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1. 787 Daily: Sunshine, Sopa, and a Storm That Wasn'tSaturday, August 29, 2026 · 2:13 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: La Plata Enters the Ajustes Band · 'Doctora Sopa' Sparks Network of Businesses Offering Free Meals to Cancer Patients in Puerto Rico · New Discoveries Reveal Untold History of Caguana

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Saturday, August twenty-ninth.

   Grab your coffee, because we've got heart, we've got history, and we've got water levels doing a little dance — let's get into it.

   First, let's talk about the reservoir that everybody's watching like it's a telenovela.

   Carraízo dropped six centimeters, landing at thirty-seven point one four meters — that puts us in the ajustes band, sitting fourteen centimeters above the control line.

   At the current pace, that's roughly two point three days of cushion.

   And in another check-in on the same gauge, Carraízo was tracked at thirty-seven point two zero meters, also six centimeters down, about twenty centimeters above the control line — giving around three point three days at that pace.

   Bottom line, folks: the water watch continues, the numbers are moving, and we'll keep tracking every centimeter with you.

   Speaking of water — and accountability — the San Juan court is not playing around.

   The San Juan Tribunal issued an order this week reminding the AAA, loud and clear, that it has obligations to meet under its water supply agreements.

   Consider it a judicial nudge: pay attention, follow through, no shortcuts.

   Now for a story that'll warm you right up.

   Meet "Doctora Sopa" — yes, that translates to "Doctor Soup," and honestly, what a name for what she's doing.

   Her initiative has sparked a whole network of businesses across Puerto Rico stepping up to offer free meals to cancer patients.

   Think about that for a second — neighbors feeding neighbors through some of the hardest days of their lives.

   That's the kind of quiet heroism that doesn't always make headlines, but today, it gets top billing on ours.

   Let's take a little trip back in time — like, way back.

   Down in Caguana, archaeologists have uncovered new findings that are reshaping what we thought we knew about this historic site.

   Caguana's always held secrets of our island's earliest stories, and now, a few more of those secrets are stepping into the light.

   History buffs, this one's for you — go check it out.

   And in weather news that's actually good news: Dolly is officially no longer a tropical storm.

   That's right, she's downgraded and done rattling any cages.

   One less thing to watch on the radar this weekend — so exhale, and maybe go enjoy that sunshine.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for Saturday, August twenty-ninth — quick, warm, and always in your corner.

   Want the full scoop on any of these stories?

   Head to seven eight seven daily dot com, where every detail is waiting for you.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Mosquito Bay in Vieques is the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world — it holds the Guinness World Record.

   Glow on, Puerto Rico.

   See you tomorrow.

2. Storm Watch, Water Levels, and a Whole Lot of LaughsFriday, August 28, 2026 · 2:22 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.20 Meters · Documents Show Ex-Education Secretary Struggled to Obtain Teaching Certifications Since 1999 · New Corrections Secretary Outlines Plan to Rebuild Trust

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Friday, August twenty-eighth.

   Let's start with the sky, because that's where our eyes need to be this morning.

   The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Dolly, currently packing sustained winds of forty miles per hour.

   Dolly sits about one thousand four hundred thirty-seven miles from San Juan, moving west at twenty-four miles per hour.

   That's a long way off, folks, but distance can close fast with a storm, so keep the National Hurricane Center's updates in your rotation today.

   We won't guess where Dolly goes — that's their job, not ours.

   We'll just keep watching together.

   Now, let's talk water, because Carraízo has been busy.

   The reservoir dropped six centimeters to thirty-seven point twenty meters — that puts it zero point twenty meters above the control line, with about three point three days of cushion at the current pace.

   And in the following read, it fell again, four more centimeters, landing at thirty-seven point twenty-six meters — zero point twenty-six above the line, roughly six point five days at this rate.

   Numbers like these are why the folks who manage our water keep such a close watch — and honestly, so should we.

   Here's a story that deserves a gentler hand this morning.

   Documents show that former Education Secretary Yanira Raíces Vega has been trying to obtain her teaching certifications since nineteen ninety-nine.

   Think about that — more than two decades of paperwork, patience, and persistence.

   It's the kind of story that reminds you bureaucracy can wear down even the people meant to lead our schools.

   Over in Corrections, there's a note of hope.

   The new Corrections Secretary has laid out a plan focused on rebuilding trust — specifically by strengthening the bonds between inmates and their families.

   Trust doesn't rebuild overnight, but naming family connection as the starting point?

   That's a meaningful place to begin.

   Okay, let's lighten things up, because Puerto Rico's creative spirit is showing off today.

   Claudia Ramos Zorrilla — publicist, entrepreneur, and manager of the Gigantes de Carolina women's basketball team — is now an author too.

   She's written a children's story, and honestly, is there anything this woman can't do?

   Court to page, and she's making it look easy.

   And if you need an excuse to laugh out loud soon, mark your calendar: Teatro Breve is bringing "JajaPaluza Vol.

   1" to Teatro Tapia in Old San Juan on September eleventh.

   It's a comedy night with heart — proceeds support Escuela Montessori San Cristóbal.

   Laughter for a good cause?

   Sign me up.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for this Friday.

   Stay weather-aware, stay curious, and go read every one of today's stories in full at seven eight seven daily dot com.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the entire U.S.

   National Forest System.

   One of a kind — just like this island.

   See you tomorrow!

3. Water Watch, Big Money, and a Whole Lot of HeartThursday, August 27, 2026 · 2:23 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.26 Meters · Dr. Kenira Thompson García Appointed President of Ponce Health Sciences University · Meta to Pay Puerto Rico $124.7 Million in Social Media Harm Settlement

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Thursday, August twenty-seventh.

   Grab that coffee, because we've got water levels, a new university president, a nine-figure settlement, and a little island charm all wrapped up in one juicy briefing.

   Let's get into it!

   First up, let's talk water, because on this island, water is life — literally.

   Carraízo dropped four centimeters, now sitting at thirty-seven point two six meters.

   That puts it about zero point two six meters above the control line, which — if things keep pace — gives us roughly six and a half days of cushion.

   Not a five-alarm fire, but definitely one to keep watching.

   And speaking of watching the water — La Plata is holding at forty-five point one five meters, while Carraízo also dipped two more centimeters to thirty-seven point three zero.

   That's zero point three zero meters above the control line, translating to about fifteen days at the current pace.

   So, mixed signals, but the folks tracking this are staying on it, and so are we — because hey, that's what seven eight seven daily is here for.

   Now let's shift gears to some genuinely wonderful news.

   Ponce Health Sciences University has a brand-new leader!

   Doctor Kenira J.

   Thompson García has officially been appointed president.

   Congratulations to Doctor Thompson García — stepping into that role is no small thing, and Puerto Rico's medical education community just got a new champion at the helm.

