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New Vehicle Sales in Puerto Rico Decrease 0.7% in September
In September, 7,620 vehicles were sold in Puerto Rico, a 0.7% decrease from the same month last year, according to data from the Grupo…
Uber Reveals Most Popular Destinations for Seniors in Puerto Rico
Uber has revealed the most frequent destinations of seniors using Uber Seniors in Puerto Rico, which include the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Old…
What Is the Social and Solidarity Economy?
Ricardo Fuentes Ramírez discusses the concept of social and solidarity economy in Puerto Rico.
Small Businesses Affected by Drought Can Apply for Loans of Up to $2 Million
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and organizations in Puerto Rico affected by the…
Puerto Rico Industrialists to Hold Ponce Summit on Manufacturing Growth Through 2036
The Association of Industrialists of Puerto Rico (AIPR) will host Puerto Rico Manufacturing 2036: Building the Next Decade of Industrial Competitiveness on Thursday, October…
Hecho en Puerto Rico Expands Business Education Program
The Hecho en Puerto Rico Association is expanding its business education efforts through Hecho Pa’l Éxito, an initiative designed to give local entrepreneurs access…
Banesco USA Unveils New Brand Identity Amid Continued Growth
Banesco USA has unveiled a new corporate brand identity as it marks its 20th anniversary and continues to expand in the United States and…
Retailers’ Group CUD Urges Six-Month Moratorium on 'Crudita' Fuel Tax as Electricity Rates Rise
The Centro Unido de Detallistas (CUD), Puerto Rico's retailers and small-business organization, is calling for a six-month moratorium on the island's fuel tax, known…
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Expands for Fourth Straight Month, PMI at 52.9 in August
Manufacturing activity in Puerto Rico expanded for a fourth consecutive month, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August.
Cosvi Revamps Brand to Attract Younger Consumers
The Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico (Cosvi) is revamping its brand to attract younger consumers and improve profitability.
Puerto Rico’s Economy Still Contracting, but Decline Slows, Economist’s Index Shows
During the first eight months of 2026, the Coincident Indicators Index (IIC), compiled by economist Ángel Rivera Montañez, fell 0.4%, indicating that Puerto Rico's…
Walmart to Open New Store in Bayamón
Walmart has begun construction on a new supercenter store in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, with an investment of $65 million.
Former LUMA Executive Sues, Alleging Firing Over Race, National Origin, Age and Refusal to Tolerate Political Favoritism
A former LUMA Energy executive has sued the company in federal court, alleging he was fired for refusing to tolerate what he calls "politiquería"…
Job Fair at Plaza Las Américas to Offer More Than 1,700 Openings in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) will hold a job fair called "En Puerto Rico hay trabajo" on Wednesday, October…