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Final Budget for New Fiscal Year: Key Agency Allocations

Published Jul 5, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • The 2026-2027 fiscal year budget has been certified
  • Some agencies will see funding increases, while others face cuts
  • Legislators express concerns about unaddressed needs

Why this matters: Puerto Rico’s fiscal management is crucial for its economic recovery

After months of evaluation and last-minute setbacks, the certified budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which began on July 1, has reconfigured the allocations for several major agencies. While some agencies will see increases in their funds, others have suffered cuts compared to the originally requested amounts.

Some legislators argue that certain needs have been left unaddressed. The budget changes affect various key agencies, with some receiving more funding and others facing reductions.

SourceEl Nuevo Día

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