Vieques community leader Zaida López (at podium) thanks Vieques Mayor José Corcino (left) and HealthproMed Executive Director Ivonne Rivera-Hernández (center) during the clinic’s opening ceremony.
“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)