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Trump Fires Puerto Rico Financial Board | George Laws Garcia on Spectrum News

President Trump's shocking decision to fire five of seven members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board is sending ripples through the island's recovery process. In this Spectrum News report, Puerto Rico Statehood Council Executive Director George Laws Garcia breaks down the implications of this major shakeup for Puerto Rico's ongoing debt restructuring and critical infrastructure investments. In this report: Why Trump fired 5 of 7 PROMESA board members citing "inefficiency" How this decision impacts Puerto Rico's remaining $20% debt restructuring What happens to critical infrastructure projects now in limbo The board's role under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) How delays could affect desperately needed energy infrastructure investments Key Issues Covered: PROMESA board's authority over Puerto Rico's fiscal plans and budgets The appointment process involving Congressional leadership Impact on Governor Jennifer González-Colón's administration Why continuity matters for Puerto Rico's economic recovery Critical project approvals now on hold George Laws Garcia explains how this unprecedented move, while within presidential authority, creates uncertainty just as Puerto Rico was making significant progress in its financial recovery. With only two Republican members remaining, the board's ability to make crucial decisions requiring majority votes is now severely limited. Background Context: The PROMESA board was created under President Obama to help Puerto Rico resolve its crushing debt crisis that led to the territory's 2017 bankruptcy. While 80% of the debt has been successfully restructured, the remaining 20% is critical for unlocking investment in Puerto Rico's aging energy grid and other vital infrastructure. Timestamps: 00:00 Breaking News: Trump Fires Oversight Board Members 00:30 George Laws Garcia's Initial Reaction 01:00 White House Justification & Remaining Members 01:30 Impact on Debt Restructuring Process 02:00 Critical Infrastructure Projects at Risk 🔔 Subscribe for the latest updates on Puerto Rico's political and economic developments. #PuertoRico #OverSightBoard #PROMESA #Trump #PuertoRicoDebt #InfrastructureInvestment #GeorgeLawsGarcia #SpectrumNews #PuertoRicoEconomy #GovernorGonzalez Please hit Like, Subscribe and Share. Visit our Website: https://www.pr51st.com Sign-up for Email Updates: http://www.pr51st.com/take-action/sig... Follow us on: Facebook -   / pr51st   Twitter -   / puertorico51st   Instagram -   / pr51st   Download our App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pr51st/...