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1. Gas Tanker Arrives, Senate Votes, and Fireflies of the SeaTuesday, October 13, 2026 · 1:56 · Daily brief

   Amur River to Enter San Juan Bay on Tuesday Morning; Karst Group Leader Calls Capitol Protest Against Senate Permit Reform Vote; DRNA Evaluates Possible Reduction in Bioluminescence Levels in Vieques Bay

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   Good morning!

   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Tuesday, October 13.

   Grab your coffee, because we're starting with a ship.

   The tanker Amur River is set to glide into San Juan Bay this Tuesday morning.

   Its cargo?

   Natural gas for power plants in San Juan, Palo Seco, and other areas.

   So yes, this is the kind of delivery that keeps your lights on.

   And speaking of lights, let's check the Grid Watch.

   On a typical six AM this week, October 5 through the eleventh, about 4,390 customers were out.

   That's 0.3%.

   Small number, but if you were one of them, you know the feeling.

   Now to the Capitol, where today is a big day.

   The Senate is set to vote on a substitute bill for reforming permits.

   And a leader of the Karst Group has called a protest at the Capitol against that vote.

   We'll keep an eye on how it plays out.

   A fresh subject now, and a glowing one.

   The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, known as DRNA, has begun a technical evaluation over a possible reduction in bioluminescence levels in Puerto Mosquito Bay, Vieques.

   It's only an evaluation for now, a possible reduction, so no conclusions yet.

   But it's the kind of news that makes you hope the experts get answers fast.

   The next story calls for a quieter tone.

   In Hato Rey, María Magdalena Ortiz Rosado, who is 83 years old, is expected to be evicted from her home.

   Advocates are warning about elderly homelessness, and her case puts a human face on that concern.

   And her story sits inside a bigger picture.

   New data from the Statistics Institute show Puerto Rico now has more than twice as many seniors as children.

   Residents 65 and older make up 26% of the population.

   According to the World Bank, that's the third-highest share in the world.

   It's a number that shapes housing, care, and community, and it's why stories like Ms. Ortiz Rosado's matter so much.

   That's your briefing for today.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   Thanks for starting your day with 787daily.

   We'll be back tomorrow.

   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.

2. Gas Tankers, Dark Bays, and a Boxing LegendSunday, October 11, 2026 · 2:16 · Daily brief

   New Fortress Energy Plans to Bring Amur River Gas Tanker into San Juan Port Sunday; Energy Czar Josué Colón Blames PREPA for Communication Breakdowns in Power Expectations Contract Dispute; DRNA and Vieques Mayor Respond as Bioluminescent Bay Goes Dark for Third Time This Century

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   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Sunday, October 11.

   Grab your coffee, because the energy beat is crackling this morning.

   First up: a tanker called the Amur River.

   New Fortress Energy plans to bring it into San Juan Port today.

   And here's a wrinkle worth knowing.

   The Energy Bureau has clarified that its orders do not instruct anyone to withhold payments for delivered gas.

   So, short version: the bureau says it never told anyone to hold back the money for gas that has already arrived.

   Same neighborhood, different drama.

   Josué Colón, the Energy czar and head of AAPP, is blaming PREPA for communication breakdowns in the dispute over a power expectations contract.

   Colón faces at least three simultaneous investigations.

   Three!

   That's a full plate, and nobody ordered it.

   Now let's head to Vieques, where the lights have gone out in a way no one wanted.

   The bioluminescent bay has gone dark for the third time this century.

   The DRNA says it has been evaluating the situation since July and considers it a matter of great importance.

   The Vieques mayor has weighed in as well.

   It's a glow that people travel here to see, so you can bet everyone's watching closely.

   Speaking of nature needing a hand, here's something you can actually be part of.

   Para La Naturaleza held a tree giveaway, and the goal is big: plant 50,000 trees after fires and drought.

   How's it going?

   The organization has already handed out 21,000 trees at its six meeting points.

   That's a lot of green headed for a lot of backyards.

   And drought brings us to rain, so let's check the water.

   Our weekly look at October 4 through tenth shows Carraízo rising from 40.74 meters to 40.91 meters.

   That's 17 centimeters higher over six days.

   Nearby, 4.07 inches of rain fell in the final week.

   Not bad at all.

   Now, a quieter note to close out the news.

   Puerto Rican boxing has lost one of its giants.

   Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez, a former world champion and one of the most important figures in Puerto Rican sports history, died Saturday night.

   He was 69 years old.

   For so many fans, his name means fierce pride in the ring.

