Mercedes Martinez, Puerto Rico, English Teacher and President of Teacher Federation of Puerto Rico (FMPR) . ..…

By agreeing to fix rates and surcharges for certain transportation services between the continental, In, the three carriers each separately pled guilty to conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition United States and Puerto Rico. ..…

Under Jones Act, all maritime cargo between United States and Puerto Rico must be carried out on U.S. ... The imposition of Jones Act on Puerto Rico has devastating effect on the price paid to bring goods such as basic necessities, food and even fuel. ..…

More Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina and Panama it's said to be in excess of 15% Costa Rica and Puerto Rico it's as high as 20% the figures cited for Brazil fluctuate between 22% and 27% and in some Central American countries Honduras and Nicaragua, the figure exceeds 40%.. ..…