Puerto Rico Morning Brief Thursday, July 23, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on July 23
- 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 Storm Bertha has sustained winds of 46 mph and is currently located 1798 miles from San Juan, moving west at 13 mph.
The government is providing financial assistance to doctors to upgrade their equipment, with the Economic Development Bank offering loans of up to $1.5 million for medical practices. This initiative aims to support the modernization of medical facilities.
The Central Aguirre power plant is undergoing a $1.19 billion reconstruction and modernization project, which was inspected by the governor. Aibonito is launching a new urban market, 'El Mercado de la Montaña', which will hold its first edition on August 8.
The municipality of Carolina is participating in the 'Desocupar los Albergues’ campaign, an initiative to support those in need. Peñuelas recently celebrated its farmers with the Güiro and Flamboyán Festival, honoring the municipality’s agricultural community.
Today's highlights
Medical Equipment Loans
Government to Finance Doctors’ Purchase of Specialized EquipmentThe Economic Development Bank offers loans of up to $1.5 million for medical practices
Energy Modernization
Governor Inspects Billion-Dollar Energy Modernization Project at Central AguirreThe Central Aguirre power plant is receiving a $1.19 billion federal investment for reconstruction and modernization
Aibonito Urban Market
Aibonito Market, 'El Mercado de la Montaña', Launches in AibonitoAibonito Market, a new urban market, will hold its first edition on August 8 from 10:00 AM.
Desocupar Albergues
Carolina Joins 'Desocupar los Albergues’ CampaignThe municipality of Carolina is participating in the 'Desocupar los Albergues’ campaign, an initiative by Telemundo Puerto Rico and NBC Universal, from August 1 to 31.
Peñuelas Festival
Peñuelas Celebrates Its Farmers with the Güiro and Flamboyán FestivalThe Güiro and Flamboyán Festival, to be held from July 24 to 26 in Peñuelas’ public plaza, will honor the municipality’s farmers.
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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