The Future of Puerto Rico's Economy

Memorials
IEPR
17 December 2025

Letter to Honorable Nydia Velázquez, of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress of the United States. I. Introduction / II.Why do we need to raise the quality of Puerto Rico data and statistics as part of any solution to Puerto Rico's economic and fiscal crisis? / III. Report of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico / IV. Fiscal Oversight and Management Board / V. Conclusions

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