Puerto Rico's development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference
Sebastián Negrón Reichard, the head of Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce, has resigned, citing government interference in his agency's operations. His departure comes as Puerto Rico is trying to revitalize its economy and attract investors. Negrón Reichard's resignation follows the exit of over ten other officials from the agency, raising concerns about the integrity and autonomy of the department.
- ▪Sebastián Negrón Reichard resigned from his position as head of Puerto Rico's economic development agency.
- ▪He accused the administration of Jenniffer González of interfering in the agency's work.
- ▪More than 10 officials from the agency also stepped down, following Negrón Reichard's claims of government intervention.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The head of Puerto Rico’s key economic development agency announced his resignation on Tuesday as he criticized the U.S. territory’s administration of Jenniffer González, accusing it of interfering in the department’s work. The departure of Sebastián Negrón Reichard from the powerful Department of Economic Development and Commerce comes at a critical moment for Puerto Rico as it seeks to revive its economy and attract wealthy investors. Negrón Reichard noted in his statement that more than 10 officials with leadership roles at the agency - including its chief of staff, general counsel and the finance chief - also stepped down following what he called interventions by the government.
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