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House approves resolution ordering investigation of Río Piedra canalization project after residents urge transparency
Summary
Lawmakers approved Resolution 438 directing an investigation into the Río Piedra canalization project following testimony from residents who said they have lacked clear information and face potential displacement.
The House of Representatives approved Resolution 438 (as amended) ordering the relevant committees to investigate the scope, implementation and community impacts of the Río Piedra canalization project. The measure passed on the floor after multiple representatives, and residents who addressed the chamber through their legislators, raised concerns about transparency, past expropriations and potential environmental and social effects.
Representative (author) Ocasio Ramos introduced the issue and described public meetings with residents of…
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