Over 2,000 families have faced eviction proceedings in Puerto Rico in 2026, according to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, and one San Juan court order this week set an octogenarian’s removal over alleged unpaid rent of $3,130. Housing is the week’s sharpest pressure point, set against a government still contesting who pays for power and fuel, and school bus drivers still waiting to be paid.
Government and politics
- Governor Defends Family Secretary Roig, Says ex-ADSEF Head Medina’s Account Lacks Credibility — Governor Jenniffer González Colón defended Family Department Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes.
- Governor Announces $114.4 Million for Road Improvements in 42 Municipalities — Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) and municipalities will resurface state roads with $114.4 million in funding.
- San Juan Court Orders Eviction of Octogenarian From Hato Rey Home of 27 Years — The San Juan Court ordered María Magdalena’s eviction due to alleged non-payment of $3,130 in rent.
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court Lets Industrialists Association Join Government Case Against LUMA Contract — The Association of Industrialists defends the legal certainty and validity of LUMA Energy’s contract extension.
Energy
- Energy Czar Withdraws Genera PR’s Authority to Purchase Replacement Natural Gas Due to Conflict of Interest with New Fortress — New Fortress had halted gas deliveries since September 16, resulting in approximately $1.25 million daily in additional fuel costs.
- San Juan Commits $1.7 Million for Solar Batteries for People Reliant on Electric Medical Equipment — The Municipality of San Juan has invested $1,729,935 in portable, solar-powered batteries for medical equipment.
- P3 Authority Orders Claim Against New Fortress Over Gas Halt Costing $1.25M Daily — The Public-Private Partnerships Authority (AAPP) ordered the 3PPO to claim costs from New Fortress Energy.
- Government Rejects LUMA’s $1.3 Billion Estimate, Says 70% Unrelated to a Transition
Economy
- Senator Files Bill for 90-Day Amnesty Period for CRIM Property Tax Debtors — The proposed 90-day special period would allow contributors to pay the principal owed and receive relief from interest and penalties.
Safety
- Governor Creates Interagency Committee to Strengthen Earthquake Preparedness — The Puerto Rico Earthquake Preparedness Committee will be chaired by DSP Secretary Arthur Garffer.
Health and schools
- Governor Urges Congress to Avert Medicaid Funding Crisis Beyond 2027 — The federal Medicaid program currently covers around 40% of Puerto Rico’s population.
- School Bus Operators to Protest in San Juan Monday Over Unpaid Education Department Debt — The drivers are demanding payment of a debt owed by the Department of Education for transportation services already provided.
- Education Secretary Says Department Is Working to Pay School Transporters Amid Work Stoppage — The Department of Education has made $12 million in payments to school transporters over the past months.
Around the island
- Legal Aid Director Urges Measures to Curb Evictions as 2,000 Puerto Rico Families Face Them — Over 2,000 families have faced eviction proceedings in Puerto Rico in 2026, according to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico.
- Puerto Rico Activates Protocols Over US Measles Surge and Reported Pneumonic Plague in Russia — The US government has requested information from Russia about the pneumonic plague incident.
- Puerto Rico’s 800 MW Emergency Generation Procurement Marked by Delays and Conflict, Chats Show — The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) cancelled the first procurement process after modifying the conditions.
Water: the week in the reservoirs is in Water Week in Review.
The live picture is on the power tracker and the legislature tracker. This is the 6th Week in Puerto Rico (last week’s is here).
Sources: the reporting linked above.