New governor takes office after a major blackout — a NAPREC perspective
Jenniffer González Colón took office as Puerto Rico’s governor amid public frustration over electricity service. Her administration began with immediate infrastructure demands alongside its statehood agenda, linking the political debate to the reliability of essential services. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Governor’s address outlines grid and public-service priorities — a NAPREC perspective
Governor Jenniffer González pledged grid improvements and outlined health, education, and public-safety spending priorities in her address. AP reported the next day that the budget discussed had not yet been approved. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Executive order creates a healthcare-funding task force — a NAPREC perspective
Governor González signed Executive Order 2026-006 establishing a multisector task force on equitable federal healthcare funding. Its purpose was to coordinate advocacy ahead of Medicaid negotiations and address longstanding territorial disparities. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Puerto Rico Senate president requests federal healthcare action — a NAPREC perspective
Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz asked federal health officials to address Medicaid and Medicare Advantage funding disparities. His letter sought administrative action and a federal visit to examine Puerto Rico’s healthcare needs. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.