Puerto Rico Morning Brief Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on August 4
- San Juan / Condado1.8 ft, 6-second swell (forecast) · ESE wind 8 kt
- Rincón2.2 ft, 6-second swell (forecast)
- Vieques / Esperanza2.9 ft, 5-second swell (forecast) · ENE wind 8 kt
- 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
In San Juan, two significant projects are underway. The San Juan Cruise Port has started the reconstruction of historic Pier 1 in Old San Juan. This comes as the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority is carrying out renovation work on sidewalks and streets in the same area, including the construction of a roundabout. These changes have sparked debate over the potential impact on Old San Juan’s historic heritage.
In the sports world, the Leones de Ponce are trying to force a seventh game in their Baloncesto Superior Nacional series against the Santeros de Aguada. The outcome of the series remains uncertain.
Carlisa Colón, a presenter on TeleOnce’s 'En la mañana', shared her personal and professional journey. US Senate candidate from Florida, Alex Vindman, is set to visit Puerto Rico, where he plans to defend the island’s right to guide any self-determination process.
Today's highlights
Business
San Juan Cruise Port Begins Reconstruction of Historic Pier 1Reconstruction of historic Pier 1 in Old San Juan
Presenter's Journey
Carlisa Colón: 'I’m the same dreamy girl from Manatí'Carlisa Colón, a presenter on TeleOnce’s 'En la mañana', shared her journey to a career in entertainment.
Seventh Game
Ponce Seeks to Force Seventh Game in BSN SeriesThe Leones de Ponce are looking to force a seventh game in their Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) series against the Santeros de Aguada.
Old San Juan Renovations
Renovations in Old San Juan Streets Spark Debate Over Historic Heritage ImpactThe Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (ACT) is carrying out renovation work on sidewalks and streets in Old San Juan, including the construction of a roundabout on…
Politics
US Senate Candidate from Florida to Visit Puerto RicoAlex Vindman, a Democratic pre-candidate for the US Senate in Florida, announced on Monday that he will defend Puerto Rico’s right to guide any self-determination process and…
Worth a visit
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