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PDP files resolution to revoke DNER order shelving claims of illegal construction at La Parguera

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By The Star Staff


The Popular Democratic Party (PDP) delegation in the island House of Representatives has filed House Joint Resolution 22, which seeks to revoke an administrative order signed by designated Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez that shelved allegations of illegal construction activities in the coastal La Parguera sector of Lajas.


The administrative order appeared to exonerate several individuals accused of violating environmental regulations, including Gov. Jenniffer González Colón’s in-laws. The allegations involve the illegal cutting of mangroves and unauthorized expansion and renovation of a platform or dock at their residence in La Parguera, which was designated as a natural reserve in 1979 and is known for its bioluminescent bay.


The order was signed by Quiles after González Colón, following her swearing-in on Jan. 2, claimed that an ongoing investigation into waterfront construction on property owned by her in-laws constituted “political persecution” against her.


The order, issued on Jan. 9, establishes the collection of rights for the use of land in public domain waters in La Parguera, legalizes structures in the maritime-terrestrial zone and allows repairs, some with more than 60 years of existence. It also expedites permits through the island Permits Office.


The PDP resolution calls on the DNER to reactivate all investigations that were in progress when the order was issued. The resolution expresses concerns, stating: “Administrative Order 2025-01 raises serious issues regarding compliance with essential principles of environmental protection and the need to avoid actions that could compromise impartiality in government management. This concern is heightened as one of the properties under investigation belongs to direct relatives of Governor Jenniffer González Colón.”


The resolution has little chance of passage because the New Progressive Party, to which the governor belongs, has majority control of both houses.


Also on Tuesday, the PDP minority leader in the Senate, Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz, asked designated Justice Secretary Janet Parra Mercado for an investigation and legal opinion on the administrative order signed by Quiles.


“The people need to trust our Department of Justice,” Hernández Ortiz said in a written statement. “I request an investigation based on truth and transparency on this order that has generated serious doubts.”

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FRANK.TIMOTHY67
Jan 16

Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez Colon is a Lying, Gluttonous, Covetous, Thief. We here in the lower 48 States of the United States of America can see the theft being perpetrated by Mrs. Jennifer Gonzalez Colon and her in-laws against the people of Puerto Rico. We, the American people of the United States of America don't want to support this corruption any longer. Do you think the theft and destruction of the natural resources in La Parguera, a seaside sector of Lajas, went unnoticed in the lower 48 States? Do you think American Taxpayers didn't see the Corruption? We the American Taxpayers watched the abuse of power by Mrs. Gonzalez Colon and we are not pleased.

How can we make Puerto Rico…

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