The Los Fundadores Public Square in the Municipality of Santa Isabel represents one of the most important meeting places of the town. (Credit: FEMA/Lorraine Valle-Rodríguez)
“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)