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US House to Order Federal Energy Report on Puerto Rico Generation Assets

7 updates over 4 days — last updated Jun 23, 2026

  1. Senate Approves Resolution to Investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Senate approved a resolution to investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech, following allegations made by former Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard. The investigation will be led by the Commission on Innovation, Reform, and Appointments…

  2. Cuba Reiterates Support for Puerto Rico's Self-Determination

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Cuban government confirmed that it will lead the United Nations (UN) Decolonization Committee's resolution on Monday, advocating for Puerto Rico's right to self-determination and independence. This move comes as the Donald Trump administration pressures Puerto Rico for political and…

  3. New Regulation Defines Conditions for Salary Increases in Government

    via El Nuevo Día

    A new regulation developed by the Junta de Supervisión Fiscal (JSF) and the Oficina de Administración, Transformación y Recursos Humanos (OATRH) will define the conditions under which a public employee may receive a salary adjustment. The regulation will also establish…

  4. Over 70 Organizations and Individuals Testify Before the UN on Puerto Rico's Colonial Case

    via El Nuevo Día

    The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization is hearing testimony from over 70 organizations and individuals on a new resolution recognizing Puerto Rico's right to self-determination and independence. The committee is expected to ratify the resolution, for the 44th time…

  5. Public Employee Union Rejects New Salary Adjustment Regulation

    via El Nuevo Día

    Jessica Martínez Santos, president of Servidores Públicos Unidos de Puerto Rico (SPUPR), Council 95 AFSCME, demanded that the Office of Administration, Transformation, and Human Resources (OATRH) and the Fiscal Supervision Board (JSF) immediately initiate a dialogue with exclusive representatives of…

  6. House of Representatives Approves Budget for Next Fiscal Year

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved the government's budget for the next fiscal year, with 35 votes in favor and 17 against. The budget, which totals $13,180 million from the General Fund, is considered a step towards achieving a…

  7. US House to Order Federal Energy Report on Puerto Rico Generation Assets

    via El Nuevo Día

    The US House of Representatives is set to approve a bill that includes an order to the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on generation assets that can be installed in Puerto Rico within six months and operate for at…