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Election Impacts—What’s Next for Puerto Rico?
What Jenniffer González-Colón’s plans, another vote for statehood, and Donald Trump’s second term mean for Puerto Rico’s energy future
Jillian Melero
November 26, 2024
Looking into Puerto Rico's future: A vision of renewable energy leadership, sustainable infrastructure, and the impacts of political decisions shaping the island's path forward. Generated by Jillian Melero with DALL-E ∙ November 25, 2024 at 8:57 p.m.
Jenniffer González-Colón has been elected governor of Puerto Rico, winning a third consecutive term for her pro-statehood party. A majority of voters in the latest plebiscite expressed support for statehood. And Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president raises questions about how federal policies will impact the island’s energy future, political status, and recovery efforts.
In this issue:
González-Colón’s Agenda: How her leadership could affect energy and infrastructure development.
Statehood’s Momentum: What’s next after yet another vote for change?
Washington’s Impact: Trump’s second term and its implications for Puerto Rico.
November News Roundup: the latest news and events affecting Puerto Rico’s energy systems, recovery, and resilience.
Big decisions lie ahead. Let’s break them down.