   Today is a day to remember him, and our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and everyone who cheered him on.

   That's your Sunday edition of 787daily.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   Thanks for starting your day with us.

   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.

3. Evictions, Energy Fights, and an Early-Morning SWAT CallSaturday, October 10, 2026 · 2:16 · Daily brief

   Legal Aid Director Urges Measures to Curb Evictions as 2,000 Puerto Rico Families Face Them; San Juan Court Orders Eviction of Octogenarian From Hato Rey Home of 27 Years; Lender Sues to Foreclose on Santurce Headquarters of Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos

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   Good morning, Puerto Rico!

   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Saturday, October 10.

   Grab your coffee, because we're starting with a story about home, and it deserves your full attention.

   Over 2000 families have faced eviction proceedings in Puerto Rico in 2026, according to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico.

   Its director is urging measures to curb those evictions.

   2000 families.

   Behind every one of those numbers is a kitchen table, a set of keys, and a lot of worry.

   And one of those stories has a name.

   The San Juan Court has ordered the eviction of María Magdalena, an octogenarian who has lived in her Hato Rey home for 27 years.

   The reason is alleged non-payment of 3,000, $130 in rent.

   27 years in one home.

   María Magdalena's case shows what those big statewide numbers look like up close.

   The pressure on housing reaches beyond individual homes, too.

   In Santurce, a lender has sued to foreclose on the headquarters of Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos, known as Casa Julia.

   The foreclosure lawsuit is over a debt of 232,000, $449 and 89 cents.

   We'll keep following that one.

   Now let's flip the switch, quite literally, to a showdown over energy.

   Governor and New Fortress Energy are trading heavy words.

   New Fortress Energy claims a delay in payment guarantees totaling $92.2 million.

   The governor's answer?

   He calls the company's payment claims "blackmail," and he's weighing whether to seek another gas supplier.

   Big money, sharp language, and a lot of eyes on what comes next.

   Power is also the thread in our next story, and this one involves a contract that's been revoked.

   The Oversight Board is defending how it handled the 5.9 billion dollar Power Expectations contract.

   The board says it initially approved the contract after security commitments were made.

   So the question hanging in the air is how that approval squares with the revocation, and the board is making its case.

   One more story, and it starts before sunrise.

   Early Friday morning, the Puerto Rico Police Department's SWAT unit was activated after the alarm system went off at LARCOOP, a cooperative in Lares.

   That's the key detail we have so far: the alarm was triggered, and SWAT was called in.

   We'll bring you more as it comes.

   That's your 787daily for this Saturday.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   Take care of your neighbors today, check in on someone, and enjoy the weekend.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact: El Morro fortress guarded San Juan's harbor for centuries, with walls up to 18 feet thick.

4. Isaias Update, Gas Fight, and a NapkinFriday, October 9, 2026 · 2:15 · Daily brief

   P3 Authority Orders Claim Against New Fortress Over Gas Halt Costing $1.25M Daily; Energy Czar Withdraws Genera PR's Authority to Purchase Replacement Natural Gas Due to Conflict of Interest with New Fortress; Citizen Hands Napkin to Family Secretary After Senate Hearing

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   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Friday, October 9.

   We start with the tropics.

   Hurricane Isaias is out there with sustained winds of 110 miles per hour.

   It sits 1,499 miles from San Juan, moving north at 15 miles per hour.

   That's the latest, and for official guidance, please follow the National Hurricane Center.

   Now, to the day's stories, and the biggest one is about your power bill.

   The Public-Private Partnerships Authority, known as the AAPP, has ordered the 3PPO to claim costs from New Fortress Energy.

   The reason?

   A gas halt that's costing about $1.25 million every single day.

   Every day.

   That adds up fast.

   And that halt has a backstory.

   New Fortress had stopped gas deliveries on September 16, which is where those extra daily fuel costs come from.

   Now the energy czar has pulled Genera PR's authority to buy replacement natural gas.

   The reason given is a conflict of interest with New Fortress.

   So the money question and the who-gets-to-buy-the-fuel question are tangled together, and we'll keep following both.

   Now for a smaller moment with a big side of symbolism.

   After a Senate hearing, a citizen named Denise Pilar Otero handed a napkin to Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes.

   Otero's intent: a protest gesture.

   No speech, no shouting.

   Just a napkin.

   Sometimes the simplest props get the message across.

   Let's talk water, because the rain has been busy.

   At Carraízo Reservoir, a gate has been opened to release pressure.

