Puerto Rico Morning BriefFriday, July 3, 2026

José Julio Aparicio was sworn in today as the new president of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, with his tenure set to focus on strengthening the island's economic competitiveness. In public safety and governance news, the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) announced it has ruled out the presence of E. coli in water distributed from its Canóvanas plant, addressing concerns over water quality in that area.

Separately, at the Aguadilla airport, officials addressed questions about AFFF, a firefighting foam used to combat fuel-related fires, after a spill of the chemical substance occurred there. On the legislative and justice front, Representative Ramón Torres Cruz called for an investigation into the performance of the Parole Board following the release of a convicted murderer, raising questions about the board's decision-making process.

Meanwhile, the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) introduced legislation that would limit the powers of the Secretary of State, signaling continued legislative activity aimed at redefining the scope of government offices.