The fiscal crisis in Puerto Rico has reaffirmed the problem of the mismanagement of government resources; product of the lack of access to information, transparency and accountability in public management. As a result, the country is tired of this climate of mistrust, secrecy and uncertainty. For this reason, at Espacios Abiertos we are ready to be the warning voice of the people and encourage participation to achieve radical changes, based on greater transparency and closeness of the government.
Within the present crisis, the will to demand transparency and accountability can only be the best political, social and economic alternative. It is up to all of us to claim our right and be part of this transformation. Explore our guides and reference materials to learn some alternatives for how to participate.
The Transparency Barometer is a digital repository created for people interested in transparency issues. Here you can find news where transparency in public assets has been mentioned or demanded. Explore the repository and #DemandTransparency.
Do you know who represents you? Get to know your elected leaders and let them know your opinion on issues that affect you or your community. Press the button to access the emails, telephone numbers and social networks of those who represent you in the government.
The Community Lab is a digital platform created for community leaders. Here you will find information to support you in your work: ideas on how to get to know your community better, generate and direct the changes they need, guides to address situations that impact your neighborhood, and general reference resources for your work. Reviewing the material will help you support your community in achieving its goals.
How do I participate in a public hearing? How do I write a presentation? This training guide has been prepared by Espacios Abiertos to promote citizen participation in any public hearing process.
Do you know who represents you? Let him know that your opinion counts. Press the button to access the contact information of your elected leaders. You will also find a model call and guide for calls and sending letters.
La law no. 122 “Puerto Rico Government Open Data Act” y law no. 141 "Law of Transparency and Expedited Procedure for Access to Public Information" Far from promoting and facilitating access to public information, they limit it. Therefore, we collect the 10 principles in favor of access to public information internationally favored to demand a truly transparent government.
With the growing importance of the fiscal situation, the debt and the budget have become topics of discussion in the daily lives of Puerto Ricans.
This dictionary is an effort to compile commonly used terms. Its objective is to achieve a better understanding of the problem and encourage informed citizen participation in these debates.
'Rights. Are yours. Defend them.' is a series of 7 videos and complementary materials that we dedicate to the education of some universal human rights and constitutional rights of Puerto Rico.
Since you cannot defend what you don't know, we are committed to collaborating so that each person in this country knows their rights and those of their communities and can defend them.
Today transparency is considered an indispensable ingredient of democratic government. Without transparency in government management, citizens cannot gather the information that is required so that they can participate with knowledge of the facts in the public debate and adequately judge the performance of public institutions and their officials.
Have you ever been 'stopped', 'hit' or 'boosted' by the Police and you didn't know how to react? Has she entered your home or your neighbors' home without a search warrant? Has anyone been abused in front of you?
Maybe you know that you have rights before the Police but you are not sure what they are.
Recording the Police is ideal to demand accountability. These tips will help you capture material that can be useful as evidence in an accountability process.
How much would Puerto Rico's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefit working families and individuals?