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Pedro Pierluisi asks for federal help to fight crime in Puerto Rico

The governor requested to revive a program against violent crime and drug trafficking launched by Barack Obama’s administration.

June 2, 2022 - 1:50 PM

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Pierluisi made the request yesterday during a meeting with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after the murder count on the island totaled more than 20 deaths over the last week and a half. (Suministrada)

Governor Pedro Pierluisi asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to revive a program the agency implemented a decade ago in Puerto Rico, which included temporarily deploying more than 30 agents to deal with violent crimes and criminal organizations, including drug trafficking organizations.

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