La peste porcine africaine : la sensibilisation pour éviter cette maladie animale en Martinique

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Cette maladie qui touche les porcs et les sangliers est aux portes de notre île, notamment en Haïti et en République dominicaine.

Le ministère de l’agriculture lance une campagne de communication pour éviter que la peste porcine africaine ne gagne la Martinique. Le virus s’étend actuellement en Europe et dans les Antilles.

Très contagieuse et mortelle pour les porcs et les sangliers, la PPA peut occasionner de sévères pertes économiques pour les éleveurs mais  ne présente aucun danger pour la santé humaine.

 Depuis juillet 2021, indique le ministère, plus de 1600 foyers de PPA ont été déclarés à l’Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OMSA) en Haïti et République dominicaine. La maladie est devenue endémique dans l’île d’Hispaniola.

Vigilance accrue

« La proximité géographique entre la République dominicaine et les collectivités et départements/régions français d’Outre-mer dans cette zone (Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélémy, Guadeloupe, Martinique et Guyane) ainsi que les liaisons aériennes et maritimes existantes entre ces territoires doivent inciter à une vigilance accrue dans ces territoires français et dans toute la région », indique le ministère.

L’ensemble des personnes intervenant en filière porcine est ciblé par la campagne. À savoir, tous les détenteurs de porcs (professionnels et particuliers détenteurs), les vétérinaires, les transporteurs d’animaux ; les travailleurs saisonniers en exploitation agricole de toute nature issus de pays où la maladie est endémique, en particulier de Haïti et de la République dominicaine ; les voyageurs et les professionnels du transport routier, aérien et maritime. 

Mesures recommandées 

–  Pour les éleveurs et les transporteurs, il s’agit de respecter les règles de prévention et les mesures sanitaires de biosécurité (nettoyage et désinfection des véhicules et du matériel utilisé), être vigilants et signaler et déclarer toute suspicion de PPA à la Direction départementale de l’agriculture et de la forêt (DAAF) de Martinique.

– Pour les voyageurs et les travailleurs saisonniers, jeter les restes d’aliments à base de porc dans des poubelles prévues à cet effet et fermées car le virus peut se transmettre aux porcs domestiques par la viande ou des produits à base de viandes contaminées. 

« Chaque acteur est invité à respecter strictement les mesures de prévention pour ne pas introduire ou diffuser le virus en Martinique. Les compagnies de transport sont notamment appelées à veiller au respect des mesures préconisées pour les voyageurs », indique le ministère.

Plus d’infos sur le dispositif de campagne : 

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/peste-porcine-africaine-le-kit-de-communication

Pour en savoir plus sur la peste porcine africaine :

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/peste-porcine-africaine

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Furieux contre Pelosi, Pékin lance des missiles près de Taïwan et du Japon

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La Chine a tiré jeudi des missiles qui auraient survolé Taïwan et seraient tombés pour la première fois dans la zone économique exclusive japonaise, au premier jour d’exercices militaires autour de Taïwan, en réponse à la visite de la présidente de la chambre des représentants des Etats-Uni Nancy Pelosi à Taipei.

Le ministre japonais des Affaires étrangères Yoshimasa Hayashi a appelé jeudi à “l’arrêt immédiat” des manoeuvres militaires chinoises.

“Les actions de la Chine ont cette fois un impact grave sur la paix et la stabilité de la région. Je demande “l’arrêt immédiat de ces manoeuvres militaires”, a-t-il déclaré à des journalistes à Phnom Penh, où il participait à une réunion de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (Asean).

Malgré les fermes avertissements de Pékin, qui considère Taïwan comme une de ses provinces, Mme Pelosi, une des plus hautes responsables américaines, avait séjourné mardi et mercredi sur l’île, avant d’entamer jeudi une visite au Japon, dernière étape de sa tournée asiatique.

