During the interview, Rafael Bernabe, a senator at-large representing the MVC, discussed the formation of the alliance between the MVC and the PIP, known as La Alianza.
This coalition aims to leverage the growing constituency of both parties to challenge the dominance of the traditional parties, the pro-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP) and the pro-Commonwealth Popular Democratic Party (PDP).
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Bernabe highlighted the impact of recent events, such as Congress’s imposition of a Fiscal Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) to address Puerto Rico’s debt crisis and FEMA’s inadequate response to Hurricane Maria, which undermined the credibility of the traditional parties.
The FOMB’s oversight revealed the limited autonomy of Puerto Rico’s local government, while FEMA’s response to the hurricane raised doubts about the effectiveness of the pro-statehood party’s governance.
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As a result, the MVC and PIP formed La Alianza to challenge the status quo and offer an alternative to voters disillusioned with the traditional parties.
This coalition seeks to dismantle the entrenched two-party system and promote a more inclusive and progressive agenda for Puerto Rico.
The interview with Bernabe sheds light on the evolving political landscape in Puerto Rico and the growing discontent with the existing political establishment.
The formation of La Alianza represents a significant development in Puerto Rican politics and signals a potential shift towards a more diverse and dynamic political landscape in the upcoming elections.
