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October 2026
Oct 8–14
- PNP Mayors Federation Defends Municipal Construction Excise Taxes on Federally Funded Projects
The Federation of Mayors, which groups mayors affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP), sent a seven-page letter to Christopher Hartnett, administrator of Region 2 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), defending the legality of municipalities charging excise taxes (arbitrios) on construction projects, including those paid for with federal funds after recent natural disasters.
Oct 1–7
- Lawmaker Takes Complaint of Possible Voter ID Card Cloning in Arecibo to the FBI
Popular Democratic Party (PPD) at-large Representative Ramón Torres took to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the case of allegedly issued unofficial voter identification cards, including one he alleges was printed on an unofficial machine at the New Progressive Party (PNP) committee in Arecibo.
- House Passes Bill to Open Competition Among Vehicle Inspection Centers
The House of Representatives approved by voice vote on Monday afternoon amendments to Puerto Rico’s Vehicle and Traffic Law.
- Memo González Declines to Answer on Alleged Cloned Voter ID Card
José "Memo" González, director of the Traffic Safety Commission, refused on Friday to respond about the alleged issuance of an unofficial voter ID card from a campaign committee in Arecibo during the 2024 electoral process.
- Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Contradicts PRFAA Director Boffelli, Shows Draft ADSEF Contract
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September 2026
Sep 29–30
- Abel Nazario Denies Rumors of Being Considered for DACO Director
Former Senator Abel Nazario denied rumors that he is being considered to lead the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO), a position that will be vacant when current Secretary Hiram Torres Montalvo resigns to take office as Mayor of Cataño.
Sep 22–28
- Puerto Rico Democratic Leader Campaigns for Darren Soto in Florida
Luis Dávila Pernas, president of the Democratic Party of the United States in Puerto Rico, believes that Democratic congressman Darren Soto has opportunities to revalidate his seat in November, despite the conservative majority in Florida’s 9th district.
- Federation of Mayors Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo and Plans Meeting to Address Cataño’s Needs
The president of the Federation of Mayors, Gabriel Hernández Rodríguez, congratulated Hiram Torres Montalvo on his election as the new mayor of Cataño and announced that he will coordinate a meeting with the municipal executive to discuss the main needs of the municipality.
- PNP Official: Courts Rejected Four Challenges to Torres Montalvo’s Cataño Mayoral Candidacy
Aníbal Vega Borges, electoral commissioner of the New Progressive Party (PNP), said Friday that courts rejected on four separate occasions challenges filed by three municipal legislators seeking to disqualify Hiram Torres Montalvo’s candidacy for mayor of Cataño, just two days before a special election.
- 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.
Sep 15–21
- Convicted Ex-PNP Legislator Appears as 'Counselor-in-Training' at UPR Law School Event
Néstor Alonso Vega, a convicted former New Progressive Party (PNP) representative, is about a month from completing his prison sentence and has begun a new role in counseling.
- PR House Approves Bill to Lower AutoExpreso Fines from $15 to $10
Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 1352, which amends the Vehicle and Transit Law to reduce the administrative fine for each AutoExpreso electronic toll violation from $15.00 to $10.00.
Sep 8–14
- Legislator Vows to Fight Fiscal Oversight Board Over $1,000 Minimum Pension
Representative María de Lourdes Ramos Rivera defended her legislative proposal to raise the minimum pension for Puerto Rico government retirees to $1,000.
- Resident Commissioner Hernández Presses ODSEC Over Delays in Low-Income Aid Funds
Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández, president of the Popular Democratic Party, sent a letter Tuesday to Keren Riquelme, executive director of Puerto Rico’s Office for Socioeconomic and Community Development (ODSEC) and a former New Progressive Party senator now vice president of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico, demanding explanations for delays in disbursing Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds.
- AAA Chief and Senate President Distance Themselves from Bill to Expropriate Community Well Lands
Luis González Delgado, executive president of Puerto Rico’s Water and Sewer Authority (AAA), said Tuesday the public corporation "does not favor expropriation" of land or community wells, a stance that could doom a legislative proposal to transfer property titles of Non-PRASA water systems to the entities that operate them.
Sep 1–7
- PR Senate Bill Would Fine Road-Blocking Protesters Up to $2,500
New Progressive Party Senator Roxanna Soto Aguilú has filed Senate Bill 1445, proposing administrative fines of up to $2,500 and a 90-day automatic driver’s license suspension for drivers who intentionally obstruct traffic.
August 2026
Aug 22–28
- PPD Lawmaker Asks Elections Commission to Probe Alleged Fake Voter ID Cards Linked to PNP Committee in Arecibo
Ramón Torres Cruz, at-large representative for the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), has asked the president of the State Elections Commission (CEE), Jorge Rivera Rueda, to investigate the alleged issuance and use of unofficial Electoral Identification Cards (TIE) that he says could be reproduced or "cloned" electronically.
Aug 15–21
- PNP Governing Board Meets Despite Public Feud Between González Colón and Rivera Schatz
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón, president of the New Progressive Party (PNP), held the party’s governing board meeting at its headquarters during work hours to mark the collective’s 59th anniversary, despite a public social-media dispute with party vice president and Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz.
- Protest Forces Closure of Hotel San Juan Main Entrance During Governor’s Fundraiser
A protest formed Saturday outside the Hotel San Juan in Isla Verde, where Governor Jenniffer González Colón was holding a political fundraising event for her committee to mark her birthday.
July 2026
Jul 15–21
- 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.
- DACO Employee Sues Former Secretary Valerie Rodríguez Over Alleged Discrimination, Citing La Fortaleza Involvement
Hilda Ortega Álamo, a Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) employee and 34-year public servant who has held a career position as Office Systems Administrator since 2003, filed a lawsuit against former DACO Secretary Valerie Rodríguez Erazo, sued in her personal capacity, alleging a pattern of discrimination, harassment and defamation.
Jul 8–14
- Two More MVC Members Defect to PPD, Says Resident Commissioner Hernández
The Popular Democratic Party (PPD) announced two more defections from the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana (MVC).
Jul 1–7
- PR House to Hold Hearing on Parole Board After Nurse’s Murder
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m. in the Severo Colberg hearing room to examine the operations of the Junta de Libertad Bajo Palabra (Parole Board).
- Former Luquillo Mayor Juan Benabe Guzmán Passes Away at 101
Juan Benabe Guzmán, the former mayor of Luquillo, has passed away at the age of 101, as announced by the President of the Chamber of Representatives, Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez Núñez.
- Former PNP Mayor of Luquillo Passes Away
Juan Benabe Guzmán, the first mayor of Luquillo from the New Progressive Party (PNP), has passed away at the age of 101, according to Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez, President of the House of Representatives.
June 2026
Jun 22–28
- Former WIPR President Wins PNP Municipal Presidency in Luquillo
Luis Rodríguez Díaz, the former president of WIPR, won the primary election for the Municipal Presidency of the New Progressive Party (PNP) in Luquillo with 67% of the votes, defeating his opponent who received 33%.