AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPuerto Rico Economy & Finance: Inflation is squeezing retirement in Puerto Rico, with AARP’s José R. Acarón saying cumulative inflation since 2020 will top 20% and that a 2.6% 2026 Social Security COLA cushions but doesn’t fix the problem—pushing many older adults to delay retirement or seek extra income. Tourism & Trade: Norwegian Viva canceled select 2028 sailings from San Juan due to port availability changes, automatically removing affected bookings and offering refunds or incentives—another reminder of how quickly travel plans can shift. Business & Consumer Markets: Tres Santos Mezcal marked its first anniversary in Puerto Rico, reporting rapid expansion to 250+ outlets and signaling a new distribution alliance to broaden supermarket and retail presence. Energy & Shipping: A Gulf Coast “emergency fuel hub” is emerging after Jones Act waivers, with shipments including oil and diesel reaching Puerto Rico again—reshaping fuel flows in weeks. Media & Public Sector: David Reyes Vázquez was named president of Puerto Rican Public Broadcasting Corp., taking over after Luis Rodríguez Díaz’s resignation. Culture & Community: Puerto Rican and Latino celebrations kicked off with the San Juan Bautista flag-raising ceremony in Camden City ahead of the June 28 parade.
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