Air Connectivity Boost: Southwest Airlines launched a new nonstop from Indianapolis to San Juan on June 6 and added Columbus, Ohio service, targeting about $2.3M in economic impact and roughly 3,130 extra passenger arrivals via SJU. Tourism Investment: La Concha Resort broke ground on LUXE AZUL, a $6.5M beach club in Condado expected to create 20+ direct and 100+ indirect jobs. Retail Expansion: Sobao opened its fifth restaurant in Guaynabo (over $300,000 investment), creating 25 direct jobs and bringing its locally rooted menu to Plaza Caparra. Food Safety Watch: Federal regulators and major retailers issued urgent Salmonella-related recalls, including Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, urging shoppers to check labels and discard affected batches. Business Policy & Governance: CUD criticized the sudden resignation of DDEC Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard, warning about lost continuity and asking for stability as leadership transitions. Legislative Funding: Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner said the U.S. House approved FY2027 appropriations covering PAN nutrition assistance and community/agriculture projects, including landfill remediation funding for Hormigueros. Legal/Competition: Puerto Rico’s High Court clarified how non-compete and exclusivity clauses should be enforced in independent contractor relationships. Cruise Disruption: Princess Cruises reported a temporary main-power loss on the Caribbean Princess while sailing from San Juan, leaving guests without air conditioning for about 1 hour 15 minutes.