Now that the dust has settled on one of Puerto Rico’s most contentious political campaigns and elections, the island’s private sector is hopeful that government officials, especially Governor-elect Alejandro García-Padilla, will set aside partisan bickering to work together to re-energize and move the economy forward.
The results of today’s elections will play a big role in the Puerto Rico School of Engineers and Land Surveyors’ plans and strategies for the coming year, not only in benefit of the organization’s 11,500 members, but for Puerto Rico in general.
In the months leading up to the Nov. 6 elections, when Puerto Rico residents will decide this year’s heated race, Google searches on all matters related to the democratic process have been increasing by as much as 30 percent per week.
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