AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPuerto Rico Cruise Boom: Puerto Rico’s winter cruise season surged to 1,360,937 passengers (Nov. 2025–Apr. 2026), up 43% year over year, with 515 cruise operations and more port calls—another sign of momentum for the island’s tourism economy. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Puerto Rico’s ombudsman Edwin García Feliciano urged the government to push the Financial Oversight and Management Board to confront the “economic devastation” behind high living costs, warning families and seniors are being squeezed. Medicaid Funding Lobby: Puerto Rico lawmakers head to Washington to protect Medicaid funding levels set to expire Sept. 30, 2027, focusing on keeping the 76% federal reimbursement rate that supports the Vital Plan for 1.5M+ residents. Aviation & Connectivity: A regional aviation shake-up is underway as Caribbean Airlines cuts routes and LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes launch a new interline agreement—an important read for how travel options may change across the Caribbean. Local Business Finance: The Economic Development Bank strengthened financing for doctors in Puerto Rico, aiming to expand access to healthcare professionals and services. Global Business Note: Everbridge opened a Munich office to expand resilience and critical event management support across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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