Puerto Rico Morning BriefSunday, August 2, 2026
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All episodes →Puerto Rico's economy is showing signs of growth, with over 6,200 new businesses created in 2025, according to recent data. However, this growth is also accompanied by challenges, as 5,700 businesses closed during the same period. The island's infrastructure and resources continue to face scrutiny, with experts weighing in on the feasibility of desalination as a solution to water challenges.
According to experts, desalination is not a primary option for Puerto Rico due to high costs. In other news, Puerto Rico's female wrestling team has achieved success, earning two bronze medals at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. On the journalism front, El Nuevo Día journalists were recently awarded at the National Journalism Awards.
Additionally, there have been developments in the island's political landscape, with thirteen years having passed since the last US Senate hearing on Puerto Rico's status.
