What Lies Behind the Governor’s Media Tour?

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In recent days, we’ve been saturated with media appearances by Puerto Rico’s Governor Jenniffer González. Her extensive media tour, marking the first 100 days of her administration, has swamped us with optimistic messages about her performance. All we see are kisses, hugs, handshakes, and smiles. Puerto Rico is doing well, or so the official narrative goes, which is essentially about promoting something to gain followers. The Governor has made no fewer than 30 media appearances in recent days.

Puerto Rico Loses FEMA Funds for Climate Adaptation

After a $1 billion cut to one of the main federally funded mitigation programs — designed to help communities tackle climate change — Puerto Rico is losing significant grants. For the past four days, Governor Jenniffer González’s administration has remained silent on the matter.