Under mounting pressure, the Trump administration finally releases disaster aid to Puerto Rico
According to, the Department of Housing and Urban Development had withheld funds, claiming concerns of alleged mismanagement and corruption. The funds had been approved by Congress more than a year ago and were supposed to be released in September. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez accused the administration of applying a double-standard: “Why is Puerto Rico always subjected to different standards when it comes to this administration?” she said.
Announcing the release of funds, a senior HUD official released a statement that read, “Now that a full financial monitoring team is assembled and active, we can move forward with confidence that these disaster recovery funds will reach those who need them the most.” But, it is still unknown exactly when the funds will reach the U.S. territory, which is now in even more desperate need following earthquakes that hit the island last week.
Just because the funds were released by HUD, however, it does not guarantee that they will reach Puerto Rico. There arein aid. Puerto Rico will need to submit budget plans to a fiscal control board, according to a federal mandate that will track the allocation of the funds. Additionally, the island will have to strengthen its property registration database.
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