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Draft of New Drought Protocol in Hands of Energy Czar

Published Aug 17, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: The lack of a fully implemented drought protocol affects the island’s water management and preparedness for dry conditions, which can impact local households and communities.

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The future of the 'Protocol for Drought Management in Puerto Rico' is in the hands of Energy Czar Josué Colón. The current protocol has not been fully implemented, as the Scientific Committee has never been activated, despite the island facing dry conditions since May.

The draft of the new protocol is awaiting action from Colón.

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