   Okay, are you sitting down?

   Because this next one is big.

   Meta — yes, the social media giant — is paying Puerto Rico one hundred twenty-four point seven million dollars as part of a settlement over social media harm.

   Let that number sink in for a second.

   That's real money, headed to the island, tied to real concerns about how these platforms have affected people here.

   We'll be watching closely to see where that impact lands next.

   Now, let's take a little detour to the mountains — specifically, San Sebastián, tucked into the western Cordillera Central.

   If you haven't explored this town, consider this your nudge.

   It's got history woven into its streets and entertainment woven into its spirit — the kind of place that reminds you why this island never runs out of stories to tell.

   And finally, something close to the heart.

   This Saturday, Orocovis is hosting a meeting for transplant patients, folks currently on the waiting list, and their families.

   It's happening at the Orocovis Reception Center.

   If that's you, or someone you love, mark it down — because community support like this can make all the difference on a journey that's never easy to walk alone.

   And that's your Thursday wrap from seven eight seven daily!

   Remember, you can read every single one of these stories in full detail over at seven eight seven daily dot com.

   Before you head out the door — your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Puerto Rico sends its own team to the Olympics and has marched under its own flag since the nineteen-forties.

   Now that's island pride on a global stage.

   Catch you tomorrow!

4. Water Watch, Padres Pride, and a Play Worth Waiting ForWednesday, August 26, 2026 · 2:14 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 45.15 Meters · Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 45.23 Meters · 'Eurídice según Eurídice' Play Comes to Puerto Rico

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Wednesday, August twenty six, twenty twenty six.

   Grab your coffee, because we've got water levels, baseball royalty, and a little theater magic on deck today.

   Let's get into it.

   First up, let's talk water — because on this island, water is always the story beneath the story.

   Our Daily Water Watch shows La Plata sitting at forty five point two three meters.

   Meanwhile, over at Carraízo, the reservoir dipped two more centimeters, now resting at thirty seven point three two meters.

   That puts it in the "ajustes" band — zero point three two meters above the control line.

   At the current pace, folks, that gives us roughly sixteen days of cushion.

   Now, it did tick down slightly from an earlier read of thirty seven point three zero — small moves, but ones worth watching together, day by day.

   We'll keep tracking it so you don't have to squint at spreadsheets.

   Switching gears — and oh, do we have a fun one.

   Puerto Rican entrepreneur José E.

   Feliciano is stepping into a whole new chapter as the new owner of the San Diego Padres.

   That's right — a Puerto Rican name now sits at the top of a Major League Baseball franchise, and he says he feels right at home in the role.

   Boricua pride, meet the big leagues.

   Now here's one for the culture lovers.

   Mark your calendars for September eighteenth, because "Eurídice según Eurídice" is coming to the stage.

   Directed and produced by Edgardo Soto, this play will premiere at the Sala Experimental Carlos Marichal, inside the Centro de Bellas Artes.

   If you love live theater with heart and heat, this one's worth the wait.

   Alright, let's shift into the government business side of things — a little more serious, still important.

   The head of the AAA is defending a delay in handing over documents that the Senate requested, but he's promising compliance — saying those documents will be submitted before the end of the day.

   We'll be watching to see that follow-through happen.

   And finally, a story with real weight behind it.

   Ganaderos Borges, Incorporated, is asking for additional time to comply with federal conditions, after facing federal charges tied to alleged environmental violations.

   This isn't a light one — environmental accountability matters for communities and the land they depend on, and we'll keep following how this unfolds, fairly and factually.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for this Wednesday — water levels holding steady, a Boricua now owning a piece of Major League Baseball, and culture on the calendar.

   For every one of these stories in full, head to seven eight seven daily dot com.

   And before you go — your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Ponce, on the southern coast, is nicknamed La Perla del Sur — the Pearl of the South.

   Go ahead, say it out loud.

   It just sounds beautiful.

   Catch you next time.

5. Water Watch, Big Honors, and Bad Bunny's Big Send-OffTuesday, August 25, 2026 · 2:19 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 45.23 Meters · Puerto Rican Model Accuses Ozuna of Physical Abuse · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.34 Meters

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Tuesday, August twenty-fifth.

   Grab your café, settle in, because we've got island honors, island water, and one massive island send-off to get through — let's go!

   First, let's talk water, because your reservoirs are basically giving you a play-by-play right now.

   La Plata is sitting at forty-five point two three meters.

   And over at Carraízo?

   It dropped seven centimeters, now resting at thirty-seven point three four meters — that's in the "ajustes" band, about zero point three four meters above the control line.

   At the current pace, we're looking at roughly four point nine days before that line gets crossed.

   So yeah — keep being mindful with the water, friends.

   This one's worth watching closely, not panicking over, but definitely watching.

   Now, let's shift gears — because up in Washington, Puerto Rico is getting some serious shine.

   The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is honoring two incredible boricuas: astronaut Joseph Acabá and Representative Nydia Velázquez.

   Acabá is set to receive the twenty twenty-six President's Medal from CHCI.

   From orbit to Capitol Hill — that's the kind of Puerto Rican excellence that gives you chills, no?

   On the money side of things, here's one that deserves your attention, not a shrug.

   A new report found that nearly half of Puerto Rico's municipalities — thirty-two of them, to be exact — spent more than they actually took in during twenty twenty-four.

   That's a real conversation about fiscal health happening in town halls across the island, and it's one we'll keep tracking so you're never left in the dark on where your municipality stands.

   Now, a story that calls for a different tone, and I want to be gentle here.

   Puerto Rican model Yillian Atkinson has come forward accusing Ozuna of physical violence during what she describes as a romantic relationship.

   These are serious, painful allegations, and they deserve to be treated with care, not gossip.

   We'll continue following this story as it develops, with the respect it demands.

   And finally — let's close with the moment the whole island's been talking about.

   Bad Bunny wrapped up his international tour right here in Puerto Rico, and he didn't just come to perform — he used his platform to speak out on the island's water and electricity struggles.

   When one of the biggest artists in the world plants his flag on home soil and says "let's talk about what's really going on here," that's not just a concert, that's a statement.

   Benito, we see you.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for today — honors, water, money, heavy hearts, and one legendary hometown finale.

   For every one of these stories in full, head to seven eight seven daily dot com.

   And before you go — your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Bacardí runs one of the world's largest rum distilleries just outside San Juan, nicknamed the Cathedral of Rum.

   See you tomorrow!

6. Bunny's Big Send-Off, Bayamón's Big Repeat, and Carraízo's CountdownMonday, August 24, 2026 · 2:09 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.34 Meters · Bad Bunny Closes International Tour in Puerto Rico, Speaks on Water, Electricity Issues · Vaqueros de Bayamón Repeat as BSN Basketball Champions

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Monday, August twenty-fourth.

