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Department of Treasury
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Oct 13 to 19
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Jun 22, 2026
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October 2026
Oct 15 to 19
- Puerto Rico Hotel Association Opposes Governor’s Online Casino Bill, Warning of Risk to Casino Jobs
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) rejected House Bill 1514, which seeks to authorize online casino games in Puerto Rico, warning it could hurt the jobs, investments and revenue of established casinos on the island.
- Special Prosecutor Expands Investigation into Former Puerto Rico Housing Secretary and Her Father
The Puerto Rico Special Independent Prosecutor’s Panel (PFEI) announced on Friday that it authorized the expansion of the criminal investigation against former Housing Secretary Ciary Pérez Peña to include her father, Noel Pérez Martínez.
- Governor Proposes Regulating Online Gambling to Fund Pension Increases
In Puerto Rico, Governor Jenniffer González announced a legislative measure to regulate online gambling, known as 'iGaming', to fund increases in public sector retirees’ pensions.
- Puerto Rico Senator Files Bill to Adjust Veterans’ $1,500 Tax Deduction for Inflation
Puerto Rico Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez, who represents Carolina District, has introduced Senate Bill 1516 to adjust annually for inflation the $1,500 income tax deduction available to veterans in Puerto Rico.
Oct 1 to 7
- Comptroller Faults Hacienda Over $45,385 in Improper Payments on Delayed ERP Accounting System
The Office of the Comptroller reported "delays" in implementing the Standardized Accounting System (ERP) at Puerto Rico’s Treasury Department (Hacienda).
September 2026
Sep 29 to 30
- Senate Committee Weighs New Rules for Commercial Giveaways on Social Media
The Senate’s Committee on Transportation, Telecommunications, Public Services and Consumer Affairs, chaired by Sen. Hector Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez, held a hearing Tuesday on Senate Resolution 509, which seeks to examine the rules applying to commercial giveaways run through social media.
Sep 22 to 28
- Senate Vice President Asks Treasury to Suspend Diesel Excise Tax
Puerto Rico Senate Vice President Carmelo Ríos asked the Secretary of the Department of Treasury (Hacienda) to suspend the excise tax (arbitrio) on diesel fuel, citing rising diesel prices driven by international events.
- Burgos Takes Lead Overseeing OGP and Treasury on Government Payments System
Puerto Rico’s Secretary of the Governor, Norma Burgos, said she has had to personally summon the Office of Management and Budget (OGP) and the Department of the Treasury (Hacienda) to move forward governor’s projects that had been delayed due to lack of cooperation between the two agencies.
- Tension Between Senate and Treasury Over Slot Machines
Tension has arisen between the Senate and the Department of Treasury in Puerto Rico over the issue of slot machines.
August 2026
Aug 15 to 21
- AutoExpreso Operator PAM Names Mark Williams as New President and CEO in Puerto Rico
Professional Account Management (PAM), the company responsible for administering and operating AutoExpreso, announced the appointment of Mark Williams as new president and CEO of its Puerto Rico affiliate.
Aug 8 to 14
- May Marks First Monthly Drop in Puerto Rico General Fund Revenue
Puerto Rico’s General Fund revenue fell $37.7 million in May 2025 compared to the same month in the prior year, according to official figures from the Department of the Treasury (Hacienda).
July 2026
Jul 15 to 21
- Overnight San Juan Raid Yields Arrests, Power Cutoffs, Nearly $30,000 in Fines
Puerto Rico Police reported that a joint overnight operation targeting nightlife businesses in San Juan resulted in four arrests, the seizure of three firearms, nearly $30,000 in fines, and the disconnection of electrical service at at least 13 establishments.
- PR Senator Proposes Requiring Security Cameras for Alcohol License Approval
Puerto Rico Senate Vice President Carmelo Ríos, of the New Progressive Party (PNP), has filed Senate Joint Resolution 198, which would require the Department of Treasury (Hacienda) to condition the issuance and renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses on businesses installing high-resolution security cameras.
Jul 8 to 14
- Fiscal Oversight Board Opposes Extending Tax-Free School Shopping Days
The Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) urged Governor Jenniffer González not to sign into law House Bill 272 (PC 272), which would extend Puerto Rico’s IVU (sales and use tax)-free periods for school supplies from two to seven days each in January and July, totaling 14 days annually instead of the current four.
June 2026
Jun 22 to 28
- Treasury Announces Dates for Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping
The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury announced the dates for tax-free back-to-school shopping, exempt from the Sales and Use Tax (IVU).