L’initiative de Mme Pelosi est considérée par la Chine comme une provocation, un soutien aux partisans de l’indépendance de Taïwan et un reniement de la promesse des Etats-Unis de ne pas avoir de relations officielles avec l’île.

En réponse, l’armée chinoise a lancé une série de missiles qui ont survolé Taïwan avant de tomber pour la première fois dans la zone économique exclusive (ZEE) du Japon sous couvert d’exercices militaires dans six zones maritimes autour de Taïwan, au niveau de routes commerciales très fréquentées et parfois à seulement 20 kilomètres des côtes taïwanaises.

– Protestation du Japon –

Quatre des cinq missiles balistiques chinois qui sont tombés dans la ZEE du Japon “auraient survolé l’île de Taïwan”, a annoncé jeudi le ministère japonais de la Défense.

Qualifiant l’incident de “problème grave qui affecte notre sécurité nationale et celle de nos citoyens”, le ministre de la Défense nippon, Nobuo Kishi, a précisé que “le Japon avait déposé une protestation auprès de la Chine par la voie diplomatique”.

De son côté, le secrétaire d’Etat américain, Antony Blinken, a souligné que Washington avait pris contact avec Pékin “à tous les niveaux du gouvernement” ces derniers jours pour l’appeler au calme.

“J’espère vraiment que Pékin ne provoquera pas une crise et ne cherchera pas un prétexte pour accroître ses opérations militaires agressives”, a-t-il dit à ses collègues dans le cadre du sommet de l’ASEAN à Phnom Penh.

Vingt-deux avions de combat chinois sont brièvement entrés jeudi dans la zone de défense aérienne taïwanaise, a annoncé le ministre de la défense taïwanais lors d’un briefing consacré aux manoeuvres militaires chinoises.

Les systèmes de défense anti-aériens ont traqué activement les avions chinois, a-t-il ajouté sur son site internet.

Les manoeuvres, qui ont débuté jeudi à midi (04H00 GMT), incluaient “des tirs de missiles conventionnels” vers les eaux au large de la côte est de Taïwan, avait indiqué Shi Yi, un porte-parole des forces militaires chinoises.

“Tous les missiles ont atteint leur cible avec précision, testant les capacités de frappe de précision et de déni d’accès” à la zone, a-t-il souligné dans un communiqué.

Condamnant des “actions irrationnelles qui minent la paix régionale”, le ministère taïwanais de la Défense a confirmé que l’armée chinoise avait tiré “11 missiles” balistiques de type Dongfeng “entre 13H56 et 16H00 dans les eaux au nord, au sud et à l’est de Taïwan”.

– Tir et détonation –

A Pingtan, une île chinoise située non loin des manoeuvres en cours, des journalistes de l’AFP ont assisté jeudi après-midi au tir de plusieurs projectiles, qui se sont envolés dans le ciel après des détonations, laissant derrière eux des panaches de fumée blanche.

A cet endroit de Chine continentale qui est le plus proche de Taïwan, les reporters ont également aperçu cinq hélicoptères militaires volant à basse altitude près d’un site touristique en bord de mer.

Les exercices militaires chinois doivent s’achever dimanche à midi.

Selon le journal chinois Global Times, qui cite des analystes militaires, ces manoeuvres sont d’une ampleur “sans précédent”.

“Si les forces taïwanaises viennent volontairement au contact de (l’armée chinoise) et viennent à tirer accidentellement un coup de feu, (l’armée chinoise) répliquera avec vigueur et ce sera à la partie taïwanaise d’en assumer toutes les conséquences”, a indiqué à l’AFP une source militaire anonyme au sein de l’armée chinoise.

Pour Pékin, ces manoeuvres sont “une mesure nécessaire et légitime” après la visite de Mme Pelosi.

“Face à des provocations malveillantes qui enfreignent de manière aussi flagrante la souveraineté et l’intégrité territoriale de la Chine, nos contre-mesures sont justifiées”, a déclaré jeudi Hua Chunying, une porte-parole du ministère chinois des Affaires étrangères.

