Copper theft is classified as a felony under state law and under federal law as sabotage and therefore a terrorist act. (Credit: Martin Konopka | Dreamstime.com)
“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)