TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MOVE TO PUERTO RICO IN 2023

[@TheBritoFamily]

Stay connected by clicking the bell 🔔 so you will see when we have the second part to this video released! There will be more discussions and topics shared on our channel surrounding the topic of Life! 🙏🏼 May God Bless you & your family. Wow 🤩 We want to just take the time to thank each and every person who took the time to support, express their opinions and assumptions. It is amazing how technology can bring people of all ages from anywhere in the world together in one space! Thankful to have you here. PSA for those who are offended by the topics mentioned, any video published is by no means meant to offend. It is simply to help people be aware of the true realities that they may encounter and experience. There is not a single place on earth that is perfect, and that’s the beauty in it all. These issues may not be a problem for some people but these are just a tiny handful of concerns that millions of individuals/families worldwide consider before moving to any place. One lifestyle may be considered doable for some and others may beg to differ. There are positives and negatives in every city, state, country and culture. No two households are the same, every person has their own standard, and to each their own on what one will personally tolerate. Lastly, our statements are not just our own experiences but a collective number of locals & expats in Puerto Rico. There are Puerto Ricans who will never return to the island for these very same reasons, there are also foreigners and Puerto Ricans who will gladly return and stay in PR regardless of the cons. Everything all boils down to your preferred lifestyle and what benefits you ultimately receive by your decisions. Experience it for yourself. Own up to your decisions and embrace the circumstances. Every persons path in life is different, have fun and enjoy the moments!

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@lorenzochimelis7359 thanks for your comment. We never said having a degree is a negative. If you lived in PR your whole life than you’d know, whether one has a degree or not, there are issues hence millions and the majority of boricuas living overseas than in PR. The issues we discussed are a direct result for that, and those are just 10 topics.

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@lorenzochimelis7359 if you looked at your past comments you’d see your large concern about our background was answered. If you actually listened to our videos then you’d also know. You’ve commented numerous times so we advise seeing where your question was answered. Again we discuss about PR not another country. If you ACTUALLY live in PR and know what the youth have been dealing with for years, then you’d understand. Boricuas KNOW this issues are present, if you’re boricua and have lived out of the island for years your knowledge of what’s happening is inaccurate.

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@lorenzochimelis7359 Thank you for all your comments! We hope you encounter YHWH one day, as we are children of the Most High Sovereign King, and that’s all that matters.

[@lorenzochimelis7359]

@@TheBritoFamily I knew it an Israelite ,unreal ! no wonder , no wonder your critique no wonder it’s supremacy overtone and focus on the character of the people listen thanks 🙏 as your delusion apparent on your videos now has causation I will no longer exchange with you as perceptible reality logic and the healthy implementation of cognitive ability is operating at a deficit be well …. Note this the rejected stone that will replace you is assuming his position yes it’s the seed of ISHMAEL And his last name is not Rivera as u are now implementing as we live and breath the last transgression against god the one that ejects you Ues the name ISAAC means one who laughs and rejoices Israel from the book of genesis means he who struggles against god the name Ishmael means GOD HEARD notice the difference rabbinic sources tell you the reason the Bible labels Ishmael a WILD MAN was because of his inflatable uncompromising dedication and willing submission to god snd his law in comparison to ISAAC who was flexible with the law thus his seed were rebellious against god causing god to severely punish them even calling Israel a SLUT of unquenchable LUST book of EZEKIEL.23 but note the beloved of god are those who’s hearts of stone averse to gods law be one flesh receptive of gods law book of PSALMS that fits one person and his seed only tne true righteous remnant hues who they are the ones dedicated to the shariah or the Halaqua of god care to guess … lol 😂 if not be well delusion is bliss

[@evo_the_legend7945]

I'm going to leave this here I live in New Jersey and the cost of living it's ridiculous higher property tax in the country and insurance food also ,I will sell my house and live on the island without dying at early age from depression or stress

[@BoricuaMomLife]

Amen 🙏

[@Blueskyz316]

I also live in jersey and hate it . Trying to figure out how to get out of here and move to the island . Like how much I need to even get started

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Definitely recommend moving if that’s what your desire, moving is a wonderful experience and there’s no one to stop you only yourself! Whether you need to land a job, can work remote or have a business you can move to PR so recommend moving if you enjoy the island life!

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@Blueskyz316if you can, pay for the lifestyle in cash if and when you decide to move to PR. There are many homes that may need some love and investment, work with a reputable brokerage / realtor as there are some properties being posted for sale and they are actually illegally built. Also, unless you prefer you your furnishings right now and you take it with you via a container, you can find beautiful furnishings there. Depending on your home layout and design, you will see what fabrics are suited for your home. Food, gas, and vehicles are more than most places due to the fees and taxes in place for shipment and sourcing overseas, so look into your options to see what is required for your home and general necessities. It’s good to consider a rain water system and solar panels for natural disasters. Once you have a rough estimate of those, you can live comfortably with a couple or few thousand per month - more or less will determine your personal lifestyle!

[@edwinmorales4909]

I’m remodeling a house wife n I have and after I’m done living in the states is too stressful for the middle class and no matter how much we work seems like we’ll never get ahead In the states the people that do good are the rich or the poor

[@irisatanacio7362]

Everything you’re speaking about PR, the states have those very same problems.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@Fearlesslikeahoneybadger]

@@irisatanacio7362 trust me, only in the target zones for Hispanics to move to. Orlando, Miami, NY, Connecticut, new Jersey, etc. If you move away from the overpopulated cities, you will find a slow pace, safe peace. Good pay, low cost of living .. etc.

[@lcoangeli]

One thing i dont like about the island is the amount of stranded animals, cats and dogs. Government and many citizens are careless about this issue.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes the number of stray animals is upsetting t see. Thankfully there are many expats who are trying their best to reduce this issue. There are ways to adopt a dog as more are being sheltered and cared for until a family is willing to care for them.

[@kaleziahadden354]

I love that you don't sugarcoat anything when talking about the bad side of Puerto Rico, but there are also good sides to it as well. I am sorry that your experience was not the best and it wasn't for you. I love Puerto Rico though it is very beautiful; the people are lovely, the food is wonderful, and the weather is unmatched. It's good to know what living situation best suits the individual. Puerto Rico fits me quite well.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The one thing that I have noticed is that PR is a jewel and naturally a beautiful Island in the Caribbean. And also that Americans from PR and live there about proud of their Island, Culture and history, and rightly so ,but yet, most of all, I noticed all the litter, filth and garbage all over much of the island. What is that all about, I wld be embarrassed. WHAT GIVES?

[@comococo1]

Thank you for your comment. As a Puertorrican is dishearting hear the way they talk about the island. I know the problems of PR but our people are so lovely and most of them have a great heart.

[@kaleziahadden354]

@@felixkmgalanti9064 its the same way in a lot of countries with beautiful beaches. I dont understand it either, but many people just dont think or care about the environment and taking care of the natural beauty. It's sad but its a real problem.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

@@kaleziahadden354 Amen! I agree, but it's an attitude thing I believe

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

@@comococo1 Yes! PRicans are very lovely. As a New Mexican I agree!

[@silverfox4557]

Since PR has the backup of USA there is a higher level of expectation but all the issues mentioned on this video are issues found in all of the countries in the Caribbean. Some places have improved more than others but still have the same issues to a lesser degree.

[@ricardojusino7449]

The same issues are easily found in any town USA, some simply choose to pretend they don't!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes PR is not necessarily a horrible place to live, no where is for that fact, however we discussed topics that are just a handful up for discussion when people or families are considering to move anywhere. Comparing countries and cities is not realistic as so many factors can take place.

