AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Overhaul: Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed Law 125‑2026 to modernize Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, creating new leadership roles (CFO, CIO, chief academic officer) and tightening fiscal oversight as the agency moves toward leaving federal receivership. Water & Housing: Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos García Padilla says PRASA’s latest drought warnings for Toa Vaca, Carraízo and Cidra confirm why new housing connections to Toa Vaca would worsen rationing risk. Business Finance: CAPEX Puerto Rico kicked off its 15th anniversary, highlighting financing support for small and medium businesses with faster, flexible commercial lending. Healthcare Costs: A New York Fed survey covering Puerto Rico finds many firms still plan to raise prices to recover tariff costs—while a separate report highlights insurers using copay accumulator tactics that can divert patient assistance meant to lower drug costs. Local Economy Watch: Pool merchants report demand for new pool construction remains weak despite relief measures and heat, with most work shifting to repairs. Tourism Signals: Domestic tourism is still growing, but June air traffic to Puerto Rico reportedly fell 4.6%, a mixed read for travel-driven spending. STEM Funding: L’Oréal Caribe and UNESCO opened the 2026 call for the L’Oréal‑UNESCO For Women in Science program, offering two $15,000 grants for Caribbean women researchers.
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