Les exercices visent à simuler un “blocus” de l’île et incluent “l’assaut de cibles en mer, la frappe de cibles au sol et le contrôle de l’espace aérien”, selon l’agence officielle Chine nouvelle.

– Tensions récurrentes –

Si l’hypothèse d’une invasion de Taïwan, peuplée de 23 millions d’habitants, reste peu probable, elle s’est amplifiée depuis l’élection en 2016 de l’actuelle présidente Tsai Ing-wen.

Issue d’un parti indépendantiste, Mme Tsai refuse, contrairement au gouvernement précédent, de reconnaître que l’île et le continent font partie “d’une même Chine”.

Les visites de responsables et parlementaires étrangers se sont également multipliées ces dernières années, provoquant l’ire de Pékin.

La Chine n’a toutefois aucune envie que la situation actuelle dégénère, déclarent des experts à l’AFP.

“Une guerre accidentelle” provoquée par un incident “est la dernière chose que souhaite Xi Jinping” avant le congrès du PCC, estime Titus Chen, professeur de sciences politiques à l’université nationale Sun Yat-Sen à Taïwan.

Amanda Hsiao, analyste Chine au cabinet de réflexion International Crisis Group, note toutefois que ces exercices “représentent une nette escalade par rapport à la norme des activités militaires chinoises autour de Taïwan et à la dernière crise du détroit de Taïwan en 1995-1996”.

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PM says ‘pricey’ Ruthven Towers apartment will go on… Loop Jamaica

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the Government will be moving ahead with phase two of the controversial National Housing Trust (NHT) Ruthven Towers apartment complex in New Kingston.

In fact, Holness, in recognising that the decision could risk his own popularity, has asserted that persons from “all walks of life” and income brackets should be able to purchase their house, despite the cost.

“There should be no reason why someone who can afford a $48-million home not get the opportunity to buy his $48-million home. There is no reason, just as long as we are ensuring that the man who only can afford his $8-million home, gets his too,” declared Holness.

He was speaking at Wednesday’s handing over of Ruthven Towers Phase One.

In December, Holness had directed NHT to re-evaluate phase two of the Ruthven Towers apartment complex, as well as its participation in the segment of the housing market targeted at upscale developments.

This was due to public backlash in November last year after applications opened for the purchase of apartments.

The unit cost for the high-rise apartments, for which phase one is under construction, ranges from $27.7 million to $37.7 million.

The apartments were, in 2018, proposed to sell for $16 million to $22 million, but after a review, the prices increased. The NHT defended its pricing strategy, citing “the cost of construction inputs, as well as global challenges which have increased the cost of housing.”

On Wednesday, Holness said that after the public backlash over the apartments, the NHT and officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), including himself, had to take a “serious look” just to ensure that these projects fit within the mandate given, which is to build 70,000 houses for persons, including those he described as “lowest-income”.

“We considered very carefully whether or not we should continue with a project such as this. And we debated for a while, and I had even announced that we would not continue with the other phases, but after careful consideration, you know, we have to be reasonable,” he said.

“… As a politician, we always want to be considered favourable in everyone’s eyes… but you know that at the end of the day, you have a country to run, and people want their houses.

“… And popularity can carry you so far and no more. We have to do what is right. What is right is to have all houses that can be built, have them built with our financial resources and in the law, so that people from all walks of life in Jamaica can benefit,” he added.

According to Holness, critics of the Ruthven Towers apartment complex were trying to change the public mood.

“The duty of Government is to facilitate and create the opportunity for all Jamaicans from all walks of life, from all income brackets, to achieve aspirations, and sometimes the politics can be so unreasonable and, without research, people make wild comments that change the public mood, and (this) becomes a distraction for the project Jamaica that we have to keep our eyes on,” he argued.