   Recent rains have let the reservoir reach optimal storage levels.

   That's a good problem to have, right?

   Other reservoirs are telling a different story.

   La Plata dropped eight centimeters in just two days, and only one is still in the adjustments band.

   Matrullas, Guayo, and Loco also saw their water levels go down.

   So it's a mixed picture: one reservoir full enough to open a gate, others slipping.

   Last up, paperwork.

   Yes, I said paperwork, but stay with me, because this one touches anyone who has ever waited on a permit.

   The Senate has introduced a new permit reform bill.

   The goal is to simplify procedures, establish clear rules, and reduce bureaucracy.

   Fewer hoops, clearer steps.

   We'll see how it moves.

   That's your Friday rundown.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   This has been 787daily, and I'm so glad you spent part of your morning with me.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: The island is only about a 100 miles across, yet it packs in mountains, rainforest, and beaches.

5. Housing, Quakes, Contracts, and a Grid CheckThursday, October 8, 2026 · 2:07 · Daily brief

   204 Young People in Puerto Rico Face Homelessness or Unstable Housing; Governor Creates Interagency Committee to Strengthen Earthquake Preparedness; Puerto Rico Supreme Court Lets Industrialists Association Join Government Case Against LUMA Contract. Corrected October 8: this episode was made from an earlier version of “ASSMCA Count Finds 204 Young People Homeless or in Unstable Housing in Puerto Rico”; the story has since been corrected.

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   Good morning!

   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Thursday, October 8.

   Grab your coffee, because we've got a full slate.

   We start with something that deserves a quiet moment.

   In Puerto Rico, 204 young people without a home, or with unstable housing, have been identified.

   204.

   Behind that number are young people figuring out where to sleep, and where to belong.

   It's a reminder that this problem is real, and it's close to home.

   Next, a story about being ready.

   The governor has created an interagency committee to strengthen earthquake preparedness.

   It's called the Puerto Rico Earthquake Preparedness Committee, and DSP Secretary Arthur Garffer will chair it.

   This is the kind of work you hope you never need, and you're glad somebody is doing it.

   Now, to the courtroom.

   The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has let the Association of Industrialists join the government's case against the LUMA contract.

   The association defends the legal certainty and validity of LUMA Energy's contract extension.

   So one more voice has a seat at the table in a fight with big stakes for the island.

   And speaking of contracts under the microscope, here's another one.

   Senate President Rivera Schatz is accusing Family Secretary Roig of lying over a 38 million dollar education deal with NOLA.

   Roig has until October 15 to hand over the complete file on how that contract was awarded.

   That's one week from today.

   Tick tock!

   Here's another agreement in the spotlight.

   At the University of Puerto Rico, non-teaching employees protested at campus gates, demanding that their collective bargaining agreement be honored.

   The HEEND approved a strike vote in late September.

   So the pressure is building, and campus is where you'll see it.

   Now let's check the lights, because that's our grid watch.

   For the week of September 28 through October 4, about 13,795 customers were out on a typical morning at six a.m.

   That's 0.94% of customers.

   Not bad for the crack of dawn, though I bet every one of those households would like a word with their coffee maker.

   That's your briefing.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   This has been 787daily, and I'm so glad you spent your morning with me.

   Be kind to each other out there, Puerto Rico.

   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 that's a party with staying power!

6. Cabinet Scrutiny, Contract Fights, and a Tropical OutlookWednesday, October 7, 2026 · 2:02 · Daily brief

   Family Secretary Roig Keeps Governor's Confidence Amid $38.5 Million Contract Scrutiny, La Fortaleza Says; Lawmaker Takes Complaint of Possible Voter ID Card Cloning in Arecibo to the FBI; PREPA Bondholders Lash Out at Oversight Board Over Backing of Power Expectations Contract. Corrected October 7: this episode was made from an earlier version of “Tropics Watch: 1 Active System, None Threatening Puerto Rico”; the story has since been corrected.

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   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Wednesday, October 7.

   Grab your coffee, because we're starting with a story about confidence, contracts, and cabinet seats.

   Governor Jenniffer González Colón's office says Family Secretary Suzanne Roig keeps its confidence, even as a 38.5 million dollar contract draws scrutiny.

   The administration says it's evaluating the performance of all cabinet members, Roig included.

   So the message is steady support, plus a review for everyone.

   Contracts are the theme of the morning, so let's stay with them.

   PREPA bondholders are lashing out at the Oversight Board over its backing of the Power Expectations contract.

   Their complaint?