   Grab your coffee, maybe your umbrella, definitely your good mood — we've got champions, we've got flags, and we've got a global superstar using his mic for more than just bangers.

   Let's get into it.

   First, let's talk water, because that's the story we're tracking every single day and it deserves your attention.

   Carraízo reservoir dropped seven centimeters to thirty-seven point three four meters.

   That puts it just thirty-four centimeters above the control line — and at the current pace, we're looking at roughly four point nine days of cushion.

   That's tighter than the day before, when the reservoir sat at thirty-seven point four one meters with about eight point two days in the bank.

   So yeah, the trend line matters here, folks — keep an eye on it, and keep being smart with your water use.

   And speaking of water — Bad Bunny just wrapped up his international tour right here at home, and he didn't just come to dance.

   During his closing shows in Puerto Rico, Benito used his platform to speak directly about the island's water and electricity struggles.

   When one of the biggest artists on the planet stands on a Puerto Rican stage and says "we need to talk about this," people listen.

   That's the power of coming home to close things out.

   Now let's switch gears to something purely, joyfully celebratory — because the Vaqueros de Bayamón are BSN champions again.

   This is title number eighteen for the Vaqueros, and if you know basketball on this island, you know that number is enormous.

   Repeat champs, baby.

   Somewhere in Bayamón right now, there is confetti that has not yet hit the ground.

   Over in San Lorenzo, there's a fresh splash of pride on the walls.

   The artist known as Héctor PR — that's Héctor Collazo Hernández — has painted a brand-new Puerto Rican flag as part of the municipality's push to bring color and life back into public spaces.

   Public art like this does something a headline can't: it makes you slow down, look up, and feel proud of where you're from.

   And finally, some real relief for our farmers.

   Puerto Rico has announced federal aid for agricultural producers hit hard by the drought.

   If you or someone you know works this land, this is worth looking into — support is officially on the table.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for today — champions repeating, artists speaking up, walls getting brighter, and farmers getting help.

   Every one of these stories, in full, is waiting for you at seven eight seven daily dot com.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: mofongo, made from mashed fried green plantains, is Puerto Rico's signature comfort food.

   Go eat something good.

   See you tomorrow.

7. Water Watch, Bridge Blockades, and Podium DreamsSunday, August 23, 2026 · 2:08 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.41 Meters · Protesters Block Bridge in Old San Juan During Governor's Event · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.46 Meters

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   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Sunday, August 23rd, and honey, we've got a lot of ground to cover, so let's dive right in — pun absolutely intended, because we're starting with water.

   If you've been following along, you know Carraízo reservoir has been on quite the rollercoaster this week, and today it's sitting at thirty seven point four one meters.

   That's a five centimeter drop, landing us in that "ajustes" band — adjustments, for those keeping score — and we're now about zero point four one meters above the control line.

   At the current pace, that gives us roughly eight point two days of cushion.

   Now, earlier readings this week had it higher, up around thirty seven point five two meters with more breathing room, so the trend is worth watching.

   We'll keep tracking it daily, because your water matters, and numbers on a screen become water in your tap.

   And speaking of water — and the frustration around it — Old San Juan saw some real tension this week.

   Protesters blocked the Dos Hermanos bridge during an event attended by the governor, rallying against the lack of water and the blackouts that just won't quit.

   Look, when people take to a bridge to be heard, that's not noise — that's a message.

   And it's one worth listening to.

   Now let's shift gears, because we could all use a little lift, right?

   Puerto Rico is stepping onto the court as host of the Final Six male tournament, and our boys are aiming straight for that podium.

   There's something special about home turf energy — the crowd, the pride, the noise in the stands — and honestly?

   We love hosting.

   Bring it home, fellas.

   But now, friends, I need to slow down with you for a moment, because not every story gets to be light.

   In Utuado, in the Consejo neighborhood along PR-111, a seventy three year old man named Wilfredo González Torres, originally from Hatillo, was struck and killed by a truck.

   He was somebody's father, somebody's neighbor, somebody who mattered.

   Our hearts go out to his family and everyone in that community carrying this loss today.

   Please, wherever you're driving on this island — slow down, look twice.

   A life is worth every extra second.

   That's your seven eight seven daily for this Sunday.

   As always, you can read every one of these stories in full detail over at seven eight seven daily dot com — all the numbers, all the context, right there waiting for you.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: El Morro fortress guarded San Juan's harbor for centuries, with walls up to eighteen feet thick.

   Centuries of standing guard, my friends — now that's what I call job security.

   Take care of each other out there.

   We'll catch you tomorrow.

8. Reservoir Watch and a Meta Payday: The Week in Seven Eight SevenSunday, August 23, 2026 · 4:19 · Week in review

   Daily Water Watch: La Plata Enters the Ajustes Band · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.20 Meters · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.26 Meters

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   Hey everybody, welcome to seven eight seven daily, our week in review for the week ending August twenty-third.

   I'm Marisol.

   And I'm Diego, and Marisol, I gotta say, the big story running through this whole week for me is water.

   Like, literally, water.

   Right, the Daily Water Watch updates on Carraízo, and honestly if you've been half-listening to the news this week you've probably heard that name more than your own family's.

   Carraízo, Carraízo, Carraízo.

   Okay so walk me through it, because I saw a few different numbers pop up and I want to make sure I'm tracking this right.

   So we start the week with Carraízo falling six centimeters down to thirty-seven point one four meters.

   That puts it into what they're calling the ajustes band — basically an adjustment zone — and it's about zero point one four meters above what they call the control line.

   And at that point they were saying, what, a little over two days at the current pace before hitting that control line?

   Exactly, roughly two point three days.

   Which sounds like a countdown clock, honestly.

   It does!

   It's giving suspense movie energy.

   "Two point three days." But then a couple days later we get another update and the number's different again.

   Right, next we hear Carraízo's at thirty-seven point two zero meters, still in the ajustes band, now zero point two zero meters above the control line.

   Wait, so it went up?

   I thought it fell.

   It fell six centimeters to get there, but remember the level itself, thirty-seven twenty, is actually higher than thirty-seven fourteen.

   So the reservoir's still dropping day to day, it's just that the reporting is catching it at different points.

   Okay, that makes sense.

   And the buffer above the control line grew too, to about three point three days at that pace.

   Right, so a little more room to breathe than the "two point three days" scare from earlier in the week.

   Small mercies.

   Okay, keep going, because I know it doesn't stop there.

   It doesn't.

   Next update, Carraízo at thirty-seven point two six meters, fell four centimeters that time, still ajustes band, now zero point two six above control, and that translates to about six point five days at the current pace.

   So the drop is actually slowing down a little — six centimeters, then four centimeters.

