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Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi
Every story we’ve published that names Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi, newest first.
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Nov 3 to 9
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Jun 21, 2026
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November 2026
Nov 1 to 7
- ETH Cargo Services Expands Carolina Facilities with a $5.1 Million Investment
ETH Cargo Services on Tuesday inaugurated its new facilities in Carolina, a roughly $5.1 million investment expanding its storage and specialized logistics infrastructure for the pharmaceutical, bioscience and medical device industries.
October 2026
Oct 22 to 28
- Puerto Rico Senate Postpones Roosevelt Roads Probe Over Cuba-Related Developments
The Puerto Rico Senate committees investigating the current state of the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba opened the joint public hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, but postponed the investigation because of recent events related to Cuba.
Oct 15 to 21
- Puerto Rico’s DDEC Leads Toronto Trade Mission with 11 Local Companies
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) is leading a trade mission to Toronto, Canada, with 11 local companies seeking to expand internationally, form commercial partnerships and generate export opportunities.
Oct 1 to 7
- Military Boot Maker PR Footwear to Open Operations in Lares, Creating Up to 300 Jobs
A factory producing military boots and tactical footwear will begin operations in Lares, projecting up to 300 full-time jobs over the next three years, while a second facility in San Sebastián will be used for raw material handling.
- Puerto Rico Economy Shows Nearly Zero Growth Over the Past Year, DDEC Data Show
Puerto Rico’s economy showed no significant growth over the past year.
- Puerto Rico Invests in Youth Education and Workforce Training
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has invested $999,975 in the Construyendo Nuestro Futuro pilot project, which aims to help 75 young people complete high school and acquire workforce skills.
September 2026
Sep 22 to 28
- DDEC Subsecretary to Remain in Position Despite Expanded Investigation
Roberto Lefranc Fortuño, Subsecretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), will remain in his position despite an investigation by the Independent Special Prosecutor’s Office (FEI) being expanded to examine potential criminal or delinquent conduct.
- Customed to Invest $12 Million in Fajardo Plant Expansion, Adding 35 Jobs
Puerto Rican medical products company Customed Inc. announced a $12 million expansion of its Fajardo operations, expected to create 35 new jobs and boost the company’s sterilization capacity for medical products.
Sep 8 to 14
- Demolition Begins at Roosevelt Roads for Marine Business Innovation Center
Demolition and disposal of the old U.S. Coast Guard pier structures at the former Roosevelt Roads base in Ceiba have begun, clearing the way for the Marine Business, Research & Innovation Center (MBRIC).
August 2026
Aug 29 to 31
- DDEC Secretary Defends New York Trip: 'Puerto Rico Is Ready' for Business
Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi, Secretary of Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), said Sunday that 'Puerto Rico is ready to do business,' following a trip in which he and Governor Jenniffer González Colón promoted the island as an 'economic paradise' in New York to attract investment from companies including Abbott, AbbVie Biotechnology, Johnson & Johnson, and Amgen.
Aug 22 to 28
- Puerto Rico Governor Promotes Act 60 Extension to 2055 at NYSE Opening Bell
Governor Jenniffer González Colón participated for the first time in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opening bell ceremony this Tuesday, where the Puerto Rico government presented its long-term strategy to attract investment, companies, and capital to the island.
Aug 1 to 7
- Luxury Condo Project Opus Awaits Tax Incentive Decree
The luxury condominium project Opus in Miramar’s Convention District is still awaiting a tax incentive decree, which would grant it multiple benefits, including a 15-year tax exemption and construction fee waivers.
- Puerto Rican Brewery Continues to Grow
Ocean Lab Brewing Co., a Puerto Rican craft brewery, has inaugurated its fifth location and expanded its manufacturing operations in Cataño with an investment of $9,675,793 in machinery and equipment, supported by incentives from the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC).
July 2026
Jul 15 to 21
- What the DDEC Crisis Means for Act 60
Eight weeks ago, Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce, the agency that runs the island’s Act 60 incentives program, lost its secretary and more than ten of its senior officials in a single day.
Jul 8 to 14
- Islandwide and DDEC Launch Automated Package Sorting System in Puerto Rico
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) and logistics company Islandwide announced the launch of an automated package sorting system aimed at speeding up parcel processing and strengthening Puerto Rico’s logistics capacity.
- DDEC Fines Lobbying Firm Politank $80,000 for Tax Decree Violations
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), led by Secretary Carlos Ríos Pierluisi, imposed an $80,000 administrative fine on lobbying firm Politank after a new administrative review found multiple violations of its tax decree, according to a supplementary memo filed Wednesday with Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz.
Jul 1 to 7
- DDEC and ICP Recognize Legacy of Puerto Rican Artisans
The Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) and the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture (ICP) jointly paid tribute to Puerto Rican artisans and their socio-economic, educational, and cultural contributions.
June 2026
Jun 22 to 28
- Rones de Puerto Rico Forms Historic Alliance with Four MLB Teams
The Rones de Puerto Rico program, part of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), has entered into a commercial alliance with four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams: the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, and Tampa Bay Rays.
- 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, to $7 million.
Jun 15 to 21
- Carlos Ríos Pierluisi Aims to Stabilize DDEC
Carlos José Ríos Pierluisi has taken the helm of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) with the goal of restoring 'stability, certainty, and continuity' to the agency.
- Governor Announces Economic Development Initiatives and Infrastructure Projects
Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced a series of initiatives focused on economic development, infrastructure reconstruction, affordable housing, and essential services during the past week.