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Board and Legislature fight over Puerto Rican budget

Legislative leaders Thomas Rivera Schatz and Carlos "Johnny" Méndez allege power "usurpation" and reprisals for their refusal to repeal Law 80

10 de julio de 2018 - 6:44 AM

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In alleging that it is their duty to protect "the interests of Puerto Rican people," the presidents of the Senate and the House, Thomas Rivera Schatz and Carlos "Johnny" Méndez sued the Board. (tonito.zayas@gfmedia.com)

By Joanisabel González

Editora de Negociosjoanisabel.gonzalez@gfrmedia.com

The lawsuit that the Legislative Assembly filed against the Oversight Board on the budget implementation brings Puerto Rico to a new chapter of uncertainty and could eventually result in a definitive conflict between the federal entity and the Puerto Rican government that would force to the US Congress to amend the federal PROMESA Act.

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