We all have the right and responsibility to participate in an informed manner in the processes that affect the development of the country and our quality of life.
That's why we want to know what is done with our money? How are public resources and funds used? how is it spent? how much is spent? what is spent on? what are the priorities? And what are the results of investing those resources and funds?
Analysis of the debt relief needed for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been suffering a severe and long-lasting recession that has led the country to a social, economic, and debt crisis. The collapse of economic activity has resulted in the debt becoming a burden that the territory cannot afford and that further destabilizes economic activity.
Analysis of the debt relief needed for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been suffering a severe and long-lasting recession that has led the country to a social, economic, and debt crisis. The collapse of economic activity has resulted in the debt becoming a burden that the territory cannot afford and that further destabilizes economic activity.
Tax expenditures: the 'hidden budget'
Tax incentives: exemptions, credits, decrees and others. What is known as fiscal expenses, in Puerto Rico is an invisible expense… the 'hidden budget'. However, with a public record of tax expenditures we could see where government revenue goes and make a more equitable distribution. An alternative to the austerity measures imposed on us today.
Tax Privileges
Several months ago during the discussions of the failed tax reform, Espacios Abiertos proposed that a local Earned Income Credit (EITC) be adopted as a way to tackle poverty, promote work and stimulate the formal economy.
work credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) directly benefits low-income families working in the formal economy. Within the current economic framework and given the plans proposed by the government, it is a viable mechanism with a positive impact for our most needy population and, in turn, favors our economy.
work credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) directly benefits low-income families working in the formal economy. Within the current economic framework and given the plans proposed by the government, it is a viable mechanism with a positive impact for our most needy population and, in turn, favors our economy.
Eye to the Board
The Board decides, you pay.
This is why we want to know, monitor and influence.
We demand transparency and accountability.
#OjoALaJunta
Eye to the Board
The Board decides, you pay.
This is why we want to know, monitor and influence.
We demand transparency and accountability.
#OjoALaJunta
Just Reform
At Espacios Abiertos we want people to be able to demand and obtain the necessary information to evaluate public policy proposals. In 2014, in light of the government's proposal to transform the tax system, Espacios Abiertos carried out a campaign in which it explained basic elements of the tax reform and warned about the problems that occurred during this process.
Just Reform
At Espacios Abiertos we want people to be able to demand and obtain the necessary information to evaluate public policy proposals. In 2014, in light of the government's proposal to transform the tax system, Espacios Abiertos carried out a campaign in which it explained basic elements of the tax reform and warned about the problems that occurred during this process.
Transformation of the electrical system of Puerto Rico
In 2014, with the implementation of the Law 57-2014 on Energy Transformation and RELIEF and the restructuring process of the Electric Power Authority in Open Spaces, we identified core issues that required transparency and greater citizen participation in the transformation of the country's electrical system.
Transformation of the electrical system of Puerto Rico
In 2014, with the implementation of the Law 57-2014 on Energy Transformation and RELIEF and the restructuring process of the Electric Power Authority in Open Spaces, we identified core issues that required transparency and greater citizen participation in the transformation of the country's electrical system.