- Puerto Rico's new natural resources secretary, Waldemar Quiles, has halted an investigation into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area.
- The investigation originally targeted Governor Jenniffer González's in-laws, who faced accusations of illegal activities in La Parguera.
- González labeled the investigation as "political persecution", claiming it was part of a past political attack.
- Legal experts warn that shelving the investigation sets a troubling precedent for environmental protections in Puerto Rico.
- The Puerto Rico Senate president has called for transparency and questioning regarding Quiles's administrative order.
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