“We made the decision after careful consideration that we will go ahead with the additional phases,” the prime minister said, adding that subject to layout modifications, the NHT will put on the market approximately 234-more units.

Meanwhile, Holness noted that the conversation around the Ruthven Towers apartment project would have led the unsuspecting Jamaican to believe that the NHT diverted all its resources there.

“This is the third development of this type that the NHT has done in the last 28 years.

“Further, the Ruthven development represents less than one per cent of the projects currently being undertaken by the NHT, as all other projects are being done to cater to affordable housing solutions,” he disclosed.

Amid those concerns over the NHT’s construction of upscale apartments, Holness reiterated that the agency has been directed by him to build more houses to cater to the current demand.

He noted, too, that since 2020, a more specific mandate was given to the NHT after the completion of a strategic review.

“Out of that review, the NHT has been directed to increase its housing output year-on-year.

“We believe that if we can 70,000 housing units onto the market, it will ease the demands that exist in our society for housing. It will slow down the decades of unabated irregular and illegal settlement of land.

“It will slow down the chaotic developments of communities all across Jamaica, which just springs up overnight and then places a demand on the Government to retroactively catch up with infrastructure, security, health, and education,” he reasoned.

Still, Holness argued that “this kind of unplanned development, chaotic development, and expansion of shelter on our built space has to stop.”

“An important part of stopping that is to get ahead of the demand by putting in place structured housing opportunities for the average Jamaican to access, and that is why we have put this mandate of 70,000 solutions,” the prime minister said.

“The NHT has committed to us that it will do… approximately 43,000 of that 70,000 (housing solutions). I know that from the handing-overs that I have done, they would have delivered over 1,000 houses out of the 43,000.

“But they have in-ground a significant number, and they (the NHT) are working,” he added.

In sharing that the pandemic and other global issues has had an impact on the NHT in delivering houses in the time frame, Holness has assured that “the NHT is working assiduously.”

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CARPHA speaks about the benefits of breastfeeding Loop Jamaica

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Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country, and environment,” states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). “Therefore, breastfeeding is recognised as an effective strategy in achieving regional and global goals on health, nutrition, food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recommend that breastfeeding be initiated within 1 hour of birth, continued exclusively for the first 6 months of life, and that nutritionally adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods be introduced at 6 months together with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond[1].

Early initiation of breastfeeding is critical to newborn survival, reducing their risk of morbidity and mortality[2]. Breastmilk provides optimal nutrition for infants for their physical and mental growth and development, along with antibodies to prevent and mitigate childhood illnesses[3].

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of over-nutrition (overweight and obesity) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for both mother and child. Infants that are breastfed longer, have 13% lower risk of overweight and obesity and 35% lower risk of type 2 diabetes[4]. Women who breastfeed have reduced risks of postpartum overweight and obesity, 32% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, 37% lower risk of ovarian cancer and 26% lower risk of breast cancer4.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, many infants and young children do not meet the WHO and UNICEF recommendations for breastfeeding and ultimately lose out on its many benefits. Only 54% of infants initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth; 37% breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of life which is below the global rate (44%); and between 31%-55% of children continue to receive breastmilk up to 2 years of age.

Breastfeeding, more so when occurring exclusively, allows for healthier mothers and children who can in turn contribute meaningfully to the community and society at large. There is a reduced tax burden on communities and governments to ensure children are properly fed. Additionally, more funding is made available for community and national development. Reports indicate that the total global economic losses of not breastfeeding are estimated to be US$341.3 billion[5].

Breastfeeding is a naturally renewable resource that is environmentally sustainable as it does not require the use of natural resources (not even water!), provides no waste for accumulation in landfills (no packaging or disposal), and it does not pollute the environment[6].

