From left: Calixto García-Vélez, CEO of Banesco USA; Maritza Abadía, newly appointed Puerto Rico market president of Banesco USA; and Carlos Eduardo Escotet, director at Banesco USA
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)