   The contract was signed by an individual who was not authorized to do so.

   That's a big word, "unauthorized," sitting right in the middle of a very big deal.

   And the power story keeps rolling.

   The Government of Puerto Rico has rejected LUMA Energy's 1.3 billion dollar estimate.

   Officials say 70% of that amount is not related to the contract extension.

   70%.

   That's most of the number, so expect this one to keep sparking conversation.

   Now, a turn to your voter ID card.

   A lawmaker has taken a complaint of possible card cloning in Arecibo to the FBI.

   The State Elections Commission first referred the case to the Puerto Rico Department of Justice on September 8.

   It's a possible cloning, so we'll watch where the federal review goes.

   Next, health.

   Puerto Rico has activated protocols over a measles surge in the United States and reported pneumonic plague in Russia.

   On the plague report, the US government has requested information from Russia about the incident.

   Activating protocols means the island is getting ready, so keep an eye out for updates.

   Last stop is the tropics, where you'll want to stay in the loop, even if there's nothing to panic about today.

   Isaias is spinning 1,828 miles out, with 40 mile per hour winds.

   That makes one active system in the Atlantic, and it's the one in Puerto Rico's corridor.

   It's a long way off, but it's worth a glance at the forecast.

   That's your 787daily for today.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   Thanks for starting your morning with us.

   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.

7. LUMA's Billion-Dollar Warning and Roads for EveryoneTuesday, October 6, 2026 · 2:06 · Daily brief

   Cancelling LUMA Energy Contract Would Cost $1.3 Billion, Company Tells Supreme Court; Governor Announces $114.4 Million for Road Improvements in 42 Municipalities; Education Secretary Says Department Is Working to Pay School Transporters Amid Work Stoppage

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   Good morning!

   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Tuesday, October 6.

   Grab your coffee, because we're starting with a big number.

   $1.3 billion.

   That's what LUMA Energy tells the Supreme Court it would cost to cancel its contract.

   The company also says around 4,000 direct jobs could be jeopardized if that contract is canceled.

   That's the company's argument, and it's a weighty one, so we'll keep watching.

   And the power story has a second chapter.

   PREPA is asking a federal court to force New Fortress Energy to allow another company, Crowley, to supply liquefied natural gas to the Palo Seco and San Juan power plants.

   So the question is who keeps the fuel flowing, and who gets to deliver it.

   Stay tuned.

   Now, let's hit the road.

   Literally!

   The governor announced $114.4 million for road improvements in 42 municipalities.

   The Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works and the municipalities will resurface state roads with that funding.

   Smoother asphalt, fewer jolts, and maybe a little less swerving around potholes on your commute.

   We can dream.

   Roads matter most to the people who drive them every day, and that brings us to a harder story.

   School transporters are in a work stoppage, and families are feeling it.

   Education Secretary says the Department of Education is working to pay them.

   The department has made $12 million in payments to school transporters over the past months.

   Those drivers get children to class, and parents are counting on a solution, so we hope this gets resolved quickly.

   Next, a story for anyone who's been dreading a property tax bill.

   A senator has filed a bill that would create a 90-day amnesty period for CRIM property tax debtors.

   Under the proposal, contributors could pay the principal they owe and receive relief from interest and penalties.

   It's only a proposal for now, but if you've been carrying that debt, it's one to watch.

   Last, a story about health care that touches a huge share of the island.

   The governor is urging Congress to avert a Medicaid funding crisis beyond 2027.

   The federal Medicaid program currently covers around 40% of Puerto Rico's population.

   That's a lot of neighbors, family members, and friends.

   The deadline is still a ways off, but the governor wants action before it arrives.

   And that's your Tuesday.

   Every one of these stories is waiting for you in full at 787daily.com.

   This has been 787daily, and I'm so glad you spent your morning with us.

   And before you go, your Puerto Rico fun fact for today: Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917.

   Have a great one!

8. Bus Protests, a River Rescue, and a Stuck LNG BargeMonday, October 5, 2026 · 1:53 · Daily brief

   School Bus Operators to Protest in San Juan Monday Over Unpaid Education Department Debt; Four People Rescued From Charco Frío in Ceiba After Sudden River Rise; House Committee Summons Ports Authority, Pilots and NFE Over Stalled LNG Barge

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   Good morning!

   This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Monday, October 5.

   Grab your coffee, because we've got a lot to cover.

   We start in San Juan, where school bus operators are set to protest today.

   Their message is simple: pay up.