Breastfeeding also contributes to infant and household food security[7]. Infants who are breastfed exclusively, require no other source of nutrition and are less likely to get sick thereby lessening the financial burden on the family. This allows for nutritious foods to be bought for other members of the family. This is especially important during times of economic crises, such as those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many households face unemployment and loss of income. The pandemic has proven to be a global threat to breastfeeding. Two recent studies in Western countries reported a decline in early initiation, exclusive and continued breastfeeding rates due to the pandemic, with one major contributing factor being a loss in support for mothers[8],[9].

Breastfeeding is particularly effective against infectious diseases because it strengthens the immune system by transferring antibodies from the mother to the child. Mother to child transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk has not been found to occur. The WHO and UNICEF recommendations on initiation and continuation of breastfeeding infants and young children also apply to mothers with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease as the benefits far outweigh any potential risks[10]. Mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are encouraged to practice respiratory hygiene (wearing a mask when breastfeeding), hand hygiene (frequent hand washing, including before and after touching the baby), and routinely clean and disinfect surfaces[11]. If the mother is too unwell to breastfeed, she can be supported to feed expressed breastmilk or to relactate (re-introduce breastfeeding after a period of cessation).

This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week “Step up for Breastfeeding – Educate and Support” is aligned with thematic area 1 of the WBW-Sustainable Development Goals 2030 campaign which highlights the links between breastfeeding and good nutrition, food security and reduction of inequalities. It will focus on strengthening the capacity of actors that have to protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society.

We all form part of the warm chain of support of breastfeeding – whether we are from or represent governments, health systems, workplaces or communities – and have a shared responsibility to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Let us all inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action to protect and support breastfeeding. A whole-of-society approach is needed to facilitate the development and implementation of regional breastfeeding policies and creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment.

This is in keeping with the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) life course approach for the prevention of NCDs of which breastfeeding is a key factor. CARPHA supports breastfeeding as a long-term strategy for a more productive and healthier Region and encourages mothers and families to see breastfeeding as the optimal feeding method for infants.

CARPHA has led training in the WHO/UNICEF 40 Hour Breastfeeding Counselling Course; and training of Health Professionals in the 20-Hour Course for Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative as well as implementation and certification. The Agency has also supported Member States with the development of National Infant and Young Child Feeding Policies, Hospital Breastfeeding Policies and developed guidelines for anyone involved in the care and management of newborns, and pregnant or lactating women suspected of or confirmed to be infected with the COVID-19 virus.

CARPHA calls upon its member states to take a whole of society approach and implement and reinforce the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. By protecting and supporting breastfeeding, we are also protecting human rights and taking important steps towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, leaving no one behind in the post pandemic world.

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JUST IN: Man fatally shot, 5 guns recovered as cops flood Portmore Loop Jamaica

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One man was fatally shot and five guns were recovered by members of a joint police/military that are carrying out an operation in sections of Portmore, St Catherine.

Details into the operation are still sketchy but reports are that members of the island security forces are now carrying out several searches on Dyke Road while other officers have also flooded sections of Gregory Park where criminals have been locked in an ongoing gang feud.

Police sources report that several houses were burnt down by criminals locked in an ongoing gang war.

Police high command LAO reported that a curfew has been imposed in Gregory Park, it took effect at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2 and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 4.

According to law enforcers, the boundaries of the curfew are as follows:

North: Along the Dyke Road about 1,759 metres from the round-a-bout to the intersection of Portmore Villa Boulevard and Dyke Road.

East: Along Dyke Road about 695 metres from the intersection of Portmore Villa Boulevard to the train line.

South: Along the train line from the intersection of Dyke Road to the intersection of Municipal Boulevard about 2080 metres.

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MISSING: 16-year-old Brianna Burton

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The police and the family of 16yr old Brianna Burton are asking for help in knowing her whereabouts.

Brianna was reportedly last seen on 11th July, when she left home wearing a red Nike outfit.

She is clear in complexion and is approximately 4ft- 9ins in height.

