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Author Archives: Efrain Elias

Efrain Elias is vice president at SEIU Local 1 and a member of Vamos4PR. Efrain's family is in Puerto Rico and he's helping to lead the fight in Chicago for a fair economy for all Puerto Ricans and the elimination of the island's public debt.
Posted inPolitics and Movements: US

Puerto Rico Suffers as Debt Vultures Linger

by Sarah Molinari and Efrain Elias

The White House has already walked back President Trump’s suggestion of debt relief for Puerto Rico, threatening more draconian austerity Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Maté. It’s two weeks since hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. The death toll has now doubled to 34 and most of the island remains without […]