   Right, and the last one in our roundup has it falling just two centimeters, down to thirty-seven point three zero meters, zero point three zero above the control line, and now about fifteen days at the current pace.

   Fifteen days!

   Okay, so if you zoom out across the whole week, the daily drop shrank each time — six, six, four, two centimeters — and the runway before hitting that control line kept getting longer.

   Two days, then three days, then six and a half, then fifteen.

   That's the trend, yeah.

   Whether that holds is obviously the thing everybody watching this is going to keep an eye on.

   It's such a specific kind of tension, right, watching a number in meters like it's a ballgame score.

   But I get why folks care — this is drinking water we're talking about.

   Exactly, that's why we keep tracking it daily.

   Alright, switching gears completely — from reservoirs to, of all things, social media.

   Oh, I saw this one.

   Meta.

   Meta is going to pay Puerto Rico one hundred twenty-four point seven million dollars as part of a settlement over social media harm.

   One hundred twenty-four point seven million.

   That is not a small number.

   It is not.

   Puerto Rico will receive that amount from the settlement.

   Do we know yet where that money's supposed to land, like what it's earmarked for?

   That's the kind of detail that's still coming into focus, honestly, and it's exactly the kind of thing worth reading the full story for.

   Fair enough.

   I mean, on one hand you've got the very analog, very physical story of watching a reservoir drop centimeter by centimeter, and on the other hand you've got this massive settlement tied to something as intangible as social media harm.

   Kind of a wild split-screen week.

   It really is.

   Old-world infrastructure concerns right next to very twenty-first-century legal fights.

   And both of them affecting people here in real ways, just very different timelines.

   The water thing is a day-by-day countdown, and the Meta settlement is more of a "okay, now what" moment.

   Exactly.

   So that's our week — Carraízo creeping through the ajustes band centimeter by centimeter, and a hundred-plus-million-dollar settlement landing in Puerto Rico's lap courtesy of Meta.

   Two very different kinds of numbers to keep track of.

   If you want the full detail on any of these, the day-by-day water levels, the settlement specifics, all of it, head to seven eight seven daily dot com.

   We'll see you next week for another round.

   Take care, everybody.

9. Water Watch, Delivery Growth, and a Doctoral FirstSaturday, August 22, 2026 · 2:13 · Daily brief

   Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.46 Meters · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.52 Meters · 80% of Respondents Do Not Oppose Proposed El Yunque Recreational Quotas

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   Buenos días, Puerto Rico!

   This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Saturday, August twenty-second.

   Grab your coffee, because we've got a little bit of everything today — water levels, forest surveys, doctoral degrees, and grocery bags.

   Let's get into it.

   First up, let's talk water, because Carraízo has been busy this week.

   Two separate readings came in, and here's the story they tell together: the reservoir dropped six centimeters to thirty-seven point four six meters, then slipped another five centimeters down to thirty-seven point five two meters.

   Both readings sit in that adjustments band, still above the control line — by about half a meter, give or take.

   At the current pace, we're looking at somewhere between roughly eight and ten days of cushion.

   Not a crisis, but definitely a number worth watching, so consider this your gentle nudge to be mindful with water this week.

   Now, let's head into the forest — El Yunque, specifically.

   Turns out most of you are just fine with change.

   The Forest Service asked for feedback on proposed recreational quotas for the two main recreational areas, and get this — about eighty percent of respondents did not oppose the idea.

   Eighty percent!

   That's a pretty resounding "sure, why not" from the community.

   We'll keep an eye on what happens next as this moves forward.

   Here's a moment worth celebrating: Puerto Rico just made academic history.

   Adalid Castro Carreras, along with four colleagues, has earned the very first doctoral degree in Human Sexuality awarded on the island.

   Think about that — an entirely new frontier in higher education, right here at home.

   Congratulations to all five of them for planting that flag.

   On the everyday-life front, your grocery routine might be about to get easier.

   La Comprita, the grocery delivery service, is expanding — reaching out to the eastern, western, and southern parts of the island.

   If you've been wishing delivery would finally reach your corner of Puerto Rico, this one's for you.

   And finally, some labor news to close us out.

   The AAA has submitted an amended salary proposal to the union, and it's landing right ahead of a weekend vote.

   Workers and leadership both know what's on the table now — we'll be watching to see which way that vote swings.

   That's your Saturday wrapped up, Puerto Rico — from reservoir levels to relationship science, there's always something moving on this island.

   For the full details on every story, head to seven eight seven daily dot com.

   This has been seven eight seven daily — thanks for starting your morning with us.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: the island is only about a hundred miles across, yet it packs in mountains, rainforest, and beaches.

   Not bad for a hundred miles, right?

   Catch you next time.

10. Water Watch, Bond Wins, and a Future Worth DesigningFriday, August 21, 2026 · 2:22 · Daily brief

    Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.52 Meters · San Juan Closes First Bond Issuance in Over a Decade · Carraízo Slips 6 Centimeters

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    This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Friday, August 21, 2026 — and hey, good morning!

    Let's get into it, because the island's been busy overnight, and you deserve the full scoop with your coffee.

    First up, let's talk water — because Carraízo is the story that just won't quit.

    The reservoir dropped six more centimeters, landing at thirty-seven point five seven meters, still comfortably in that "ajustes" band, sitting zero point five seven meters above the control line.

    At the current pace, that's roughly nine and a half days of buffer.

    Now, look — a day earlier, it was at thirty-seven point five two meters after falling five centimeters, which tells you this thing has been sliding steadily.

    It's not panic-button territory, but it IS worth watching, folks.

    Consider this your daily nudge: keep an eye on Carraízo, because we sure are.

    Now let's swing to some genuinely good financial news — San Juan just closed its first bond issuance in over a decade.

    Over a decade!

    The city locked in a general obligation bond issue worth one hundred twenty-two million dollars.

    That's a big vote of confidence, and honestly, a milestone worth celebrating — it's the kind of headline that says the capital's finances are moving in the right direction.

    Switching gears to something for the mind and the imagination — mark your calendars for August twenty-seventh, because renowned Puerto Rican architect Nathaniel Fúster is delivering a keynote speech titled "Imaginando otro futuro, diseñando contra la corriente" — imagining another future, designing against the current.

    That's at six in the evening.

    If you love bold ideas about what this island could look like tomorrow, this one's for you.

    That same day, August twenty-seventh, has another important meeting on the books — the Opfei panel will convene to discuss the final report on the investigation into former CEE official Jessika Padilla Rivera.

    We'll be watching for what comes out of that meeting and bringing you the update.

    And now, something that matters deeply to communities across the island — dozens of residents showed up in Bayamón to speak out on police reform progress.

    The latest federal monitor report shows eighty-three percent compliance with the Police Reform.

    That number represents years of work, tough conversations, and real accountability efforts.