   They say the Department of Education owes them for transportation services they have already provided.

   The work is done, the kids got to school, and the drivers are still waiting on the bill to be settled.

   That's a lot of bus routes on credit.

   Next, a story with a good ending.

   On Sunday, authorities rescued four people from Charco Frío in Ceiba after the water rose suddenly and trapped them.

   That's according to the State Emergency Management Bureau.

   Four people are safe, and that is the headline.

   It's also a good reminder that a river can change its mind fast, so respect the water out there.

   Now to the Senate, where an investigation begins this week into alleged undue pressure on Blanca Medina Díaz, the former head of Adsef.

   La Fortaleza has a message for the officials cited in the probe: cooperate.

   We'll see who shows up and what they have to say.

   Now let's talk power, because three of today's stories have the same thing at the center: energy.

   First, a ship that can't find its parking spot.

   The Amur River has been unable to dock in San Juan Bay for 14 days.

   That's two weeks of waiting, and it means a delay in LNG supply.

   Now a House committee is summoning the Ports Authority, the pilots and NFE to explain what's going on.

   Supply and planning troubles don't stop there.

   Chats now show that Puerto Rico's 800 megawatt emergency generation procurement has been marked by delays and conflict.

   The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau canceled the first procurement process after modifying the conditions.

   So the effort to line up emergency power has already had to start over once.

   And all of that lands, as it always does, on your bill.

   Since October 1, a residential customer without a subsidy who uses 800 kilowatt-hours pays $270 and 86 cents a month.

   That's $42 and 27 cents more than last quarter.

   Not the number anyone wanted to see on a Monday, but better to know it than be surprised.

   Our weekly roundup also looks back at that rate hike, along with a rescue on Mona Island, so if you missed last week, it's a good catch-up read.

   That's your briefing.

   You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

   This has been 787daily, and I'm so glad you spent your morning with me.

   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!

9. Bills Up, Reservoirs Down, and a Little FEMA ReliefSep 27 – Oct 3 · 4:29 · Week in review

   Puerto Rico Electric Bills to Rise Starting Tomorrow, Energy Bureau Confirms; Electric Bill Hits Record: $113 More per Month Since LUMA Took Over; School Cafeterias Could Face Food Shortages as Suppliers Halt Deliveries Over Unpaid Education Department Bills

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   Welcome to the 787daily week in review.

   I'm Marisol.

   And I'm Diego.

   Marisol, I'll be honest, I looked at this week's list and thought, grab a coffee and maybe check your wallet first.

   Ha, fair warning, because we start with the one hitting everybody's pocketbook.

   The Energy Bureau confirmed that electric bills are going up, and the headline said it starts tomorrow.

   The average residential customer will pay $42 and 27 cents more on their electricity bill.

   $42 and 27 cents more.

   And that's the average, so some households will feel it more, some a little less.

   That's not a rounding error.

   That's groceries, or a chunk of one.

   Right, and it gets heavier when you look at the second story.

   A report says electric bills have hit a record, with a $113 more per month since LUMA took over.

   A $113 more, every month.

   Okay, put that in real terms for me.

   The example they gave was a household using 800 kilowatt-hours, and that bill comes to $270 and 86 cents for the month.

   $270 and 86 cents.

   For a household using 800 kilowatt-hours.

   And I think anybody listening who runs a fan or an air conditioner knows 800 is not some wild luxury number.

   No, and I don't want to go beyond what the reports say, because the takeaway is simple.

   Bills have climbed a lot, and another increase is on the way.

   Which, if you're a family on a tight budget, is not just a number on a page.

   People are going to be sitting at the kitchen table doing math they didn't want to do.

   Exactly.

   And speaking of families doing tough math, our third story is about school cafeterias.

   Suppliers have halted deliveries over unpaid Education Department bills, and the worry is that cafeterias could face food shortages.

   Hold on.

   So the suppliers aren't getting paid, they stop delivering, and the folks at the end of that chain are the schools.

   That's the concern.

   The report says cafeterias may face food supply problems because of those unpaid debts.

   I'd stress the word "could," since it's a warning about what may happen, not a confirmed empty tray.

   Good distinction.

   But still, for a lot of kids a school meal is a big part of the day.

   So this is one of those stories where you hope somebody sorts out the paperwork fast, before it ever reaches a lunch line.

   Completely.

   Nobody wants a kid's meal tangled up in a billing dispute.

   Amen.

   Okay, next one is more about nature, and honestly about patience.

   It is.

