The former Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, today Governor of Puerto Rico Sila María Calderón told El Siglo newspaper that top on her agenda are joint programs with the Dominican Republic. She announced upon taking office that she will maintain a special relationship with the DR Republic and President Hipólito Mejía and will work to prepare a common agenda. She announced she will work closely with the DR authorities to reduce the number of illegal immigrants arriving to Puerto Rico by focusing on explaining to Dominicans the dangers of making the crossing. She also committed to assist Dominican immigrants in Puerto Rico by consolidating a support program she started as Mayor of San Juan. She said she expects to visit the DR this year.