Anyone with information that can assist the police and the family may contact the nearest police station or the Youth Intervention Unit at 562-8417

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CARICOM Observer Mission Arrives in St. Kitts and Nevis

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CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION

TO THE GENERAL ELECTIONS OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – 5 AUGUST 2022

ARRIVAL STATEMENT

In correspondence dated 26 July 2022, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended an invitation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe General Elections in the country scheduled for 5 August 2022. In response to the invitation, a 4-member Mission has been mounted to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The CEOM is headed by the Chief of Mission, Mr. Sase R. Gunraj, Commissioner of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).

Other members of the CEOM include: –

Corey Carlisle Greenidge – Barbados;
Cecil Ferdinand Valies – Suriname; and
Roslyn Khan Cummings – Trinidad and Tobago.

The CEOM is supported by Messrs. Jhonson Alexandre and Alan Donawa of the CARICOM Secretariat.

The role of the CEOM is to observe the electoral process, collect qualitative and quantitative information regarding the voting process and the results to facilitate the preparation of a Final Report on the General Elections of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The Mission members met virtually with the Governor General, the Commissioner of Police and a team from St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKLP) led by the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Denzil Douglas, prior to their arrival in St. Kitts and Nevis on the evening of 3 August 2022.

The CEOM intends to pay a courtesy call on Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, meet with the Supervisor of Elections and representatives of other contesting political parties.

The CEOM will also meet with other key stakeholders and representatives of civil society groups; and attend rallies, all in an effort to obtain an overview of the general atmosphere and level of preparedness for the electoral process.

The CEOM will continue to observe the pre-election period and on Election Day monitor activities in as many of the constituencies as possible including the opening, conduct, and closing of the polls through to the tabulation and announcement of the results.

Following the conclusion of the Election Day activities on 5 August 2022, a Preliminary Statement will be issued outlining the Mission’s initial assessment of the electoral process.

The Mission will thereafter collaborate in the preparation of a Final Report on the election for submission to Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of CARICOM.

The CEOM is appreciative of the warm welcome which has been extended to the Mission by the People of St. Kitts and Nevis, looks forward to the successful conclusion of the electoral process and best wishes to the people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as they prepare to go to the polls on Friday 5 August 2022.

SASE R. GUNRAJ

CHIEF OF MISSION

3 AUGUST 2022

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Brmable granted bail with $100 cash component

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Transgender woman Washingston Bramble has been granted $10,000 bail earlier today.

Bramble is facing 4 charges for electronic statements made about Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh in February.

She appeared today before Magistrate Dexter Wason and was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 with cash component of $100.

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“Nadie está por encima de la ley en Puerto Rico”, dice Pierluisi tras arresto de Wanda Vázquez

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El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, reaccionó al arresto de la exgobernadora Wanda Vázquez ocurrido en horas de la mañana de hoy jueves.

“Hoy vemos una vez más que nadie está por encima de la ley en Puerto Rico. Ante esta noticia que ciertamente afecta y lacera la confianza de nuestro pueblo, reitero que en mi administración seguiremos teniendo un frente común con las autoridades federales contra todo el que cometa un acto indebido, venga de donde venga e implique a quien sea, así como promoviendo iniciativas y dando seguimiento a los proyectos de ley que he presentado para combatir la corrupción. Todos tenemos que estar unidos en contra de este mal social y bajo mi Administración hay cero tolerancia contra la corrupción”, dijo el gobernador en declaraciones escritas.   

Vázquez Garced fue detenida por el Buró federal de Investigaciones (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés) en medio de una investigación por un esquema de soborno relacionado con un donativo a su campaña política a cambio de la destitución del excomisionado de Instituciones Financieras, George Joyner.  

La portavoz de prensa del FBI, Limary Cruz Rubio, indicó que en la conferencia de prensa a las 11 de la mañana se ofrecerán los detalles.

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[EN VIVO] FBI ofrece detalles sobre arresto de la exgobernadora Wanda Vázquez y otras dos personas

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