Presidential candidate, Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez, met with Puerto Rican Governor Pedro Rosell\u00f3 Gonz\u00e1lez at his office in La Fortaleza in San Juan. They discussed economic and social issues. On the illegal voyages to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez said that punitive measures are not enough if the problem is not fought at its roots. “The situation of critical poverty in which many live in the Dominican Republic is what motivates the illegal journeys, and the PLD intends to introduce a plan to reduce such poverty. He also emphasized the need to take measures to improve the image of the Dominican community in Puerto Rico. He attended the meeting with Tem\u00edstocles Mont\u00e1s, Eduardo Selman, Dr Abel Rodr\u00edguez del Orbe, Dr Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn Bid\u00f3 Medina, Diandino Pe\u00f1a and Lu\u00eds Manuel Bonetti. Dr Fern\u00e1ndez said he would also like to open an office in Puerto Rico to promote investment to this country, taking advantage of the new foreign investment law. Trade between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is estimated at US$1,000 million, which Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez feels can be expanded.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Presidential candidate, Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez, met with Puerto Rican Governor Pedro Rosell\u00f3 Gonz\u00e1lez at his office in La Fortaleza in San Juan. They discussed economic and social issues. On the illegal voyages to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez said that punitive measures are not enough if the problem is not fought at its … <\/p>\n