    Progress like this doesn't happen by accident — it happens because people keep showing up, keep asking questions, and keep pushing for a safer, more just Puerto Rico.

    Our respect goes out to everyone in that room.

    That's your seven eight seven daily for this Friday — water levels, bond wins, brilliant architecture, accountability, and community voices all in one island.

    For the full stories behind every headline, head to seven eight seven daily dot com.

    And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today — Puerto Rico's holiday season is one of the longest on Earth, stretching well into January.

    Now go enjoy your Friday, boricuas!

11. Water Watch, Roads, and a CT Scanner Nobody's UsedThursday, August 20, 2026 · 2:17 · Daily brief

    Carraízo Slips 6 Centimeters · Peñuelas Mayor Addresses Security, Road Repairs and New Projects · Study Finds Puerto Rican Farmers Can Compete with Imports on 30 of 74 Crops

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    This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Thursday, August twenty, twenty twenty-six.

    Grab your coffee, because we've got roads, rivers, and a whole lot of receipts to go through — let's get into it.

    First up, let's talk water, because Carraízo is having a week.

    The reservoir slipped six centimeters, landing at thirty seven point five seven meters — that's fifty seven centimeters above the control line, and at the current pace, we're looking at roughly nine and a half days before things get tighter.

    And get this — in another reading, Carraízo dropped another six centimeters, down to thirty seven point six three meters, sixty three centimeters above that control line, with about ten and a half days of cushion at this rate.

    Either way you slice it, the trend is the same: down, down, down.

    Not panic time, but definitely a "let's pay attention" time.

    Now let's head to Peñuelas, where the mayor sat down to talk security, roads, and what's coming next for the municipality.

    And here's the number that jumps out: eighty percent of the town's rural roads are in poor condition.

    Eighty percent!

    That's not a pothole problem, that's a "please fix the whole road" problem.

    So if you're driving out that way, you already know — and hopefully, relief is on the horizon.

    Here's a story that made me smile: a new study found that Puerto Rican farmers can go toe to toe with imports — beating import costs on thirty out of seventy four crops analyzed.

    That's nearly half!

    Local agriculture holding its own against the global supply chain?

    That's the kind of homegrown competition we love to see.

    Now, buckle up, because this next one is going to raise your eyebrows.

    The Comptroller's Office audited the purchase of a mobile CT scan machine for the Vieques hospital — a piece of equipment the Department of Health paid seven hundred seventy two thousand four hundred dollars for.

    And how long has that machine been sitting there, unused?

    Twenty two months.

    Almost two years of a high-priced scanner collecting dust while people needed care.

    That's not a headline, that's a heartbreak — and it deserves real answers, not just an audit footnote.

    Let's close with labor talk: the UIA and the AAA sat down at the negotiating table again, trying to hash out the Plan de Clasificación y Retribución — basically, how workers get classified and compensated.

    No deal yet, but the conversation continues, and we'll keep you posted as it moves.

    That's your seven eight seven daily for today — water levels dropping, roads crumbling, farmers rising, and a scanner that never got its shot.

    Read every one of these stories in full at seven eight seven daily dot com.

    And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: reggaeton grew up right here in Puerto Rico before it took over the world.

    See you tomorrow!

12. Reservoir Watch, Health Alerts, and a Cataño CurveballWednesday, August 19, 2026 · 2:07 · Daily brief

    Carraízo Down 6 Centimeters · Severe Monkeypox Variant Detected in Puerto Rico · Mediation Team Suspends Financial Advisor Amid Stalled PREPA Debt Talks

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    This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Wednesday, August nineteenth.

    Grab your coffee, maybe top off a water bottle too — because today's episode has a little bit of everything, and yes, we're talking about water in a minute.

    Let's start with Carraízo, because that reservoir has been on quite the slide.

    It's down six centimeters, now sitting at thirty seven point six three meters in what they call the ajustes band — that's zero point six three meters above the control line, and at the current pace, we're looking at roughly ten and a half days of cushion.

    Now here's the thing — that number didn't hold.

    Carraízo dropped again, seven more centimeters, landing at thirty seven point six nine meters, zero point six nine meters above that control line, and the runway shrunk to about nine point nine days at the current pace.

    Two drops, back to back — this is one to keep watching, folks, so consider this your gentle nudge to be mindful with water this week.

    Now, let's shift gears, and I want to be straight with you here because this next part matters.

    Health officials have confirmed a more severe variant of monkeypox has been detected in Puerto Rico.

    And that's not the only health news today — the Health Secretary is also reporting a case of malaria, the first one the island has seen since nineteen sixty-two, along with additional severe mpox cases.

    This is serious, this is real, and it's the kind of news where I just want to say — please pay attention to guidance from health officials in the days ahead.

    We'll keep bringing you what we know, as we know it.

    Okay, let's talk politics for a second, and this one's got a little intrigue to it.

    Hiram Torres Montalvo — that's the Secretary over at DACO, the folks who look out for consumers — is not ruling out a run for Mayor of Cataño.

    He hasn't said yes, he hasn't said no, but he's leaving that door wide open.

    Cataño, keep an eye on your mailbox — this race might be heating up.

    And finally, over in the world of finances and lights staying on — the mediation team has suspended the financial advisor in the middle of the stalled PREPA debt talks.

    The latest proposal to bondholders didn't land, negotiations hit a wall, and now there's a pause while things get sorted out.

    It's complicated, it's important, and it's very much unfinished business — we'll stay on it.

    That's your seven eight seven daily for this Wednesday — steady water levels, steady health vigilance, and a little bit of political suspense in Cataño.

    You can read every one of these stories in full detail over at seven eight seven daily dot com.

    And before you go — your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since nineteen seventeen.

    See you tomorrow!

13. Carraízo Keeps Dropping, But Puerto Rico Keeps Making ArtTuesday, August 18, 2026 · 2:19 · Daily brief

    Carraízo Falls 7 Centimeters · Power Expectations Swapped Enchanted Rock for Another Firm Without Fiscal Board or PREPA's Knowledge · Senate Resolution Revives Scrutiny of Contamination at Former Peñuelas Petrochemical Site

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    This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Tuesday, August eighteenth.

    Grab your coffee, because we've got water levels, wattage weirdness, and one seriously ambitious art project to get through — let's go!

    First, the number everybody with a faucet is watching: Carraízo.

    The reservoir dropped another seven centimeters, landing at thirty-seven point six nine meters in that ajustes band — that's sixty-nine centimeters above the control line.

    At the current pace, we're looking at roughly nine point nine days of cushion.

    And here's the thing — that's actually a slowdown from where we were before, when Carraízo lost six centimeters overnight, sitting at thirty-seven point seven six meters, about twelve point seven days out.

