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Former Board’s economist criticizes the conservative tone of the fiscal entity and asks Congress for its termination

Professor Ricardo Fuentes Ramírez, chair of the Economists Association, sent a letter supporting union leaders’ efforts to dissolve the entity

December 18, 2023 - 11:41 AM

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In his letter to members of Congress, economist Fuentes Ramírez says that the health care system stands "on the brink of collapse," schools lack resources "in an economy where six out of 10 children live in poverty, and many other public institutions face challenges that hinder our collective progress. (nahira.montcourt@gfrmedia.com)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington D. C. - The influence of the most conservative members of the Fiscal Oversight Board leads the entity to a biased approach in areas such as workers’ rights, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) budget, and the future of pensions, according to the entity´s former economist, Ricardo Fuentes Ramírez.