Puerto Rico Morning Brief Monday, July 20, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on July 20 at 11:31 AM
- 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
Tropical Depression Two remains far from Puerto Rico, located about 1,414 miles from San Juan and moving northwest at just 3 mph with sustained winds of 35 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Public safety concerns marked the day on the island. In Yabucoa, a 35-year-old woman was shot while talking with a neighbor.
In Aguadilla, a 66-year-old man identified as Marcos Roldán Castillo was found dead on PR-107 near a bakery in the Borinquen neighborhood. Travel disruptions also affected residents, with about 20 flights between Puerto Rico and the U.S. East Coast canceled.
In business and entertainment news, ARCO Publicidad launched a new division called La Central Publicitaria Part of Havas, giving the agency access to resources from the global Havas network. On the stage, actor Herbert Cruz returned to Puerto Rican theater starring in the comedy "Perros," written and directed by Freddy Benítez.
Today's highlights
Shooting
Woman Shot While Talking with Neighbor in YabucoaA 35-year-old woman was shot in Yabucoa while talking to a neighbor
Flight Cancellations
About 20 Flights Canceled Between Puerto Rico and U.S. East CoastAround 20 flights between Puerto Rico and the US East Coast were canceled
Business
ARCO Publicidad Launches Havas-Backed Division in Puerto RicoARCO Publicidad launches La Central Publicitaria Part of Havas, a division providing access to Havas’ resources
Aguadilla Death
Sexagenarian Found Dead on Street in AguadillaA 66-year-old man, identified as Marcos Roldán Castillo, was found dead on the PR-107 highway in the Borinquen neighborhood, near a bakery, in Aguadilla.
Culture
Herbert Cruz Stars in Comedy 'Perros’Puerto Rican actor Herbert Cruz returns to the stage in the comedy 'Perros’, written and directed by Freddy Benítez.
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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