    So the drop is easing up a touch, but make no mistake — this is still a reservoir on a downward slide, and it's worth paying attention to every single day.

    Now, over in the power world, buckle up, because this one's got some real head-scratcher energy.

    Power Expectations — remember them?

    — swapped out one of its partner firms, Enchanted Rock, for a different company, Flotek Industries.

    Sounds like routine business shuffling, right?

    Except this happened without the Fiscal Board or PREPA even knowing about it.

    When the folks overseeing our power grid's finances and operations are left out of the loop on who's actually part of the plan, that's not a footnote — that's a flashing yellow light.

    We'll be watching to see what comes of this one.

    Let's shift to something heavier for a moment.

    The Senate has revived scrutiny of contamination at the former petrochemical site in Peñuelas.

    This isn't new news that something's wrong there — it's a reminder that the old complex remains a major environmental concern, and lawmakers are putting fresh eyes on it.

    Communities living near a site like that deserve real answers, not just resolutions on paper, so consider this one a story to keep following closely.

    Okay, let's breathe a little and talk about something genuinely joyful.

    Puerto Rican artist Adames just dropped something wonderfully ambitious — a multidisciplinary project called "Música para la playa." We're talking an eleven-track album, a short film, and a comic book, all woven together to tell one story across music, film, and pages.

    Honestly?

    That's the kind of swing-for-the-fences creativity that makes you proud of this island's art scene.

    Go check it out.

    And finally, drought management has a new chapter — literally.

    The draft of Puerto Rico's new Drought Management Protocol is now in the hands of Energy Czar Josué Colón.

    Given everything happening at Carraízo, the timing could not be more relevant.

    All eyes on what comes next.

    That's your seven eight seven daily for today.

    Read every one of these stories in full at seven eight seven daily dot com.

    And before you go — your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: the piña colada was born in San Juan, and it's the island's official national drink.

    Cheers to that, mi gente.

    See you tomorrow!

14. Water Watch, a Vieques Scare, and a Beach MysteryMonday, August 17, 2026 · 2:23 · Daily brief

    6 Centimeters Off Carraízo Overnight · DACO Urges Consumers to Report Businesses Violating Water Price Freeze · Woman Reports Being Injected With Substance in Vieques Attack

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    Good morning, sunshine!

    This is seven eight seven daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Monday, August seventeenth, and boy, do we have a full plate for you today.

    Grab your coffee — or your café con leche, let's be real — because we're diving in.

    Let's start with the story everybody's watching like a hawk: Carraízo.

    Overnight, the reservoir dropped six more centimeters, landing at thirty seven point seven six meters.

    That puts it point seven six meters above the control line, and at the current pace, we're looking at roughly twelve point seven days before things get tighter.

    And get this — in a separate tracker update, day nine of monitoring showed another three centimeter dip, down to thirty seven point eight two meters, point eight two meters above the line, with about twenty seven point three days of cushion at that pace.

    Numbers, numbers, I know — but here's the bottom line: your water supply is under real pressure, and it's worth paying attention.

    Speaking of water pressure — literally — Loíza's mayor is not mincing words.

    With half the municipality under water rationing right now, the mayor is calling on the governor to replace AAA's management altogether.

    That's a serious ask, born out of a serious situation for families who are living day to day without reliable water.

    We'll be watching how the administration responds.

    Now, on a related note — DACO wants your help.

    They're urging consumers across the island to report any business jacking up prices on water-related items during this price freeze.

    So if you spot somebody gouging you on bottled water or anything water-related, don't just grumble about it — report it.

    DACO's got your back, but they need your eyes and ears too.

    Now I need to pause here, because two stories today deserve nothing but our full seriousness and care.

    In Vieques, a woman has come forward saying she was assaulted and injected with an unknown substance.

    That is deeply disturbing, and our hearts go out to her.

    We'll continue following this story as more details emerge, and we hope for her safety and recovery.

    And over in Humacao, at the La Ola sector of Punta Santiago beach, a suspicious object resembling a mine was found this Monday.

    Authorities are aware, and if you're anywhere near that stretch of coastline, please listen to guidance from officials and keep your distance.

    Safety first, always.

    That's a lot to carry this morning, Puerto Rico, but that's exactly why we show up for you every day — to keep you informed, connected, and ready for whatever the day brings.

    That's your seven eight seven daily for Monday, August seventeenth.

    For every detail on every story we covered today, head to seven eight seven daily dot com — it's all there waiting for you.

    And before you go, here's your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Roberto Clemente was the first Latin American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Now go make it a good one — catch you tomorrow!

15. Carraízo's Slow Slide: Watching the Water All WeekSunday, August 16, 2026 · 4:26 · Week in review

    Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.46 Meters · Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.52 Meters · Carraízo Slips 6 Centimeters

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    Hey everybody, welcome to seven eight seven daily, our week in review for the week ending August sixteenth.

    I'm Marisol.

    And I'm Diego, and Marisol, I gotta say, this was one of those weeks where one story just kind of quietly ran the whole show.

    You're talking about Carraízo.

    I am talking about Carraízo.

    Every single day this week, we got an update, and every single day it was the same headline basically: the reservoir fell again.

    Right, so for anyone who hasn't been following along, Carraízo is one of the reservoirs that feeds the water system, and there's this thing called the control line, which is basically the threshold everybody watches.

    And all week, we tracked how far above that line the reservoir still was.

    And the story arc here is not great, honestly.

    Let's walk through it because the numbers actually tell a pretty clear story when you line them up.

    Let's do it.

    So earlier in the week, Carraízo fell seven centimeters down to thirty seven point six nine meters.

    At that point, it was sitting about sixty nine centimeters, so point six nine of a meter, above the control line.

    Okay, and at that pace, the estimate was something like nine point nine days before hitting that control line.

    So call it ten days of cushion.

    Right.

    Then the next report, it fell six more centimeters, down to thirty seven point six three meters.

    Cushion shrinks to point six three of a meter above the line.

    And weirdly, the days-at-pace number actually ticked up a little there, to ten point five days.

    Which tells you the rate of decline eased up just slightly that day.

    Just slightly.

    Because then it fell six centimeters again, down to thirty seven point five seven meters.

    Point five seven above the line now.

    And back down to nine point five days at that pace.

    So it's not a straight line, it's bouncing around a little, but the direction is unmistakable.

    It really is.

    Next report, fell five centimeters, down to thirty seven point five two meters.

    That's the smallest single-day drop of the week, only five centimeters.

    Which sounds almost like good news, right, smaller drop.

    But then the days-at-pace number was ten point four days, so still hovering right around that same window.

    And then we get to the most recent report we have, and this is the one that I think should get everybody's attention.

    Carraízo fell six centimeters down to thirty seven point four six meters.

    Only point four six of a meter above the control line now.