[@xcruzz]

Not Puertoricans should stop having uncalled for expectations on us. Stop fantasizing about our colonized land and you won’t be disappointed!!

[@Sandra-o3e]

@@xcruzzStop taking my American tax payer money.

[@bellasphinx5410]

Driving from the airport to our air bnb was a absolutely stunning!!! I think they don’t want you to move to PR because it’s a hidden gem💎 and inventory is scarce cuz ain’t no way lol and a lot of this can be many places in the mainland😅😅😅

[@JoshIsOnAMission]

I'm a RE agent in Puerto Rico and always tell people to rent first before moving. It's true wages are lower here but ...of course, you need to speak spanish to find a job lol

[@comococo1]

Exactly, she don't even speak Spanish and want to be the major or even governor!

[@donald8354]

@@tracyannbielhy9794 If you go to central mountain towns houses are cheaper like San Sebastián. Best wishes.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, something for some individuals or families to consider if they are not moving with their own business or remote work.

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@comococo1one doesn’t need to speak the language of another place to make a difference and good change. YHWH and His disciple’s spread the good news far and wide and helped heal many souls. The same is possible for any area in need of improvement in any area and aspect. Every innovation and advancement was done by someone who speaks a different language and is from another country and culture. The room for growth is amazing, and PR is paving its way.

[@khadijahshree2150]

I’m looking for a short term rental , could you assist

[@MarieJoie126]

I know this video is 7 months old but have to say my boyfriend is originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico and from what he tells me it is nothing compared to Staten Island, NY. Now I’m a Italian American woman born and raised in Brooklyn and have to say education in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 sounds better than the ones in America. I have worked for The Board of Education in New York and most of these children are not getting a good education or good lunches. I have read reviews of my boyfriends high school in Puerto Rico he graduated from. Which was a lot better than some of the schools in New York. I’m hoping my boyfriend considers the idea of us moving there but I won’t push him to do it.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! The education depending in PR is wonderful, unfortunately there’s been a decline in support throughout the island resulting in many students of all ages having issues - not to mention the number of schools both private and public that have been forced to closed due to neglect. Definitely visit, tour around and ask the locals about their children’s recent and current experiences as when you take care of that right off the bat, you’ll save time and energy moving your children to different schools in other cities etc. With that there is still great institutions of all ages like anywhere but just make sure to do your guys due diligence as many boricuas and foreigners have dealt with private and public school issues.

[@edwinmorales4909]

I’m working on remodeling a little house I bought and once I’m done I’m outta here n moving to PR I was raised in Arecibo too en Esperanza but moved here to states at a young age but It’s too stressful living in the states right now

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@edwinmorales4909that’s wonderful to hear! Praying your homes renovations are completed sooner than later so you can enjoy PR in the near future. 100% you will feel a load be released from your shoulders as you leave the mainland.

[@JoelGonzalez-xb2ip]

I'm puertorican and I live in PR now, it fucking sucks

[@rachelazor6173]

I live in Staten Island, NY as well and I’m fed up I’m planning on moving out there end of year god willingly, my sister lives there which is great help

[@edwinruizrivera371]

Not for nothing , but life is what you make it anywhere you live , what you described happens in more places than not even in the US , I’ve lived thurout the US and for me as long as you prepare ., not expect perfection a lot of those problems can be remedied here there or anywhere I love my island , and I wouldn’t change living in Puerto Rico.,, PR is a breath of fresh air , incomparable to any other place , as long as you adapt, , Retiring in PR , native Newyorker, , Life is Good, ,live love laugh and may god bless Our little island del encanto🎉❤

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes not every place is perfect, some may be better or worse than others. We simply shared a few topics many boricuas living in PR and whom relocated overseas in recent years have discussed and acknowledge. May your move and retirement be a blessed one, we know it’ll be a Breathe of fresh air from the city life!

[@braulionegron6536]

Exacto pero como estos 2 se creen especiales

[@rosemaryramos1539]

I am very appreciative of your video because you are discouraging a lot of non-Puerto Ricans to consider moving there. I was raised in the Island (born in NY, currently in FL) and I can attest to THE FACT that the American influence has brought it where it is. You guys have to say what you are saying because you know different. You need to travel, you need to listen to USA news and maybe you would not speak of the island that way. US also votes for the same people all the time (educate yourselves on this - in the US it’s called “gerrymandering ”); a lot of natural disasters: fires, drought, tornadoes are occurring in the US ( insurance company’s don’t even want to insurance Floridians- they’re leaving the state); infrastructure in US is also crumbling; water is poison in Flint, Michigan (one of many examples); America is not empathetic to non-English speaking people; no night life? Puerto Ricans party for anything. You are too young to understand the cultural gatherings or enjoy the folkloric music; job opportunities in the US are only available for the educated groups too. Your generation, if not degreed or have a vocation, can only look forward to minimum wage jobs. No med insurance in US equals bad service. I think I made my point. Thank you!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! These few factors are a collective experience from boricuas and expats who live in the island and those (boricuas and expats) who decided to also leave the island. We will be sharing more reasons about PR in the near future. This video highlights a handful of just a tiny fraction of what millions of people take into consideration when relocating anywhere around the world. We are glad to help people become aware of what they are to experience from time to time.

[@mike2959]

I feel like reasons 1 and 2 are highly inaccurate. Cost of living is significantly cheaper in P.R. Understand that wages are yes 10%-18% lower. But rent is 30%-40% lower. Gas prices for example are lower than anywhere in the states. Yes. Anywhere. Right now $1.71 in PR- $3.15 in Detroit. And Detroit is one of the least expensive in the states.

[@Jumbo37279]

Detroit is a city Michigan is the state but down south is the cheapest tbh real cheap down here

[@mnehomi08]

Keep in mind PR measures it's gas prices by liters, not gallons. It will not be $1.71 for a gallon lul

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Unfortunately many youth (boricuas) are having trouble buying a home, renting is definitely the way many are living in this day and age. Of course good things requires time, effort, and determination however the costs are higher especially in many boricuas lives. The costs and opportunities for advancement are not as large, hence millions of boricuas have left the island and encouraged their children to go overseas. Regarding gas prices, they go by liter so the conversion will need to be done but it’s not $1+ or less than $1, it’s definitely more than that.

[@wilsoncamacho8080]

You should change the title to " If you're poor, you should not move to PR" :0

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thanks for your comment!

[@sugarfreecoffee1271]

Definitely haters don't fit in the Enchanted Island of Lovers 🇵🇷

[@edusonoseducation9494]

O space for them. Actually he had a very bad english accent

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The one thing that I have noticed is that PR is a jewel and naturally a beautiful Island in the Caribbean. And also that Americans from PR and live there about proud of their Island, Culture and history, and rightly so ,but yet, most of all, I noticed all the litter, filth and garbage all over much of the island. What is that all about, I wld be embarrassed. WHAT GIVES?

[@frankieroldan9944]

I think these 2 were living on WELFARE in the STATES, they're wearing winter clothes in P.R. and Abaut nightlife, they have no money, they're broke. They should go back to the GHETTO they came from. And stop complaining. They don't belong.

[@donald8354]

@@felixkmgalanti9064 Many prs are litter bugs they throw trash everywhere and I don’t like that. Just like any place PR has pros and cons.

[@donald8354]

They to start a litter campaign to tell people that it’s no in their interest to trow garbage everywhere.

