By Dignelly Torres Syracuse, N. Y. (NCC News)- A Puerto Rican living in Syracuse is worried about the outcome of the political and social crisis in her native island.
Jeanet Morales is concerned of “the independent movement,” which she associates with communism. “It’s taking my sleep away because of what we know of what we have seen in other countries,” said Morales. The Syracuse resident said she doesn’t want to see Puerto Rico in the same situation as Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua.
After 12 days of protests in Puerto Rico, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation effective on August 2nd at 5:00 p. m. The governor of Puerto Rico was embroiled a Telegram group chat controversy. The polemic chat included discussions of public affairs, poll manipulation but also included, homophobic and sexist expressions. The possible successor of Rosselló is the Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez.
Morales is concerned with the possible consequences for her family and her family’s property in Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
She said she doesn’t agree with the marches in San Juan because they affect tourism. “The Island main source of income is tourism,” Morales added. Instead, she states that the island’s Constitutional process established in 1950, should be follow during the Puerto Rican crisis.
