AAA Governing Board meets with Governor to address drought and vacancies

The Governing Board of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) met with Governor Jenniffer González Colón to address critical operational and administrative issues. The meeting follows the resignation of the agency's president and a 24-hour strike by the Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA).

Key topics of discussion included the ongoing drought emergency, the need to fill essential technical and managerial vacancies—specifically in engineering and operational vice-presidency roles—and improving communication between the board and the agency's administration. The board expressed a desire to avoid further communication breakdowns and suggested that the governor consider specific appointments to stabilize the agency.

Additionally, the discussions touched upon labor concerns, with representatives noting that employees are seeking fairer wages amidst the current water crisis.