[@barranquilla99]

I'm in SS and I move to PR and I live like a King.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! That’s good to hear you live like a king. We serve YHWH, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, the Alpha and the Omega, and we personally can’t wait to see and experience how it is to live with the King in His Heavenly Kingdom! 🕊️

[@braulionegron6536]

This 2 lazy people don't want to work that's what the problem is

[@BeautifulMixedKids]

As long as it's not SSI!

[@Lolitaboogaloo]

I wish you best of luck in whenever location you move to. I’m glad that you are finally leaving the island. So sorry to hear about how awful is PR in your eyes. Take care

[@benseghi7688]

Great job. Thank you for the content.

[@shawnc958]

Shalom shalom!! So happy to find your channel as m our family is looking to relocate to PR this year... we're from north idaho area and have fallen in love with what we've seen and researched about PR but need to hear the truths too .... many blessings in YHWH !

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Weird, we are the worst in education but we have more people graduating from college than many states, every year American companies come here recluting well educated people to work in the US but meanwhile the majority of Americans can't find their way out of a paper bag without GPS and clear instructions from Siri. All the reasons they stated are the same reasons living in the US sucks so much otherwise you wouldn't be looking in other countries. DMV or any government agency in the US takes forever, meanwhile I never spent more than a hour in any Cesco ever. They sound like the racist video some rich gringos from Dorado did a couple of years ago when the government tax exemptions ended for them.

[@jen2x873]

You shouldn’t speak on majority of Americans and what they are capable of because you’re upset or disagree with what was said in one video. This isn’t a competition of who’s better. We are all equal and there’s smart and not so smart people everywhere.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

@@jen2x873 please, the majority of Americans are dumber than rocks, without people from other countries doing the actual work the US would be just another banana republic and is very well underway to become that.

[@jen2x873]

@@RealengoPrimordialDemon ok

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

@@felixkmgalanti9064 you know that the island is going through a bankruptcy process right? Garbage collection is one of the things affected by this and also many of the public places lack the employees to keep the place clean.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

@@RealengoPrimordialDemon What wld help is if people don't dump trash all over the place to began wth. What people bring in, take out wth them, it's a no brainer. It's an attitude thing. I live in New Mexico, and thats what we do. We Raza have got to stick together.

[@AlexisRodriguez-we7yx]

Guys, I've been going to the island of PR since 1989 in el campo. Its the different living with natural beauty. It hurts to hear two brats talk so terribly about the enchanted island.. I cry when I arrive and cry when I leave. I will return one day when I retire. I love my island of Puerto Rico ❤❤

[@AJOak-lk2vr]

Things move tremendously slow in Puerto Rico. I spent a week in Florida, applied for one job and was interviewed vs. Applying for 10+ jobs in P.R. and getting interviewed once in the span of a month.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! It is the sad reality of many students and young adults in PR. We hope the locals and next generation see the potential and can make proper improvements to start supporting their people.

[@PS-wt3dc]

Thank you! Prudent advice

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comments!

[@jasonclay9946]

Where do you live now? I beat they don’t live in Minnesota during the winter. Cost of living wise, you don’t live in New York or California. The minimum wage is still under $10.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! We have family and friends in NYC and CA, the minimum wage in both places are higher than $10.00, and their salary is not the minimum. The wages has definitely increased in the recent years for those cities, can’t speak for Minnesota.

[@juancruz-of4wz]

About the food 🍱 the vegetables 🥕 in PR you has to get them locally from the farmers that are in the island 🏝️ not at the super marketplace the food there are very good .

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes we know the quality of food that’s supplied to majority of the island is poor gmo. We know as we worked with the agricultural aspect and partnered with the mayor to help educate locals on nutrient dense food, the community of regenerative farmers is few and cannot supply for the mass. Farmers markets do not have a diverse selection of goods that one can actually receive all the nutrients needed. The system is not as supportive and focused on the well-being rather budget costs and profits.

[@RL-rh8zf]

I'm working on buying a 1000 acre organic ranch/farm to provide local good quality nutritious food at a 25% lower cost than the supermarket, do you see this as something that would be of demand? I want to take advantage of the act 60 but would like it to be beneficial for the local population as well, building a school would be part of this plan as well, we would be moving with our children so that is a high priority

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@RL-rh8zfthat is amazing! We had a farm in PR and supplied food locally on the east coast, and had projects with the city. Depending on your location and approach to building relationships with your community it can be successful! Many locals miss locally grown food that’s quality, if your costs will be less than what’s sold in stores that is great! Schools, many locals and expats had issues with public and private institutions, make sure to do tours and learn from your community what they do for their children. Many expats start their kids with home schooling as it’ll be a better transition before making a decision.

[@Evolving62]

This is exactly why before you move somewhere you make several exploration trips and you determine if u can live there . Also there are 6 month rentals try a 6 month rental first and LEAVE if u don’t like it ✈️

[@TheBritoFamily]

Yes, many individuals or families will do this option, move to a place they never have visited or they have gone numerous times and found it to be their next home! PR has plenty of rentals throughout the island, which is bittersweet from an economic standpoint. However if you’re not certain where to reside, many rentals in PR are fully furnished so it’ll be a great convenience for many who can afford it! Otherwise standard rentals from more local communities can be less than $1k or slightly more.

[@rik4369]

Your comments about the government can be applied to the US and many state & local governments here. The gentleman mentioned the people are to blame for continuing to vote for them. Well, as an citzen of American that has lived in many different states , it is the same here. How do you feel about retirees moving there? I am fully retired and self- sufficient. Only desire to rent and want a small place , away from the nightlife and tourist. Any ideas? I am on Medicare and recieve VA benefits and military pension. I recieve over $70,000 a year. Do you think that would be enough? My girlfriend is an Nurse Practienor with college degree and her retirement. She speaks Spanish and is interested in partime work. Appreciate your videos and honesty. Would love to hear your advice.

[@MargaritaCarmensoy]

I don't know we're in the island you lived, cause I can tell you many places in the San Juan area that does have night life. La Placita, calle Cerra, Calle Loiza.

[@joseluisrojascosme4018]

You are right about the education. That’s why they require an associates degree or a bachelors degree for the most simplest jobs. In the states you only need a high school diploma to study for a real estate course to get your RE license. Here in PR you need a minimum of an associates degree. That’s one of the reasons why many people (men) find it difficult to find a job.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, and it’s a system that is practiced in other countries where the general public and future generations have either zero support and have to pave their way, or they are able to utilize the system or find alternatives. We hope there is a breakthrough soon with the coming generations as there is massive potential in the land of PR

[@ernestoruiz8815]

The government sucks in Puerto Rico definitely true

[@ricardojusino7449]

The fanatic voters do also!

[@ricardojusino7449]

But, people keep re-electing them, which is one of the true points brought up by these guys, the people keep putting them back in there! So, it's on them too!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@CharlieMamamia]

Have you seen the corrupt Ponce Mayor , Mayaguez

[@rik4369]

So does the government's all across the globe.

[@felipemendez8453]

Kris and Nichole, you failed to mention health care in Puerto Rico. There are few Hospitals, and not everyone pueblo (town) will actually have a hospital. Some pueblos will have a health department instead, so if you need to receive hospital treatment, you will find it necessary to drive to a neighboring pueblo. But wait, there is more, traffic between pueblos is awful, and you may find that it takes you a long time to reach the nearest hospital.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment and sharing that point. We had not decided to exceed discussing over ten topics as the video can go longer than this one alone. However yes definitely the health industry in PR has its struggles, many of the youth study in the island or overseas and opt in to serving areas other than PR. There is a lot of factors with this and of course a result in less medical centers throughout the island - more being built.

