SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A fiery debate over public health and personal rights gripped Puerto Rico this week, intensifying Wednesday when legislators clashed with medical experts.
The debate began earlier this month after the administrator of Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives announced the mandatory use of face masks, following various COVID-19 cases reported in the seaside Capitol building.
Later that day a judge ordered that, in the meantime, the island’s House of Representatives should not “prohibit, prevent or interfere” with Burgos’ right to attend meetings.
Last November, Puerto Rico’s government also declared a flu epidemic.
The bill was submitted by Burgos, member of a small conservative party, and four other legislators who represent Puerto Rico’s two biggest political parties.
Persons:
Lisie Burgos, ”, Burgos, Carlos Díaz Vélez, Waleska Crespo, “, Carlos Pérez Toro
Organizations:
JUAN, Burgos ’, Representatives, Puerto Rico’s, Puerto Rico’s Association of Surgeons
Locations:
Puerto Rico, Rico’s, Puerto, Burgos