The grants allocated to BoniCoop, JayuCoop, GuraCoop and Jesús Obrero totaled $125,000.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, announced an agreement in principle with the United States Department of Treasury which will allow employers that were not able to operate their businesses — after Hurricanes Irma and María — to claim a credit of up to $2,400 for each employee that was paid a salary during said period.
Saying “resolving the crisis in Puerto Rico remains a top priority for the U.S. Treasury Department,” agency Secretary Jacob Lew sent a letter to the Financial Oversight and Management Board offering ongoing technical assistance.