[@amberdiaz6271]

Mira ridícula Puerto Rico es pequeño y hay ambulancias que rápidamente te trasladan a un hospital más grande si es necesario yo tengo un niño conectado a un ventilador mecanico y tiene servicio de enfermería las 24 horas una ambulancia lo lleva a sus citas médicas no carece de nada tiene suplidos medicis todos los años. Además acá los servicios medicos son baratos no como en Estados Unidos que son costosos y a veces de.mala calidad

[@PageG111]

Very accurate, good content. The DMV was the same hassle in 90s. Took days if didn’t know the process. You could hire people to stand in line for you.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@benjaminreyes2389]

This people arrived after Maria, or after 2017 after September everything got so bad that 300,000 Puertorrican left to the state. But is you choice you live were you want if you do not like it, move. Cuba is avalible.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and assumptions!

[@ragtoy99]

You should also know about a doctor's appointment that takes all day long, and what if you ever needed an ambulance you will die before a knowledgeable paramedic crosses paths with you

[@ragtoy99]

I once knew about a situation where the person was dying and in need of care by the responding ambulance crew and he just died right before our eyes and the 1st responder never even put down his fast food drink cup to render aid

[@gustaf3]

Wow, the truth. I moved to the island - after being absent for almost 30 years (retired). Before then I was raised in equal measure in the states and PR. I have emotional and family ties here. I invested in solar and a complete A/C for home yet that's not enough to to overcome my over-all dissatisfaction. Much has improved on the island since this video was made and much remains.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your insight and comment! PR a few generations back was a far more pleasant experience and support for the boricuas, now much of that has gone away. We hope the future generations see the potential and bring back the support of the people.

[@willsr.9154]

Una pregunta, I'm retiring in a few years can I live off of 35 to $4,000 a month there no I'm not looking for a big house.. just something practical for me

[@TheBritoFamily]

There are many homes for sales, some with more or less renovating required, if not, many options for rent. $3,500-$4,000 a month can be more than enough to enjoy, of course it all depends on your lifestyle.

[@gif24gt60]

How is the public transportation, if u dont want to drive?

[@CarmenSerrano-d5l]

You will definitely get a deep tan waiting

[@ricardojusino7449]

If it wasn't for my son's and grand kids, I would be living in Mayagüez right at this very moment!

[@vanessapagan9526]

Nosotros también! Vivimos en Utah y nos gusta mucho aquí, pero dos de nuestros hijos y dos nietos pequeños están aquí, pero nuestros corazones siempre estarán en Mayaguez!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes Mayaguez is a lovely place and a home for many boricuas who know live overseas! Who knows if your children and or grandchildren will move to PR, although many boricuas now prefer life overseas, there are many who also move back to their home!

[@Fousse]

May I ask what do you guys do for a living in Puerto Rico

[@ricardojusino7449]

I don't believe they live in La Isla, I think they live on the east coast of the US!

[@anafranco5733]

Probably nothing! Just bad mouthing the Island to get views and get paid for it!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Great question! We had an organic regenerative farm that supplied food the locals on the east of the island. There is a great initiative we are hoping to see happen in PR in the coming years with the sourcing and support of local organic regenerative foods.

[@cabeziduro]

I agreed with some of the reasons not to live there, but everywhere you go there are advantages and disadvantages. It's LIFE !!!! ( Take the bitter with the sweet )

[@sugarfreecoffee1271]

Top ten reasons WHY ... "haters" ... talk shit about Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your assumption!

[@KristBeatz]

If this wasn’t true many people won’t be moving to The mainland. To be successful in puerto rico is dependent whom you know.

[@Fearlesslikeahoneybadger]

What a breath of fresh air to hear someone tell the truth about how horrible Puerto Rico is. The sad thing is the abuse and corruption has been happening so constantly that the people of the island feel hopeless. Also, pathetically they represent the poet's quote ... "Give them bread and circuses, and they will never revolt."

[@JoseVegaCandelaria]

Good, just don't move here to the island. Please spread that around, Puerto Rico is for Puerto Ricans, not foreigners

[@voodoodr]

I just returned from PR yesterday. This is all true!!! That's why I live in Montana.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@magalicandelaria8432]

Noise everywhere bom bom music.

[@amgooder]

Oh my God!! Poor babies🙄 wawawa😭 For one minute I thought they were talking about Haiti🤔 You guys are describing many cities in the U.S...with similiar problems. I have lived in both places. So... no humidity in the southern states?Have you spent summers in NYC? Many public school students have been enrolled in reputable universities in P.R. and U.S., so education must be doing something right...once graduated they are quickly picked up by U.S. recruiters in mainland🤔 So floods, tornadoes, forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes (SF), winter storms don't occur in U.S.? Not saying PUERTO RICO is perfect but it ain't all that bad. It's not built for slackers for sure!🤣

[@ricardojusino7449]

David, I totally agree with you 100%!

[@kalbri5443]

They are so poor in knowledge lol

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The one thing that I have noticed is that PR is a jewel and naturally a beautiful Island in the Caribbean. And also that Americans from PR and the ones that live there are proud of their Island, Culture and history, and rightly so. But yet, most of all, I noticed all the litter, filth and garbage all over much of the island. What is that all about? I wld be embarrassed. WHAT GIVES? We wld volunteer to clean up, get it all nice, and than in 2 days, we wld go bk, and there wld be litter all over the place again.

[@amgooder]

@@felixkmgalanti9064 Puerto Rico produces too much trash...recycling programs need to step it up. People in general need to help keep it clean🤷‍♂️

[@ricardojusino7449]

@@felixkmgalanti9064 , that is not all over the Island, I have visited many towns away from the metro area and it is not as bad. Also, I have visited plenty of the states and they make the issue in PR look like a walk in Disney World! SJ area is big on that garbage problem, they get a lot of people coming from other countries, but mostly the states and a lot of them act like savages, they don't feel like they have to respect OUR ISLAND. But with that said, there is a gigantic issue with this garbage situation on the beaches, parks, highways, streets, etc. People not only from other countries but also from the ISLAND need to get their act together, show respect and understand that this is OUR HOUSE!

[@josechino4704]

You need a good pension to retire here at least 5K per month . It's not perfect but much better than many places in the statesThanks.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Will help those looking to retire in PR have an idea!

[@xaviervalentin3724]

I agree on some things but say as many negative things as they got out of hand. Many states in the U.S. where you are from, they are looking for students to recruit them in different important places, so do not generalize. If they had a bad experience, what are they waiting for to go to their beloved country, which I am sure will be wonderful for them. Good luck.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! If you mean companies in the USA are recruiting people in PR to work for them, contractors, it’s because of lower cost for the company. It’s great for people who get hired but the reality is being paid for less than what the company normally pays in their HQ. What we spoke about is not just our experience but so many local boricuas and boricuas who have left the island also know these for a fact - they are serious situations that must be discussed and brought to Light. We live in a dark world and unless the blindfolds come off, the cycle of deceit and corruption will continue in such areas.

[@xaviervalentin3724]

@@TheBritoFamily That I give you the reason

[@brendasantiago4353]

Love this video... I moved to the States when I was 28 years old. It was the right decision at the moment for such a big change. Now, I'm 50. Kids are adults and parents to take care of.. Every situation is different.. Now, it will be a great decision for me to move to Puerto Rico and be with my parents...

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! That’s wonderful to hear everything turned out well for you and your family! Definitely see a way to be back in PR and spend those precious moments with your parents if possible. A lot of locals we know and got to know in different communities, majority of them have family overseas and it’s just them (the elderly) for years now. It’d be such a blessing to have a visit or relocate especially with just slowing down with your loved ones and enjoying what the island has to offer.

[@CarleaMagee]

Any churches in Puerto Rico you would reccommend?

[@TheBritoFamily]

Great question! There isn’t one answer to this, but here are some of your options! You can find quite a bit near San Juan that offer bilingual services, however if you aren’t staying near there, the other cities/towns churches are primarily in Spanish. You will notice when exploring the island there are more options if you identify and follow Catholicism or Pentecostal teachings. (Please look into the churches online beforehand as there are some buildings that follow “Creciendo en Gracia” established by José Luis de Jesús Miranda - you’ll see “SSS/666” on the building. Very important to always establish an understanding of which god they follow and believe in). With that there are plenty of great churches that are home based, established in a physical building or within the communities! If you are living in an area that is known with the expats, they also have their own church services that are just in English. Since I (Nicole) don’t speak/understand Spanish fluently, my Husband and I had gatherings/fellowship and church services with our community and loved ones. Also, if you are not staying near San Juan or in a community with many expats, you can see when connecting with the local church you find if having a translator during the services is possible. There are many YHWH fearing men and women in PR and who knows who will be moved and open to that proposal if it is possible!

[@CarleaMagee]

@@TheBritoFamily Thank you! Did you (Nicole) ever find any 'expat women's bible study' FB groups or meet ups while you were there?

[@TheBritoFamily]

@@CarleaMagee there is a Young Life community in the SE (Palmas Del Mar community) region of PR. Of course that is for the youth, but the teachers may have a women’s Bible study group! We personally were more involved with the boricuas locally so the activities and fellowship we did were not with the expats all the time.

[@CarleaMagee]

I know Spanish@@MarjorieBFrazier

[@felipemendez8453]

There are plenty of churches in the Island, but you may find it difficult to find a church that offers services in English outside of the San Juan area.

[@thetradersam6157]

Puerto Rico is a retirement state, job opportunities are scarce and highly competitive...

[@TheBritoFamily]

Yes, many communities are just the older generations and their children have left overseas. There are still many who choose to stay in PR thankfully, but it is a concern for many. With that there is plenty potential when one plans or decides to relocate/start their business in PR.

[@thetradersam6157]

@@TheBritoFamily in my case, I visit the Island a few times a year and planning to part time retire in the island, I own a home in Aguadilla. My wife and I we love the island, we are beach bums since we were kids. we left in 88 when I joined the military, so in another year or so we are planning to spend a bit more time in PR for winter season..

[@TheBritoFamily]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@thetradersam6157that’s awesome! Winter is really the best season to be in PR, with all the festivities and holiday meals being prepared. Glad to hear you and your Wife enjoy the island! It’s a gem.

[@JessicaDessus]

I really appreciate you guys perspective. Me and my family bought a house in Vega Baja my husband’s dad lives in Puerto Rico has his Puerto Rican and I’m super excited to move there. I have three kiddos and this is some food for thought.

[@Fousse]

Where in Vega Baja did you buy? I use to live in Urb. Jardines. I miss Vega Baja so much. I would love to buy a house 🏠 too.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing! Every community and town has its lows and highs. Hopefully your community isn’t impacted greatly by such matters. Unfortunately many boricuas do experience these issues (and more) hence why the move overseas has exceeded than those who live in the island today. PR as an island and the community is beautiful, the corruptions that show is what’s not the best.

[@MrScampy1231]

I appreciate your perspective. I dont understand the defensive nature in the comments. Facts of a personal perspective should be respected. Real information that should be considered. Thank you 🙏

[@Littlemissy1988]

Because they do not like hear the truth. This is why the country is finished and falling apart. If the locals actually listened and took accountability for it they could vote for a different government and enact their own change. Instead they vote for the same party every single time and the madness continues there. The people who questioned the integrity of their government, the issues with employment and had a curious and ambitious mind have all left to the USA and Spain decades ago. Those who have left have accepted the status quo and that’s what you deal with now and this is why this nice couple have been savaged to shreds in the comments.

[@2tallnegrito7cmn55]

The jones act of 1920 is the only problem i have with my beautiful island.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Completely understand, the general expenses of the day to day necessities do add up! Hopefully a new proposal is considered in the near future.

[@donald8354]

But it’s cheaper than Hawaii. The sale tax is the highest. 11.5. that’s not good. Electricity is high too 29per kilowatt. Best wishes.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@justoreguero1491]

I can give you 100 resent why you shouldn't live in the USA, but I'll top it up in the first one and the #1 is racism. Any property a person buys is not the person, it will always belong to the Government. The rest any one living in the USA can figure it out in every day living. I was born in the USA and 30 years ago I moved to Puerto Rico and my live change to the best. I like to know where this two came out from, but they are not Puertorican.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment and assumptions! Unfortunately racism is a serious matter still within every culture and country worldwide. And unless someone pays for their belongings in cash, even their home is owned by the banks. Millions of people worldwide actually don’t own their home, as many opt in for many years to pay off the mortgage and don’t have the ability to afford their home in cash. Definitely such an important reason for people to learn about financial freedom and generation wealth!

[@gtalent5339]

True Agree %100

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@alexsdb9712]

The fact is it is its own culture and country, and they possess their own mode and approach to things. However, keep in mind not just for Puerto Rico, but every place, every country, that 1. No place is perfect, 2. A certain country (or region/city/town) could be not so good for you, but is a dream come true and a perfect match for another person. I think that you made a great video and approached this topic very well with the intention to be balanced and most of all, honest! Thank you and good luck to you both in everything!

[@Jumbo37279]

It is it’s own culture but having bad products lack of job opportunity and being a inconvience to your own people is not “culture” that’s not changing with the times not modernizing

[@alexsdb9712]

@@Jumbo37279 Exactly. That's the big challenge today, but it's also what people say is made deliberately throughout the world's countries - some more than others. But it's true, you have to master the art of balancing the culture and approach of the country with the modernization.

[@saultorres2691]

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[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! We appreciate you seeing the topics discussed through. It’s so important for us to make these matters be known whether one is looking to move or just wanting to know what’s going on in the island and why the number of boricuas leaving and residing overseas is greater than the island itself.

[@thewizardofficial973]

If u want to live in Puerto Rico you have to own your house and u expected Puerto Rico to be modern but it’s not that’s why it makes Puerto Rico beautiful it’s that it keep its island appearance

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thanks for you comment! Yes we have a home in Puerto Rico. I (Nicole) wasn’t expecting it to be modern but rather well maintained and similar to my travels to other islands in other areas of the world. PR is beautiful, the island the people are, the results of corrupt politicians and misuse of taxpayer money is what’s disappointing as it’s made many areas look abandoned - the reality is many boricuas have abandoned their homes and left overseas and or infrastructure left for weeds to overtake the area instead of tearing it down to preserve the islands beauty rather.

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

I use to live in my hometown Coamo and surrender by mountain small one it was not hot we can walk to school and hospital i worked to see my friend’s well the towns are small . Most important you know most of the people knew each other the funerals people use to walk to the cemetery now is by car something that I like because the cemeteries must be outside the town. After you work a decent income and live according your mean you can live in island.

[@boostmobile5326]

Excellente Video. La vida en USA tambien es Horrible casi egual que en Puerto Rico. En estos dias viviendo en USA tambien apesta y hay mucho criminales...Etc

[@donald8354]

Depende donde vives? Buenos deseos.

[@ae698998]

En USA hay muchos criminales y enfermos mentales.mira todos los asesinatos en las escuelas.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for you comment! Yes crime is everywhere in every single country unfortunately. The world is an evil and dark place, we hope the presence of YHWH fills the space as we bring His Light in such areas of life full of evil.

[@armandolugo8234]

Puerto Rico beautifull paradaise.. Amazing. I love state.❤ full 😘

[@saravelazquez8498]

No les gusta Puerto Rico? Pues no vengan En otros paises pasan cosas peores En mexico piden recompensa y como quiera matan la gente Orlando pasan muchas cosas pero no lo dicen porque es zona turistica.

[@orlandoperez2156]

How’s the crime rate there?

[@lindamanuel9073]

I'm Puerto Rican and I agree with everything being said. Plus I have lived in Spain, so let just say the influence or origin of the corruption, poor education, poor management etc. etc. all started in Spain.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@lindamanuel9073]

@@TheBritoFamily You're welcome and I hope you and your family are well, healthy, and safe.

[@ohwell2790]

People living in PR are discouraging others while living there is a hoot. I live on $1500 a month in the USA can I live there on that. Just want to rent a small apartment or studio.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes everyone’s lifestyles will vary, that’s a great thing to know you are able to live off of $1,500.

[@josegil1775]

The first thing you have to do, is tell your president and the congress to let the people of P.R. decide their status and respect the outcome. Viva P.R. libre. Something to learn from the people of P.R. is that regardless of the situation and surroundings, we always say, buenos dias y buenas tardes y buen provecho. That is call courtesy. Come to the states and tell people to start learning those values.

[@MargaritaCarmensoy]

You probably have never been at the DMV in Orlando,Florida. Humidity in Florida is really bad also.

[@mariaesthervillalobos5739]

Si no le gusta que se valla a vivir donde quiera .y déjeme decirle que en cualquier parte del mundo el costo de la vida no es barata. Si hay cosas que no le agrada solo lo que le queda es irse. Pero no poner a un país en mal .en les digo en cualquier parte del mundo la vida no es gratis

[@TheBritoFamily]

Definitely nothing in life is for free, a relationship with YHWH is though! 🕊️ With the mention of cheap, we discussed the costs of living, for example food costs in PR are overpriced for the low quality produce. You can find a bag of say chicken wings for about $30-40.00 sometimes more and that chicken is fed GMOs. These matters share what one is to expect. $30-40 for a bag of low quality wings may be expensive for some households and some households that’s like change.

[@marysolrodriguez1990]

Allow me to clarify that the Education was great until 2010 It is important to recognize that this comes from government driven mandate Today Puerto Rico has brought the best engineers for NASA, biological and infrastructural Yet there are no opportunity when you graduate However when new leadership and management is in place you are able to have the best of the best to this planet. As any other place when opportunity given you make it To the message of the two individuals remember that today Puerto Rico is going through a displacement 🎙️

[@TheBritoFamily]

Yes, times have changed in PR and slowly things are progressing. Improvements takes time definitely especially when there’s been setbacks. That is what is bittersweet, the large numbers of boricuas leaving the island for good for opportunities and changing their families trajectory as the opportunities in PR may be slim depending on their career goals.

[@amberdiaz6271]

Yo vivo en Puerro Rico y vivo muy bien he vivido en Estados Unidos y no me gusta para nada en Estados Unidos la gente se nata trabajando para pagar un cuarto yo me quedo en mi paraiso Puerro Rico 🇵🇷 donde tengo miles de cosas hermosas para visitar

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! That’s wonderful you’re living a good life. Unfortunately that’s not the case for many people whether one lives in the USA or in PR, or anywhere in the world for that. Definitely PR as an island is wonderful, the results of corruption due to politics is not - which is what the video discusses.

[@elliotsantaella]

Muchos puntos dicen la verdad especialmente el gobierno no sirve. Sin embargo eso de la educación donde se dice que los estudiantes tienen que llevar “toilet paper” es una exageración. Btw, si fuera verdad prefiero mil veces que lleven “toilet paper “ a que lleven una ametralladora y cometan un atentado,como pasa en muchos estados. En PR no pasa eso, puedo diferir en cada punto, respeto sue experiencia, la mia es diferente y he vivido en varios estados, Europa y Sur America pero aquí en PR me quedo. Mas allá de esos puntos que señalan, las cosas buenas superan todo lo negativo. Como una de ellas la gente, genuina y feliz a pesar de los defectos del gobierno. En fín, pienso diferente pero no le quita a ustedes que hicieron un buen contenido. Saludos.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! There have been grade schools in PR that we’re experiencing this, kids had to literally bring their own hygiene products because the budget is not being accounted for. It’s unfortunate but it’s happened. We know people who work and serve in the public sectors (teachers, police, mayors, etc). With crime, there is a lot that’s not being shared in the media that happens and a lot of crime has been making the local news as well. Illegal weapons and substances are everywhere yes, location is an important factor to consider. Some people may never experience to see crime, but it doesn’t mean that certain things are not happening. Glad that you’re doing safe and sound!

[@ragtoy99]

Comoquiera lo hasen en las calles en cualquier lugar si no en las escuelas te matan en los caseríos

[@edwino0903]

Well your choice. Hope can be happy somewhere else.

[@leydar.pizarro7186]

Hi there... thanks for your comment i respect that. Yo soy puertorriqueña y vivo aquí... Es un país alto económico, cierto... qué está mal administrado por el gobierno y no próspera, claro! estoy de acuerdo con muchas cosas... la educación es ineficiente ósea es (mala) despues de los huracanes Lorna y Maria y la mala administración "charter" (americana). Nosotros no somos un país 3er mundista... perdóname, llevar papel de baño porque no hay? Eso es ofensivo... pero acepto sus disculpas. Por otro lado las administraciones de agua y de luz fue a consecuencia de un mantenimiento (luz) y un mal manejo administrativo del gobierno, al privatizarlo con una compañía (Luma) americana ósea no lo hace tan bien despues de todo. P.s: El problema de la luz sea estabilizado... Puerto Rico is great go visit!

[@leydar.pizarro7186]

🇵🇷🏝⛱️🔥🌞🌀 Te veo en SJ! 😄👍

[@peligropr]

Luma es de Canadá

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Yes there were schools up until the recent year that didn’t have the budget to supply hygiene products for the students. We know as we know kids in private and public schools in PR. Glad to hear your area and its utilities are doing good, some areas however in the island experience more issues than others. It is troubling for many boricuas.

[@annettethomas2770]

Grass fed produce?

[@michellemaloney2059]

#1 Same here for wage and price point for homes.

[@carnel73]

It's ok , so you can stay wherever you're from!!

[@tylerdurden9364]

Have you seen pr's poverty rate? Job growth? % of natives leaving due to these circumstances? Don't hate pq digan la vdd

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@IsDatReallyBalla]

facts @carnel73

[@Littlemissy1988]

A typical aggressive response from a local towards a couple who have spent time giving a fair reflection of what life is really like in PR

[@carmenrivera9623]

I don’t know , so many wrong things, yes government sucks, luma and water co. but all I here is everything is bad , cost of living is high, no jobs , friend in Puerto Rico you can survive with a tiny lot , planted with guineos, fruits etc , and you can live a healthy mentality speaking, life! All I hear is how people care more about comfort than freedom, I been most of my life here in USA , I’m old already, my kids almost grown, the cost of living in USA is ridiculous high, yes you have a decent job and salary but seriously Uncle Sam takes your life out of you, we live here like hamsters chasing the money that will never going to have cause it goes to a 400 k home , power, water, taxes , your money is tax it over and over again , at the end we are just weary, overworked and old , working all your life paying social security and 401 k all your life to get $600 a month, I know a lot of puertorican that they said they are poor, not your not , you can go anywhere, anytime nobody says anything, here is restricted, you can’t even go to some natural place cause you need a pass etc , you have a productive land you don’t need to depend on supermarket, people life enclose in four wall , working all your life getting anywhere, and your kids all depressed is not worthy, you puertoricans have everything!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! We hope and pray the desire you have for more flexibility and freedom with your life’s schedules and all areas come to pass soon! If you plan to move to PR, we hope you and your loved ones are able to enjoy the process and journey getting there.

[@carmenrivera9623]

@@TheBritoFamily thank you for those words that I really needed, we already started the process, is not been easy , we finally made the first step that was getting a piece of my beautiful island, we got the land last year now we are building a small cabin, is a drastic change comparing at what we have right now but I want to break free from the system, instead of working my life to death , start enjoying life , and where else than my beautiful Puerto Rico, I’m hoping that my husband and I and the kids can have a smooth transition, thanks again, God bless!

[@TheBritoFamily]

That’s amazing to hear! Just prepare the home for future natural disasters like back up generators, a water system etc, the required panels for is and when the time comes another hurricane comes your home won’t have much or any damage. If you would be working from home and just need internet, to see which provider supplies there and see what back up systems they could have if ever. It’s best to always be prepared so when the moment comes nobody is left not knowing what to do! Other than that, have fun and praise YHWH for the blessings happening and ahead.

[@carmenrivera9623]

@@TheBritoFamily thank a bunch, I appreciated! God bless!

[@rubenortiz284]

After a few decades there ain’t gonna even be Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico it’s sad such a proud people on a beautiful island

[@Wizzard777]

You're spot on. I lived in P.R. for 20 yrs. After that, I joined the Army. I did 20 yrs in the Army, retired almost 7 yrs ago, and the problems I left behind in P.R when I joined the military, are still the same, if not worse. P.R. has a lot of beautiful things, but the cons of living in P.R. outweigh the pros. If you want good quality of life, unfortunately, P.R. does not offer that.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes many boricuas we know who live in P.R and in the mainland have a similar view on how P.R has changed throughout the years. It’s unfortunate but we have hope there’s light at the end of the tunnel!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The one thing that I have noticed is that PR is a jewel and naturally a beautiful Island in the Caribbean. And also that Americans from PR and the ones that live there are proud of their Island, Culture and history, and rightly so. But yet, most of all, I noticed all the litter, filth and garbage all over much of the island. What is that all about? I wld be embarrassed. WHAT GIVES? We wld volunteer to clean up, get it all nice, and than in 2 days, we wld go bk, and there wld be litter all over the place again.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes the boricua culture is beautiful, the islands upkeep and policies are what’s been downgrading the island. It’s a shame. I remember when we were in San Juan, the number of trash piled in the streets were odd to see considering San Juan most likely received the most tourist taxpayer funds, yet simple maintenance is not done with all due diligence.

[@richardf5444]

Really I went to PR in June and my friends work in costrutions told me that nobody want to work like electriciam and plumber and those jobs are high demand. Live in USA where the houses are too expensive, the house that you buy is not yours because you have to pay an annual tax for rest of your life and if you not pay the tax they take your home, and everything is expensive. I lived 12 years in PR and is not so bad like your said, and the people are nice and human better than Miami. I will come back to PR soon to live. Stay in USA PR don't need you. 😂

[@Littlemissy1988]

Accurate video. Guys your time has value and there are opportunity of costs of going to sit on that island. The infrastructure is poor, public transport is non existent and we had power outages 5 times a week. The cost of food and services mirrors NYC, the taxation of ordinary wages is high and it’s rife with corruption. Unless you speak Spanish and can fully integrate with Spanish/ Latin American culture I not recommend this island to wealthy Americans unless they have obscene wealth and can shell out 3m for a place in dorado knowing they may lose on that investment. I also do not think the tax incentive programs are particularly fair to the locals who are being priced out in a new dystopian. They themselves deserve to live fairly. These incentive programs only benefit the corrupt government who has made it a national sport to steal over the last decades, old people who have sat in their properties minimally investing into it and the sleazy real estate agents on that Island.

[@eliudsepulveda8568]

Just remember another reason: lots of abandon buildings, electric power system sucks, frequent power outages, go outside the metro area: abandon lots with grass or “pastos” every where.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your experience and what you witnessed!

[@shimmyhinnah]

Agree 100% with you. Thank you for having the guts of exposing these truths.

[@sigfredoesteves1944]

We have to make a special state for this Couple.

[@thejonpaulshow3116]

Are you crazy!!! I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and the education was amazing. I live in the US and the education here is really, really, really, bad... Many American doctors study and graduate from PR.

[@tylerdurden9364]

Diria que estabas en escuela privada

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! There are great private and public institutions in PR, however there are many that are slowly falling behind and or have completely shutdown. The programs offered in Universities are slim compared to what’s offered overseas, hence many boricuas have studied well and have taken opportunities to reside and study their degree overseas. The medical industry in PR is also struggling to keep the youth to work in PR, many study but relocate abroad for the possibilities that are available to them. We know kids in grade school, university and graduates from all over PR. This is the unfortunate crazy news of what the reality has become.

[@felipemendez8453]

I am from Puerto Rico too, and my experience in the education systems was different than what they described in their video, but you cannot ignore La Junta, and all of the public schools it has closed around the Island, or how often college students at la UPI, protest to the point of closing down campuses, causing other college students to lose the semester.

[@Lance-b2l]

Wow, this was a great video. I didn’t expect to watch it all.. nacido y criado en Ponce,Puerto Rico. Más tarde nos mudamos entre Ponce y Peñuelas por el alto en el campo. I left in the middle 70s have gone back several times to work and I even remember going to the drivers license. It took forever but what did I know being born and raised there you didn’t know no different great video. Thanks for coming to work.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment!

[@CharlieMamamia]

Fijate en Ponce El mayor Luis Pabon , si vives en Ponce Las calles estan rotas, El Pueblo con tiendas cerradas en El pueblo, 80 se fueron y las cosas estaran peor cuando tengas que pagar impuestos por propiedad y carisima la comidas

[@LEVO555PR]

13:30 lol reference/soure me and my bad experience. Even education isn't the best doesn't mean a lot are educated. Before the gov. took out the test we had high level of score until after Huracane Maria forward.

[@MalcolmWalsh-v2t]

Thank you for your honesty and observation of all the videos I have seen about Puerto Rico...

[@DoseJaniel2020]

Thanks Buddy 🙏 I’m From Here & You Have All The Reason

[@TheBritoFamily]

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[@Fousse]

Yes, I went to school there and schools look like jails

[@ricardojusino7449]

What school did you go to?

[@Fousse]

Angel Sandin Martinez, public middle school and public high school Lino Padron Rivera.

[@ricardojusino7449]

@@Fousse , WOW! I guess I got lucky! The grammar school and middle school I went to many moons ago, were pretty cool and the teachers in that grammar school I went to were the best teachers I ever had, they really cared about the kids and safety was a priority. Unfortunately the were both closed down a few years ago gringa went on a shutting down schools mode, before going to prison for fraud!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@DragonLady64]

Sheesh! This video is way too negative about relocating to PR! While I never lived there, I have visited at least 7 times, traveling all around the beautiful island, and I stumbled across this video doing my research in consideration of relocating there. Everything you described is no different than the crap that's happening in the US mainland. Have you actually been to all of the cities in PR? Because if you had, you would have found a whole lot of history and Spanish built areas other than that of San Juan. Do you have children, and did they attend school in PR? The education system is probably not as bad as you described everywhere, and there are whole lot of poor education systems on the mainland where students are being pushed through without proper education as well. Organic food? You can't get more organic than growing your own fruits and vegetables in your backyard. I'm pretty sure there's a Wholefoods market on the westside of the island! Corrupt government? Have you paid attention to what's going on in the mainland lately? Corruption is everywhere no matter where you go! Complaining about the DMV? You're obviously not from NYC!🤦🤷🤣 You say that you have a lot more to complain about,...on that note, I feel sorry for you! This is the stuff of misery loves company people! I couldn't finish watching this video due to the level of negativity. Look on the bright side of things, and adjust your way of life. You just might find more positive than negative things to talk about. And trust me, I understand what's it's like to live a difficult life, but I'd rather figure out how to be positive and share my positive experiences than to rain on anyone's parade. I'm going to keep doing my research 'cause I'm much older than you, and my goals are different than yours. This video maybe helpful to a lot of people, but it's definitely lacking a lot of pertinent information. From my experience, albeit before hurricane Maria hit, Puerto Rico is the one place that has made me feel more welcomed and comfortable by its citizens and one of the places where I can have a sense of peace and tranquility with the world.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for sharing your assumptions and opinions! This video highlights what boricuas and expats who live in island, or have moved out of the island completely and have zero plans of returning have experienced and witnessed as well. Yes there are definitely many other historical sites, it’s bittersweet to learn more about other cultures history and how it all came out and why those sites were built. There are a few wonderful institutions in PR, however many are struggling and have been for years. That is why there are now more boricuas leaving the island, depending on their occupation of study and goals in life in terms of lifestyle. Unfortunately there is very little local organically grown regenerative foods planted, harvested and sold to the public in PR. There’s a lot of GMO foods, farmed seafood, and low quality foods that are sold ridiculously high. Farmers who plant the local produce that’s sold in stores use chemicals. Many families have their own trees of fruits and can harvest, which wonderful - but what we discussed is on a larger scale. Corruption is everywhere definitely, however please note this video highlights things families and individuals consider before planning a move or when researching places they are looking into. Also these reasons are situations boricuas in the island and who have left will also discuss, it’s not complaining it’s discussing the results of politics and the way of life - not just culture.

[@DragonLady64]

@@TheBritoFamily Just like I said, nothing but negative.

[@DragonLady64]

@@wh4042 What are you talking about? What does have to do with what I said?

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Bohemians who can’t handle the grind of life🙄Puerto Rico has a better living environment than big major countries around the 🌎 world.🎬

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your opinion! This video on why one should move isn’t discussing the culture of the boricuas, it’s shedding light on what millions of people consider when relocating to any place in the world. It’s important for people to know what to expect, prepare for and or consider beforehand.

[@carmenmolina696]

You are so right as to view on goverment. I lived in Puerto Rico and unfortunately saw the corruption . And everything is so slow. I sincerely think that Puerto Rico will never be a US state. The government just want US money. Thing is people in P.R. eventually accept the way things work. About education, it's really crappy. It has always been that way. When I was a student in P.R. I heard that the reason for this was because they stress college more than prior grades. This is ridiculous. As to students not having toilet paper, I remember when I went to P.R. from New York schools, students pooped in the toilet sink. I came from a beautiful intermediate school and it was a culture shock. Also, my pants hem got filthy with urine. I have bad memories of my experiences. Also, if I tried to explain that this was lousy they looked at me like I had ten heads. But yeah, Puerto Rico is a sort of playpen and that is why they don't want it to become a state.

[@TheBritoFamily]

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[@ginirodz9037]

I am sorry to hear all of this. I prefer puertoricans to stay in PR. Everywhere I visit here in the states where puertoricans live is horrible. I am talking about the "cafres" ones. Loud music, bad mouthing, hoarders, and driving? They do not respect the laws. No, thank you! Better to make a video of 10 reasons or more to why THEY should stay in PR. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes we know the potential the island has, unfortunately majority of the boricuas do not see the potential hence the results today.

[@erre_gomez]

Su opinión no tiene fundamento. Pero mejor así. Que no vengan personas así a Puerto Rico, es lo menos que nos hace falta.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! These are not opinions rather a collective matter of topics discussed amongst boricuas and expats who live in PR and who have the left PR. It’s important to help bring such matters to Light as that is the way the island can thrive in the near future, situations don’t fix themselves, problem solvers must step into equation to provide a solution to the issues presented. More boricuas and expats are aware of this, not only ourselves, and PR needs people to move to help the economy stay afloat as boricuas are leaving the island and have zero plans of returning due to the way of the corruption being so heavily present.

[@teddydavis2339]

Puerto Ricans don't like for people to criticize their island. Be careful if you're going to stay there. I lived and worked there, so I understand, and I agree. You would love Mexico. You guys seem so lovely. Buena suerte!

[@dallas1love]

Sure, Mexico is very " efficient " and safe. My goodness! And high-paying jobs are plentiful( Not). Now, if you are living in Mexico with US dollars paid by a US company then life can be better but Mexico is a corrupt, and very dangerous place with levels of poverty that should not exist anywhere.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes boricuas are proud of their culture and island. It’s an amazing thing, but when it comes down to the flaws that cause boricuas to live in uncertain circumstances and situations is it so important to help potentials become aware of the realities there. Of course not everywhere is an absolute picture perfect place to live, but weighing the pros and cons is something many don’t realize must be discussed when moving! Glad to know you got to experience the boricua lifestyle and community!

[@felipemendez8453]

I'm from Puerto Rico, but truth is truth, and Kris & Nicole were spot on about much of what they covered here. Although they did not cover health care and crime on the Island, and you will find that I have mentioned these topics in this thread. Reader take note, I only give you a snippet.

[@wandapadilla82]

Las personas q vivimos en Estados Unidos por muchos años se nos hace dificil volver a vivir en P. R, pero eso no quita qsea una bella isla con sus defectos como el gobierno corrupto, la falta de medicos y q cada dia suben los precios y no sueldo entre otras.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment! Yes we hope the next generation sees the potential the island has, as many who have gone overseas refuse to live in PR as their primary residence.

[@MigdaliaMendez-re7bu]

I am puertorican and go often, government suck and is the cause of the broken system.

[@sandymarrero6905]

You guys only touch the negative side of Puerto rRico. I have been living on the island since 1971 and no not regret moving here. I was one of those individuals that speaking English with very little Spanish opened job opportunities for me. You have to know where to look. what I did was enroll in Spanish conversational clases. As far as prices going up that is world-wide if you look at other KZbinrs they crit the high prices of countries in Europe. You can't generalize and say to people not to come to Puerto Rico to live this is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean with five Miss Universe. You cancompare to other countries with it being so small. I recommend you look for another place and good luck if it meets your expectations. God bless you both.

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your insight and comment! PR is definitely not at its highest and it has not been for years, and it’s results is where majority of boricuas live now. The potential for the island is still there but few see it.

[@VictorDelgado-y3s]

I love Puerto Rico guys forget you guy

[@TheBritoFamily]

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[@Evolving62]

Sometimes I think Ppl just be trying to prevent ppl from moving to 🇵🇷 if u r moving there with money u will be ok . Don’t go there without money depending on a little minimum wage job & Rent first ❤️

[@TheBritoFamily]

Yes, with any relocation so important to have one’s finances sorted. Thankfully we had our own business in PR so those concerns hadn’t affected us.

[@IslandVibesWithMia]

If you know you know. Big facts. Especially Cesco. You’re always missing two docs 🤦‍♀️

[@TheBritoFamily]

Thank you for your comment and not to mention business phones are always busy or unavailable!