Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced on Tuesday she instructed the Department of Labor and Human Resources to assist KFC and Taco Bell franchise workers facing employment uncertainty. ^[1] Government officials defended unmediated live public broadcasts as a legitimate communication tool that may coexist alongside independent press work. ^[2] Jean Peña Payano, Puerto Rico Secretary of Public Affairs, stated on behalf of La Fortaleza that no official policy exists to limit press access to public government information. ^[3][5] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated labor support will include guidance on available aid and assistance finding new employment for affected workers. ^[4] Jean Peña Payano stated the Jenniffer González administration has held approximately 260 official press briefings through the En Récord and Asunto Semanal programs. ^[6] La Fortaleza officials requested Puerto Rican media outlets provide more balanced coverage including reporting on positive government administration achievements. ^[7] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated the operational situation at the long established local KFC and Taco Bell franchises was unexpected. ^[8]