Puerto Rico Morning Brief Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The University of Puerto Rico’s Governing Board has approved a budget of $1.255 billion, which was created by the Oversight Board. This development comes as various government agencies are taking steps to address their respective areas of focus. For instance, the Department of Transportation and Public Works has been successful in collecting payments for traffic tickets, exceeding its initial goal of $60 million with a total of $71 million collected.

The consumer protection regulations are also being enforced, as seen in the case of four car dealerships in the metropolitan area that were fined by the DACO for violating these regulations. A dispute is brewing between the Municipality of Camuy and the DRNA over a project to improve the Peñón Brusi recreational area, with the municipality suing the DRNA over a stop-work order.

The island’s tourism sector received a boost with the arrival of the Disney Destiny cruise ship in San Juan, carrying over 3,000 passengers on its inaugural stop. This influx of visitors is likely to have a positive impact on the local economy, and it will be interesting to see how the various government agencies and departments work together to support the growth of the tourism industry.