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Nov 7 to 13
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Jun 29, 2026
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November 2026
Nov 8 to 13
- Economist Says Puerto Rico’s Economy Needs 17 More Years to Return to 2006 Level
Puerto Rico’s economy has been shrinking since 2005, a recession now lasting 254 months, or 21 years, according to the report.
- Most Puerto Rico Economists Rate Oversight Board’s Decade of Work Unfavorably, Survey Finds
A decade after the PROMESA law and the creation of the Oversight Board, most economists are not satisfied with its performance, according to a survey by the Puerto Rico Economists Association.
Nov 1 to 7
- Puerto Rico Mayors Association Warns 2030 Census Changes Could Cut Federal Funds
The Puerto Rico Mayors Association rejected changes the U.S. Census Bureau proposed for the 2030 Census, warning they could cause errors in counting island residents and reduce the federal funds Puerto Rico’s towns receive.
October 2026
Oct 22 to 28
- 14,371 Older Adults Live in Poverty in Arecibo and Hatillo, OPPEA Data Show
In Puerto Rico’s northern towns of Arecibo and Hatillo, 14,371 of 38,097 residents aged 60 or older lived below the poverty level in 2024, according to documents from the Office of the Advocate for Elderly Persons (OPPEA) supplied to District 14 Representative Edgar Robles Rivera.
- Isabela Mayor Raises Four Concerns Over Bill Creating Mabodamaca Natural Reserve
Isabela Mayor Miguel 'Ricky' Méndez Pérez has outlined concerns about Senate Bill 1217 (P. del S. 1217), which orders the creation of the Mabodamaca Natural Reserve in Isabela, stressing the town is not opposing the measure but asking that a fair conservation law address affected private owners’ rights.
- Puerto Rico’s DRNA and Planning Board Oppose Mabodamaca Nature Reserve in Isabela
Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) and the Planning Board stated their opposition on Wednesday to Senate Bill 1217, which would designate the Mabodamaca Nature Reserve in Isabela.
Oct 15 to 21
- Puerto Rico Economy Stagnates as General Fund Revenue Falls 3.3% from Last Year, Oversight Board Says
Puerto Rico’s economy showed signs of stagnation or slight contraction in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026 (through March), according to a report by the Financial Oversight and Management Board (Junta de Supervisión Fiscal).
- Economist Warns Puerto Rico Faces Stagflation Risk in 2027 as IMF Projects 0.1% GDP Contraction
Francisco Montalvo Fiol, an economic analyst, professor and management advisor, warned that Puerto Rico faces a risk of stagflation by 2027, a condition in which economic contraction combines with inflation.
- Puerto Rico Construction Grows 9.55% on Federal Recovery Funds, but Private Sector Remains Skeptical
Puerto Rico’s construction activity grew a preliminary 9.55% in fiscal year 2026, driven mainly by federally funded recovery projects, according to a Puerto Rico Planning Board survey.
Oct 8 to 14
- Karst Group Leader Calls Capitol Protest Against Senate Permit Reform Vote
Abel Vale, president of Ciudadanos del Karso, called a demonstration in front of the Capitol on Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 AM to oppose the substitute permit reform bill the Senate has scheduled for a vote that same day.
September 2026
Sep 29 to 30
- Puerto Rico Planning Board Presents New Territorial Planning Map for Aguas Buenas
The Puerto Rico Planning Board presented a new territorial planning map for the municipality of Aguas Buenas, following the adoption of its first comprehensive revision in over 15 years.
Sep 15 to 21
- Puerto Rico’s Economic Growth to Fall Below Prior Forecasts, Says Planning Board
Héctor Morales, president of Puerto Rico’s Planning Board (JP), announced Wednesday updated economic growth projections showing near-flat growth for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Puerto Rico Planning Board Launches Food Security Data Center
The Puerto Rico Planning Board (JP), in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez campus (UPR-RUM), unveiled the Food Security Data Center, a free digital platform providing public access to data and research on food security in Puerto Rico.
Sep 8 to 14
- Puerto Rico Felt Effects of Tariff War
The Puerto Rico Planning Board (JP) has reported that the tariff war initiated by the Donald Trump administration had significant repercussions for the manufacturing and construction sectors in Puerto Rico, largely due to the island’s high dependence on imports.
June 2026
Jun 29 to 30
- Astrid Díaz Celebrates 25 Years of Education and Commitment with 'Tu Casa Segura' Fair
Astrid Díaz, an architect, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of her project 'Tu casa segura' with a fair from July 30 to August 2 at Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey.