Puerto Rico Morning Brief Sunday, July 12, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on July 12
- Regular$3.86–$4.01/gal ($1.02–$1.06/L)
- Premium$4.28–$4.62/gal ($1.13–$1.22/L)
- Diesel$4.13–$4.35/gal ($1.09–$1.15/L)
Morning Brief · from today’s top stories
Puerto Rico received a $10 million federal grant to fund a feasibility study on extending Tren Urbano to San Juan’s airport, a move aimed at expanding the island’s public transit infrastructure.
Islandwide and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) launched an automated package sorting system, backed by a $1,652,000 investment in machinery and equipment, signaling continued investment in logistics and infrastructure across the island.
In sports news, the Vaqueros de Bayamón tied their Conference A semifinal series in the BSN basketball league. Chris McCullough, making his debut with the team, scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, including the decisive basket with 14 seconds remaining, to secure a 73-71 victory over the Gigantes and even the series.
On the healthcare front, a member of Puerto Rico’s intersex community spoke out about ongoing struggles within the medical system, describing 38 years of unexplained symptoms and diagnostic challenges. The account highlights broader concerns about the adequacy of medical care for intersex individuals on the island.
Today's highlights
Federal Funding
Federal $10M Grant to Fund Feasibility Study on Extending Tren Urbano to San Juan AirportPuerto Rico received a $10 million federal grant
Package Sorting
Islandwide and DDEC Launch Automated Package Sorting System in Puerto RicoIslandwide invested $1,652,000 in machinery and equipment
Culture
Chris McCullough Scores Decisive Basket as Vaqueros Tie Conference A SemifinalChris McCullough made his debut with the Vaqueros de Bayamón, scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds, including the winning basket, to help his team tie the semifinal series of the…
BSN Semifinals
Vaqueros and Santeros Tie Conference Semifinals Series in BSNChris McCullough scored a basket with 14 seconds left in the game, leading the Vaqueros de Bayamón to a 73-71 victory over the Gigantes.
Community
Diagnostic Challenges Hinder Medical Care for Intersex Population in Puerto RicoA member of the intersex community in Puerto Rico expressed frustration with the medical system, stating that they have experienced 38 years of unexplained symptoms and have…
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Photo credits
- Casa de la Masacre de Ponce: “Casa Alcaldía de Ponce, Puerto Rico” by TravelingOtter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Casa Cautiño Museum: “Casa Cautiño Guayama PR” by Jose Oquendo from Freeport, NY, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0