During the news conference, trade group leaders reiterated their call to the government to address the lack of supplies on the island and not wait for an emergency to occur.
“The difference between what was projected and the reality is $1.6 billion to date. In just eight years, the real figure has exceeded $2 billion, an increase of 446.47% over estimates. It’s worth asking ourselves if this meets congressional expectations.”
— Wilmarí de Jesús-Álvarez, public policy analyst at Espacios Abiertos