Puerto Rico Morning BriefTuesday, August 25, 2026

Puerto Rico's water supply remains a point of close monitoring, with two reservoir readings reported today. The La Plata system stood at 45.23 meters, while Carraízo showed mixed figures: one reading placed it at 37.32 meters after a 2 cm drop, and another at 37.34 meters following a 7 cm decline. Both figures keep Carraízo in the "ajustes" band, above the control line, though estimates of how many days remain at the current pace varied between roughly 16 days and just under 5 days.

On the financial front, a new report found that nearly half of Puerto Rico's municipalities, 32 in total, spent more money than they earned in 2024, highlighting ongoing fiscal strain at the local government level across the island.

In entertainment news, Puerto Rican model Yillian Atkinson has publicly accused reggaeton artist Ozuna of physical abuse, alleging violence occurred during what she described as a romantic relationship between the two.

Separately, Puerto Rico will see two of its own honored on the national stage: astronaut Joseph Acabá and U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez are set to be recognized by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, with Acabá slated to receive the organization's 2026 President's Medal.