    And the days-at-pace number on that one dropped to seven point seven days.

    That's the tightest number we saved all week.

    That's the headline for me.

    You start the week with something close to a ten-day cushion, and depending on the day you're bouncing between nine and ten and a half days, and then by the end of the week it's under eight days.

    It's like watching a gas gauge, honestly.

    You know the needle's moving, you tell yourself okay, still got some time, still got some time, and then one day you glance down and go, wait, that dropped faster than I expected.

    That's exactly the feeling with this ajustes band language they use too.

    It's this adjustment range where the reservoir operators are managing the level, but the trend inside that band all week has just been one direction.

    Down.

    Down.

    Six centimeters, five centimeters, six centimeters, six centimeters, seven centimeters.

    That's basically the whole week in one sentence.

    And what gets me is none of these individual days sound alarming on their own.

    Five centimeters, six centimeters, who's gonna panic over five centimeters.

    But you stack five of those reports together over a week and suddenly that cushion above the control line went from sixty nine centimeters to forty six centimeters.

    Almost cut by a third.

    Almost cut by a third, in a week.

    And that days-at-pace estimate, which started closer to ten, ten and a half days, ending the week at seven point seven, that's the number I think people should actually watch going into next week.

    Yeah, because if that pace holds, we're not talking about a slow, comfortable buffer anymore.

    We're talking about a much narrower window.

    This feels like one of those stories where the day-to-day update almost seems repetitive, right, it's just a number falling a little bit each day.

    But when you actually sit down like we just did and put the five days side by side, it tells you something the single headline never quite captures.

    That's kind of the whole point of doing the week in review, honestly.

    You get the full shape of it.

    We'll keep watching this one day by day, obviously, since that's basically become a daily ritual for us at this point.

    It has.

    And if you want to go back and see the exact daily numbers, the ajustes band details, all of it, head over to seven eight seven daily dot com, we've got the full writeups on each of these reports.

    Alright, that's our week.

    We'll see everybody back here next week to see whether that needle kept dropping or finally caught a break.

    Fingers crossed for a break.

    Thanks for listening, everybody.

16. Watching Every Centimeter: Carraízo's Wild WeekSunday, August 9, 2026 · 1:50 · Week in review

    Day Eight: La Plata Down Another 7 Centimeters · Day Seven: Carraízo Rose 7 Centimeters · Day Six: Carraízo Rose 26 Centimeters

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    Hey everyone, welcome to seven eight seven daily, our week in review for the week ending August ninth.

    I'm Marisol.

    And I'm Diego, and Marisol, I have to say, this week felt like we were all glued to a single number.

    The Carraízo reservoir level.

    I know.

    It sounds like a strange thing to obsess over, but when you're four, five, six days into water rationing, that number is basically telling you when your tap might run dry.

    Right, so let's back up for people just tuning in.

    Rationing started, and there was a piece that looked at AAA's own charts — the first four days of rationing — and it wasn't pretty.

    No.

    Carraízo had fallen twenty-one centimeters in those four days.

    That's about five centimeters a day, just steadily draining.

    And that piece pointed out it was forty-three centimeters above what they call the control line — the line that marks AAA's harshest measures.

    So we were getting closer to that, not farther away.

    Exactly.

    And that's the scary part of a slow-moving story like this.

    It's not one dramatic headline, it's this quiet, daily erosion.

    Five centimeters a day doesn't sound like much until you multiply it out and realize where it's heading.

    Right.

    But then — and this is where the week gets interesting — the rain finally showed up.

    Day five.

    "The Rain Arrived — and Carraízo Rose for the First Time." I love that headline because you can just feel the relief in it.

    A tropical wave came through Tuesday and dropped over an inch of rain on the watershed.

    And overnight, Carraízo rose ten centimeters.

    First gain since the rotation began.

    So after days of watching the number fall, fall, fall — suddenly it ticks up.

    I imagine a lot of people breathed a sigh of relief seeing that.

    You'd think it was over, right?

    But then Day Six comes and it's not just a small bump — Carraízo rose twenty-six centimeters, all the way up to thirty-seven point seven nine meters.

    Twenty-six!

    That's a real jump.

    So

17. Water Woes and Economic StrugglesSunday, August 2, 2026 · 2:58 · Week in review

    The Water Is Now Rationed: How Puerto Rico Got Here and What the Plan Means for You · Will Cloud Seeding Alleviate Puerto Rico's Drought? · Domenech Reveals Details on Politank Board

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    Welcome to the seven eight seven daily week in review, I'm Marisol.

    And I'm Diego.

    Great to be here this week, wrapping up the news in Puerto Rico.

    Let's dive right in.

    If you're listening and wondering why your water hasn't turned on yet, it's not just you.

    The AAA, Puerto Rico's water authority, started rationing water today at six AM across several municipalities, including San Juan, Trujillo Alto, and Carolina.

    That's right.

    So, they're alternating water service in forty-eight-hour cycles across sectors.

    I saw that Zone One got water, but Zone Two did not.

    That's gotta be frustrating for people who are used to just turning on the tap.

    Exactly.

    And it's not just about inconvenience; it's about daily life.

    People are worried about how this will affect their routines, especially in a place like Puerto Rico where water is already a precious resource.

    I remember during the last big drought, there were all these stories about people having to rely on bottled water or even collecting rainwater.

    Is that happening again?

    Well, not yet, but people are definitely getting anxious.

    The government is trying to manage expectations, but it's hard not to think about those past experiences.

    Meanwhile, there's been some discussion about using cloud seeding to alleviate the drought.

    Cloud seeding, huh?

    I've heard of that being used in other places.

    How does it work, anyway?

    From what I understand, cloud seeding involves adding substances to clouds to try and induce rain.

    But, Puerto Rico's government has decided not to use it for now.

    That's interesting.

    I wonder what went into that decision.

    Was it cost, effectiveness, or something else?

    We don't have all the details, but it's clear they're looking at other solutions.

    Moving on, there's been some news in the world of politics.

    Francisco Domenech, the chief of staff to the governor, revealed more details about the Politank Board.

    Yeah, that's a big deal.

    The Politank Board is supposed to help with some of the island's financial challenges.

    What did Domenech have to say?

    We don't have all the specifics, but it's clear that the board is going to play a significant role in shaping Puerto Rico's economic future.

    And speaking of economic challenges, there's a concerning story out about young adults in Puerto Rico facing higher unemployment rates.

    That's right.

    It's tough to see young people struggling to find work.

    It's a harsh reality that affects not just their lives but the future of the island.

    Absolutely.

    When you think about the brain drain we've seen in the past, it's even more worrying.

    What do you think can be done to address this?

    Well, there are no easy answers, but it's clear that the government and private sector need to work together to create more job opportunities.

    And on a more upbeat note, there's a luxury condo project called Opus that's awaiting a tax incentive decree.

