Puerto Rico's Governor Fires Emergency Director

A video revealing unused aid in a warehouse since Hurricane Maria led to the dismissal of Carlos Acevedo, the director of Puerto Rico's Emergency Management. Governor Wanda Vazquez ordered an investigation into the mishandling of supplies and appointed Major General Jose J Reyes as the new director. The governor emphasized the sacrifices made to deliver aid and condemned the storage of resources in the warehouse.

What event led to the dismissal of Carlos Acevedo?

• A viral video showing unused aid

• A financial scandal

• A political protest

• A natural disaster

What did Carlos Acevedo claim regarding the unused aid?

• It was stolen

• It was never received

• It was being distributed

• It was expired

Who was ordered to investigate the allegations of mishandling aid?

• The Mayor of San Juan

• The Secretary of State, Elmer Roman

• The Chief of Police

• The Attorney General

What did Governor Vazquez emphasize in her statement?

• The success of the aid distribution

• The need for more funding

• The sacrifices made to bring aid

• The importance of transparency

Who was appointed to replace Carlos Acevedo?

• Major General Jose J Reyes

• Colonel John Smith

• Lieutenant General Maria Lopez

• Captain Robert Johnson