Governor Jenniffer González-Colón announced today that the federal government has recognized the significant progress made by the Puerto Rico Department of Education and has established an official pathway for the phased removal of the Third-Party Fiduciary Agent (TPFA), commonly referred to as the federal fiduciary, currently overseeing the management of federal funds within the agency.

The transformation of Puerto Rico’s energy system continues advancing with another major milestone under the administration of Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, following approval by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) to convert Units 3 and 4 of the Palo Seco Power Plant to operate with natural gas as their primary fuel.

Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, alongside Gabriella Boffelli, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), led the Second Puerto Rico Statehood Summit in the nation’s capital, an important strategic event that brought together members of Congress, federal officials, representatives, senators, mayors, allies of Puerto Rico, and emerging young leaders to continue advancing the cause of statehood for the American citizens residing on the island.