Frances Ríos, founder of Women Who Lead, speaking at one of her events, which are dedicated to empowering women through professional development, networking and the promotion of gender equality. (File photo)
“Federal funding has been essential to rebuilding Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, supporting its health care system and ensuring educational opportunities for its residents. Any cuts to these resources would directly affect the island’s most vulnerable communities and jeopardize the progress made in recent years.”
— Sergio M. Marxuach, policy director, Center for a New Economy