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Elivan Martinez Mercado
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Journalist, Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
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By Eliván Martínez Mercadoy, Elivan Martinez Mercado| Centro de Periodismo Investigativo Verified As Tropical Storm Ernesto threatened to cause yet another blackout across Puerto Rico, LUMA, the private company managing the energy system, urged patients reliant on electrical devices to register on a list. “At the moment, we have 3,000 people registered with life-preserving equipment, and that’s far too few,” said Juan Saca, the company’s president, at a press conference on August 12. He claimed that LUMA would prioritize restoring power for these individuals.
By Eliván Martínez Mercadoy, Elivan Martinez Mercado| Centro de Periodismo Investigativo Verified LUMA, la empresa privatizadora del sistema de energía, urgió a que los pacientes conectados a aparatos eléctricos se registraran en una lista, cuando era inminente que la tormenta Ernesto causaría un nuevo apagón en Puerto Rico. “En este momento tenemos tres mil personas registradas con equipo de preservación de vida y eso es muy poquito”, dijo Juan Saca, presidente de la compañía, en una conferencia de prensa el 12 de agosto. Alegó que LUMA les daría prioridad para devolverles la luz.
By Eliván Martínez Mercadoy, Elivan Martinez Mercado| Centro de Periodismo Investigativo Verified As Tropical Storm Ernesto threatened to cause yet another blackout across Puerto Rico, LUMA, the private company managing the energy system, urged patients reliant on electrical devices to register on a list. “At the moment, we have 3,000 people registered with life-preserving equipment, and that’s far too few,” said Juan Saca, the company’s president, at a press conference on August 12. He claimed that LUMA would prioritize restoring power for these individuals.
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Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
The Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI) is an independent, non-profit organization based in Puerto Rico, established to enhance access to news and information through investigative journalism. Founded in 2007 or 2008, CPI is the only organization in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean dedicated solely to this field. Its mission is to ensure transparency and accountability in governance by providing oversight of powerful figures and institutions. CPI focuses on in-depth reporting on various critical issues, including political corruption, public policy, health, and climate change. The organization produces regular investigative reports, engages in litigation to defend public access to information, and offers training programs to develop journalistic skills. CPI publishes its work in both Spanish and English, contributing significantly to the media landscape in Puerto Rico. Under the leadership of Executive Director Carla Minet, CPI has received over 30 awards for its impactful journalism, including recognition for its role in addressing government corruption.
San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Founded: 2007