Puerto Rico Can Be a 'Model for the Future' After Hurricane Maria, Says Governor Rossello

The video discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, highlighting the damage and recovery efforts. It addresses the confusion over funding, with claims of $91 billion in aid versus the actual $11 billion received. The economic impact is significant, but new markets and investment opportunities are emerging. Puerto Rico's status as a US territory presents challenges, including high poverty and unemployment rates. The video also covers debt restructuring efforts under PROMESA and highlights investment incentives, making Puerto Rico an attractive place for investors.

What is the main focus of Puerto Rico's rebuilding efforts post-Maria?

• Enhancing tourism

• Building new shopping malls

• Reconstructing the energy grid and infrastructure

• Expanding agricultural lands

How much financial aid did the U.S. government claim to have provided to Puerto Rico for hurricane recovery?

• $25 million

• $11 billion

• $91 billion

• $140 billion

What is one of the new markets emerging in Puerto Rico as part of its economic recovery?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Medical cannabis

• Textile industry

• Oil refining

What is the significance of opportunity zones in Puerto Rico?

• They are areas designated for tourism development.

• They offer tax incentives for capital gains investments.

• They are regions with high unemployment rates.

• They are zones for agricultural expansion.

What is a major challenge Puerto Rico faces as a U.S. territory?

• High tourism rates

• Excessive agricultural production

• Overpopulation

• Unequal treatment compared to U.S. states

What is PROMESA's role in Puerto Rico's financial situation?

• It manages educational reforms.

• It provides tourism grants.

• It oversees debt restructuring.

• It funds new infrastructure projects.

What has Puerto Rico twice voted for in terms of its political status?

• Independence from the U.S.

• Becoming a U.S. state

• Forming a new government

• Remaining a U.S. territory