# Puerto Rico Governor orders labor support for KFC and Taco Bell workers

Governor Jenniffer González Colón directs aid for affected fast food franchise employees.

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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]

## What this stands on

1. 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. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
2. Government officials defended unmediated live public broadcasts as a legitimate communication tool that may coexist alongside independent press work. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
3. 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. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated labor support will include guidance on available aid and assistance finding new employment for affected workers. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
5. La Fortaleza Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano stated the KFC and Taco Bell franchises are experiencing reported financial difficulties. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
6. Jean Peña Payano stated the Jenniffer González administration has held approximately 260 official press briefings through the En Récord and Asunto Semanal programs. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
7. La Fortaleza officials requested Puerto Rican media outlets provide more balanced coverage including reporting on positive government administration achievements. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
8. Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated the operational situation at the long established local KFC and Taco Bell franchises was unexpected. (San Juan Daily Star, News)

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