    Luxury condos, huh?

    That's a bit of a mixed bag.

    On one hand, it's investment and development; on the other, it's about affordability and accessibility.

    Exactly.

    We'll be keeping an eye on that one.

    If you want to read more about these stories, head to seven eight seven daily dot com for all the details.

    And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you can stay up-to-date on all things Puerto Rico.

    Thanks for tuning in to this week's seven eight seven daily week in review.

    Until next time, keep listening and stay informed.

    Adiós!

18. Drought, Jobs, and New HomesSunday, July 26, 2026 · 2:31 · Week in review

    Puerto Rico to Declare State of Emergency Due to Drought · Manufacturing Employment in Puerto Rico at Minimal Levels · Palacios del Este Offers New Homes Starting at $270,000 in Humacao

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    Welcome to the seven eight seven daily week in review, I'm Marisol.

    And I'm Diego.

    Great to be here this week.

    What's first on our list?

    So, big news: the governor is set to declare a state of emergency due to the drought.

    We've been hearing about it for weeks, but now it's official.

    Yeah, that's not surprising.

    We've been feeling the effects of this drought for a while now.

    What does a state of emergency actually mean for the island?

    Well, it usually unlocks some funding and resources to help mitigate the effects of the drought.

    But we'll have to wait and see what specific actions the governor takes.

    Okay, got it.

    So, fingers crossed that brings some relief.

    On a different note, I saw that manufacturing employment in Puerto Rico has hit minimal levels.

    What's behind that?

    Yeah, it's a pretty stark statistic: manufacturing employment has declined by forty-nine point three percent over thirty-five years.

    That's a huge drop.

    That's crazy.

    What does that mean for the local economy?

    Are we seeing people leaving the island to find work elsewhere?

    That's definitely part of it.

    When industries leave or downsize, it can have a ripple effect on the whole economy.

    We'll have to keep an eye on that.

    Absolutely.

    Okay, now let's shift gears a bit.

    I heard there's a new housing development going up in Humacao.

    Tell me more about Palacios del Este.

    Yeah, it's a new project with two hundred forty homes starting at two hundred sixty-nine thousand nine hundred dollars.

    It's a pretty significant development.

    That's not bad.

    I mean, we know housing is a big issue here.

    Are these homes going to be affordable for locals, or are they more geared towards investors?

    We don't have all the details, but it's definitely good to see new housing stock coming online.

    Maybe it'll help take some pressure off the market.

    For sure.

    Now, I saw that there's some tension between the AAA and the San Juan Municipality over water management priorities.

    What's going on there?

    Yeah, it looks like they have differing priorities on how to manage water during the drought.

    The AAA president is rejecting the idea of an impasse, but it's clear they're not seeing eye-to-eye.

    That makes sense.

    Water is a precious resource, and we need to make sure we're using it wisely.

    Hopefully, they can work something out.

    Absolutely.

    And finally, we have some news on the Karianis Vega Rodríguez case.

    The autopsy report has been completed and sent to the Department of Justice.

    Yeah, that's a tough one.

    Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones.

    We'll be keeping an eye on that story as it develops.

    Definitely.

    That's all for this week.

    If you want to read more about these stories, head to seven eight seven daily dot com for the full scoop.

    And don't forget to tune in next week for more news and updates from around the island.

    Thanks for listening to the seven eight seven daily week in review.

    See you next time!

19. Puerto Rico's Week in Review: Energy, Politics, and HealthSunday, July 19, 2026 · 3:17 · Week in review

    Governor Inspects Billion-Dollar Energy Modernization Project at Central Aguirre · What the DDEC Crisis Means for Act 60 · Republican Congressman Seeks to Limit US Citizenship by Birth in Puerto Rico and Other Territories

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    Welcome to the seven eight seven daily week in review!

    I'm Marisol, and I'm here with Diego.

    We're breaking down the top stories from Puerto Rico this week.

    Let's dive into the big one: the billion-dollar energy modernization project at Central Aguirre.

    Marisol: The governor recently inspected the site, where the US is investing $1.19 billion for reconstruction and modernization.

    That's huge.

    I mean, we've been talking about the energy crisis in Puerto Rico for years.

    This feels like a game-changer.

    What's the plan for this project, and when can we expect it to make a difference?

    From what I understand, the project aims to upgrade the power plant's infrastructure, making it more efficient and resilient.

    The governor's inspection was a chance to see the progress firsthand and reassure the public that the project is moving forward.

    That's great to hear.

    I've been following the news, and it seems like every time there's a storm, the power grid takes a hit.

    If this project can help prevent some of those outages, it'll be a huge win for the island.

    Absolutely.

    And speaking of challenges, let's move on to the DDEC crisis.

    Eight weeks after the leadership resigned en masse, the fallout is still unfolding.

    It now seems to be reaching the governor's chief of staff and even the Senate.

    Yeah, that's gotten pretty messy.

    I've been trying to keep up with all the twists and turns.

    Can you break it down for me – what's at stake here, and what does it mean for Act 60?

    From what I've gathered, the crisis has created a power vacuum, and there are concerns about how it will impact the implementation of Act 60.

    The governor's chief of staff and the special prosecutors are all getting pulled into this, which could have significant repercussions.

    That's really concerning.

    It feels like there's a lot of uncertainty right now, and it's hard to know where this is all headed.

    On a different note, have you seen the news about Congressman Morgan Griffith introducing HR 9724?

    This bill aims to limit US citizenship by birth in territories like Puerto Rico.

    Yeah, I've been following that story.

    It's definitely sparked some controversy.

    I mean, Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917.

    Do you think this bill has any chance of passing?

    It's hard to say, but it's definitely got a lot of people talking.

    And on a more positive note, July 25th is just around the corner – 74 years since the proclamation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

    That's a big deal.

    It's a day that divides opinion, but it's undeniably an important part of Puerto Rico's history.

    What are your thoughts on the status debate – do you think we'll see any movement on that front soon?

    I think it's always a complex issue, but it's great that people are still talking about it.

    And finally, let's touch on a really important health story: experts are urging a discussion on penile cancer in Puerto Rico.

    The incidence and mortality rates are three times higher than in the US.

    That's shocking.

    I had no idea it was such a significant issue here.

    What do experts think is driving those numbers, and what can be done to address it?

    From what I've read, there are concerns about access to healthcare, screenings, and education.

    It's a tough conversation to have, but it's crucial that we start discussing it.

    Absolutely.

    It's a reminder that there's still so much work to be done to improve healthcare outcomes here.

    Well, that's all for this week's review.

    If you want to dive deeper into these stories, head over to seven eight seven daily dot com for the full scoop.

    Thanks for tuning in, everyone!

    We'll catch you next week on the seven eight seven daily.

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