Puerto Rico Morning Brief Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on August 5
- San Juan / Condado2.2 ft, 6-second swell (forecast) · S wind 4 kt
- Rincón2.1 ft, 5-second swell (forecast)
- Vieques / Esperanza2.4 ft, 5-second swell (forecast) · SE wind 6 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
Today, news emerged of several developments across various sectors in Puerto Rico.
A lawsuit filed by Longo En Tech de Puerto Rico, LLC, against the AAA alleges fraud in contract awards for projects under federal monitoring. This lawsuit is just one of several issues plaguing the AAA, as an audit of the State Insurance Fund, also known as the Fondo del Seguro del Estado (CFSE), revealed deficiencies, including unauthorized investments and unregistered investment advisors.
Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón is bringing his educational initiative, 'Jazz en las escuelas’ (Jazz in Schools), to the island. The program aims to formally teach jazz in schools. On the economic front, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector saw a slight increase to 54.1 in June, up 1.7 points from the previous month’s 52.4. After over a decade of litigation, the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico ordered the closure of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Instituto Médico del Norte, also known as Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital.
Today's highlights
AAA Lawsuit
Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in AAA Projects Under Federal MonitoringLongo En Tech de Puerto Rico, LLC, is suing the AAA over alleged flaws in contract awards
Culture
Miguel Zenón Brings Life and Sound to 'Jazz in Schools’Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón is in Puerto Rico finalizing details of his educational initiative 'Jazz en las escuelas’ (Jazz in Schools), which aims to formally teach…
Puerto Rico PMI
Slight Increase in Puerto Rico’s PMIThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector increased to 54.1 in June 2026, a 1.7-point increase compared to the previous month’s 52.4.
Bankruptcy Closure
Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital Closes 2013 Bankruptcy CaseAfter over a decade of litigation, the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico ordered the closure of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Instituto Médico del Norte,…
Insurance Fund Audit
Audit Reveals Deficiencies in State Insurance FundAudit finds unauthorized investments and unregistered investment advisors at CFSE
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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