  • Luis Fortuño recommends replacing these mainland members with local Puerto Rican leaders.
  • He believes local leaders understand the issues better and can fix problems more effectively.
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