The Creation of the PROMESA Law in Congress: A Look Back
As the PROMESA law marks its tenth anniversary, key figures involved in its creation have highlighted its impact on Puerto Rico's debt crisis. The law, which has reduced the island's…
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Where to Donate in Puerto Rico to Help Those Affected by Venezuela Earthquakes
The Puerto Rico Department of State announced it is ready to send 55 rescuers to Venezuela and has enabled collection centers in Ponce, Manatí, Mayagüez, Fajardo, Guaynabo, and Patillas to…
Fiscal Oversight Board Approves New Budget: 'Complies with Certified Fiscal Plan'
The Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) approved the 2026-2027 budget passed by the Legislative Assembly, determining it complies with the certified fiscal plan for the Puerto Rico government. In a letter…
Government to Enable Five Collection Centers for Aid to Venezuela
The Department of State announced that it will enable five collection centers for essential aid, as part of its response and collaboration plan following the earthquakes in Venezuela. The centers…
After Tsunami Warning, Questions Raised About Mobile Alerts
Commissioner Ángel Jiménez of the Emergency Management and Disaster Administration Bureau (NMEAD) defended the protocol followed by authorities after a tsunami warning was issued for Puerto Rico on Wednesday, following…
Senate Approves Judicial Reform, But It Remains Pending in the House of Representatives
The Puerto Rico Senate approved a bill to restructure the judiciary, despite opposition from minority parties who claim it's a 'democratic dismantling'. The bill, which passed with 18 votes in…
Puerto Rico's Next Fiscal Year Budget Set at $13.18 Billion
The Puerto Rico government's budget for the next fiscal year will be $13.18 billion, with the House of Representatives expected to concur with the Senate's amendments. According to Eddie Charbonier…
Senate Extends 4% Preferential Tax Rate to Non-Resident US Citizens
The Puerto Rico Senate has amended Project 488 to extend the 4% preferential tax rate to non-resident US citizens, in addition to its original goal of equalizing the tax burden…
Senate Adjusts Budget: Funds for Verónica Ferraiuoli's Office Reduced
The Puerto Rico Senate adjusted the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, reducing the funds available for the Iniciativa para la Desreglamentación y Eficiencia Administrativa (IDEA), led by Verónica Ferraiuoli…
Velázquez and AOC Lead Amendments to Demand Accountability for Increased US Military Activities in Puerto Rico
Democratic Congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed amendments to the Defense Authorization Act to request reports on the increase in US military operations in Puerto Rico. Velázquez's amendment…
From Eyesore to Home: Caguas Project to Turn Abandoned Building into Affordable Housing
A 30-year abandoned building in Caguas' urban center will be transformed into a model for rescuing unused properties to address the issue of access to affordable housing. A multi-sector alliance…
Yabucoa Mayor Seeks Alternatives to Strengthen Finances
Rafael 'Rafy' Surillo Ruiz, the mayor of Yabucoa, discussed the challenges facing the municipality with Primera Hora. The primary issue is the economic situation, with a significant reduction in income…
Authorities Activate Tsunami Protocol for Puerto Rico
The Department of Public Safety has activated the tsunami monitoring protocol for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake was registered north of Venezuela. As…
ACAA Rejects Tourist Sticker Project to Attract US Vehicles to Puerto Rico
The Administration of Compensations for Automobile Accidents (ACAA) rejected a bill proposing a tourist sticker for vehicles temporarily entering Puerto Rico, citing unclear insurance requirements. The ACAA recommended that the…
$34 Million Allocated for Development of Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba
The Puerto Rico general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year will allocate $35 million specifically for the redevelopment of the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base. The funds will be directed…