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In addition to the numerous international awards they have received, and the many analyses, studies and essays that have been written, El Caño’s experience has been discussed as a model in Brazil, Spain, South Africa and in other communities facing similar problems in various parts of the world. Now many more here need to take note and understand that, El Caño is leading the way towards rethinking and truly rebuilding the country.

In May of last year to be precise, the Puerto Rico Planning Board (PB) celebrated its 80th anniversary and little or almost nothing was said about this event in a country accustomed to celebrating and recognizing anything that our public officials can think of. Read Deepak Lamba-Nieves column.

In this View from Madrid, the author examines some global trends about the so-called “doctor drain”; looks into the policies implemented in Spain, from where she writes this text; contrasts these measures with the situation in the USA; and examines alternative ways to organize the health system.

Se ha convertido en una tradición de fin de año que el Congreso se apresure a promulgar leyes para mantener abierto el gobierno federal. Tristemente para los ciudadanos estadounidenses de Puerto Rico, el Congreso también está luchando para brindar fondos adicionales para el programa Medicaid de la isla y evitar el llamado “precipicio de Medicaid”.

This year is ending with a balance of fiscal progress and economic uncertainty. Our net assessment is that the upside factors currently outweigh the downside risks, primarily due to projected federal investment in infrastructure. But that investment is not entirely within our control and it is not recurrent. It is imperative, then, that Puerto Rico begin to design a medium- and long-term economic growth strategy for 2023.