   Water rationing begins for several communities in Naranjito, starting October 2, because the Cedro reservoirs are running low.

   So this is a case where the supply is what's low, not a pipe issue or a billing issue.

   The reservoirs themselves are low.

   That's what the report points to.

   The Cedro reservoirs are running low, so rationing started for several Naranjito communities on October 2.

   And if you live there, that means planning your day around water.

   Filling containers, scheduling showers, the whole routine changes.

   I always think about how much we take a running tap for granted until it's not there on demand.

   Very true.

   If you're in Naranjito, I'd say check with your local officials for the specifics of your community's schedule, because we only have the broad outline.

   Smart.

   We don't want to guess at schedules and send somebody off at the wrong hour.

   Right.

   Now, we do get one piece of brighter news to close out the week.

   FEMA has approved over $71 million in additional funding for Puerto Rico disaster recovery.

   Okay, finally, something with a bit of lift to it.

   Over $71 million.

   Over 71 million, and it's described as additional funding for disaster recovery.

   And that matters because recovery is a long road.

   I'd say it's good news, though I'm not going to pretend one approval fixes everything, especially after the week we just walked through.

   Agreed.

   It's a step, and it's worth noting.

   The details of how it gets used are the kind of thing to watch going forward.

   Yes, because approval is one thing, and what people see on the ground is another.

   Well said.

   So, a quick recap.

   Electric bills are rising, with the Energy Bureau confirming an average increase of $42 and 27 cents, and a record-high bill story that shows how heavy things have gotten.

   School cafeterias could face food shortages over unpaid bills.

   Water rationing started in Naranjito.

   And FEMA approved over $71 million for recovery.

   A week of squeezing, honestly.

   Pocketbooks, pantries, reservoirs.

   But also a little relief on the horizon, and I'll take it.

   Take it and hold on to it.

   If you want the full stories, with all the details we couldn't fit in here, head over to 787daily.com.

   Yes, go read them, especially if you're affected by the water rationing or the bill changes.

   Marisol, thanks, as always.

   Thank you, Diego.

   And thank you all for listening.

   Take care of each other this week, and we'll see you next time.

   Hasta la próxima, everybody.

10. Solar Batteries, Flood Warnings, and Your CoffeeSunday, October 4, 2026 · 2:02 · Daily brief

    San Juan Commits $1.7 Million for Solar Batteries for People Reliant on Electric Medical Equipment; LUMA Energy to Perform Electrical Infrastructure Work in Several Municipalities This Saturday; Weather Service Issues Flood Warnings for San Juan Metro Area Municipalities

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    This is 787daily, your Puerto Rico briefing for Sunday, October 4.

    Good morning, island!

    Grab your cup of coffee.

    You'll want it in hand for story number four.

    First, a story about keeping the lights on when it matters most.

    The Municipality of San Juan has invested 1 million, 729,000, $935 in portable, solar-powered batteries for medical equipment.

    That's for people who rely on electric devices to stay healthy.

    When the grid wobbles, that kind of backup is real peace of mind, and the sun is doing the heavy lifting.

    Speaking of the grid, LUMA Energy has work lined up on the electrical infrastructure this Saturday.

    We're talking maintenance, modernization, and improvements in parts of Lajas, Naguabo, Arecibo, Caguas, and Cidra.

    If you live in one of those municipalities, keep an eye out for details from LUMA.

    Now, a more serious note, and a reminder to stay alert.

    The Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several municipalities, including San Juan metro area communities.

    If you're in an affected area, please take it seriously, check the latest updates, and look out for your neighbors.

    All that water in the air leads us to the water in our reservoirs.

    This week, Carraízo fell by 0.08 meters, down to 40.60 meters.

    The good news is that scheduled water interruptions remain paused, so rationing is still on hold for now.

    Small dip, big relief.

    Okay, deep breath, coffee lovers.

    The price of coffee in Puerto Rico is expected to rise by about 20%, after DACO approved higher base prices.

    Yes, your morning cup may cost a bit more.

    Maybe it's a good day to savor that first sip a little slower.

    We love our café, and we'll be keeping an eye on how this plays out.

    Finally, a political story with a deadline attached.

    Víctor Parés Otero says chats show Energy Czar Josué Colón perjured himself, and Parés says he will refer Colón to authorities this week.

    That's Parés's claim and his planned next step.

    We'll be watching to see what comes of it.

    That's your Sunday rundown.

    You can read every story in full at 787daily.com.

    I'm so glad you spent part of your morning with 787daily, and I'll see you next time.

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