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Dated notes on Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico news: economy and politics

This desk gathers dated notes on the economy and politics of Puerto Rico, taken from named outlets. It is not the magazine's historical archive. Each note cites its outlet. It is not original reporting.

A dated, sourced desk. Each note names its outlet. It is not original reporting. Figures are those the source published. If sources disagree, both layers are left in place.

2026-06-10 - 293 words

Jenniffer González Colón signs Laws 105, 106, and 107 of 2026

One release, three signatures: electoral artificial intelligence, Conexión Laboral/WIOA, and Río Piedras incentives through 2030.

2026-06-10 - 252 words

Judge Laura Taylor Swain sets the calendar for AEE Plan of Adjustment hearings

The federal bankruptcy court schedules confirmation hearings on the electric-debt restructuring plan under Title III of PROMESA.

2026-06-09 - 278 words

AEE answers the FY2027 reconciliation RFI and asks secrecy on litigation

Motion in Compliance in NEPR-MI-2021-0004, distinct from Genera's motions in the same docket. It asks confidentiality for annexes of judicial claims.

2026-06-09 - 290 words

Genera asks for FY2026 guidance; the Negociado sets 30 million of contingency for LUMA and for Genera

A June 15 PDF disposes the urgent June 9 motion and creates accounts of 30, 30, and 1 million. Edison Avilés Deliz presides.

2026-06-09 - 281 words

Genera PR submits its answers to the Negociado on the FY2027 reconciliation

It adjusts its share to 16,016,788 dollars, 16.22 percent of the 98,747,153 FY2026 undercollection.

2026-06-08 - 278 words

Jenniffer González Colón announces 12,957,500.36 new FEMA dollars

Obligation for bridges, roads, schools, AEE, and municipalities, from María to Ernesto.

2026-06-08 - 286 words

Housing: 15 million HOME-ARP to San Juan and 15 to Bayamón, for 17 years

The Junta approves with observations the purchase and rehabilitation of 52 and 55 scattered properties under HUD.

2026-06-08 - 307 words

The Junta approves with observations the LUMA-Pro-Energy contract for three RTUs

229,135.50 dollars, DOE funds DE-GD0001048; GE Vernova exclusive through November 30, 2028.

2026-06-08 - 297 words

The Junta approves 2,146,000 dollars in cooling-tower cells in Río Piedras

Purchase order UPR-Technical Industrial Sales, from bid JSC-AC UPR 003-2024-2025, with institutional funds.

2026-06-06 - 288 words

The Junta certifies the UPR fiscal-plan revision with minimal adjustments

The June 6 account says the certification ignored university and government data and later demanded a comprehensive version. Distinct from the June 18 budget rejection.

2026-06-06 - 314 words

Jenniffer González Colón signs OE-2026-028 and reinforces water distribution

The National Guard activates four 2,000-gallon tanker trucks in Guaynabo and Bayamón; at least ten more trucks are added.

2026-06-05 - 172 words

The BDE reports moderate stability in its May economic-activity index

The Economic Development Bank publishes the metrics for nonfarm payroll employment, electric generation, gasoline consumption, and cement sales.

2026-06-05 - 289 words

Hacienda publishes the June 5 TSA cut against the Liquidity Plan

A single index hosts the weekly Treasury Single Account reports; this note covers June, not each PDF.

2026-06-05 - 259 words

The Junta approves ACAA, ADSEF reapportionments and 9.82 million in UPR internships

Letter 12633 of June 5, distinct from June ledger 12759, 12801, and 12826: observations, deadlines, and a quarterly report as a condition.

2026-06-05 - 282 words

The Junta moves 1.74 million of Salud to PREPA rent and touches SHPO

Letter 12666, distinct from 12633 of the same June 5: 1,740,727 dollars from AAA and nongovernmental entities, and 311,862 dollars of Historic Preservation.

2026-06-05 - 321 words

San Juan's TPI sets a 9:00 a.m. hearing on the suit against AAA

Sala 904: remedies sought by the Municipality of San Juan over water service. The El Vocero page could not be opened.

2026-06-04 - 302 words

Jenniffer González Colón formalizes paving in Añasco and San Sebastián

PR-402 for 4,462,086.98 dollars and PR-446 for 1,765,543.50, from the 94 million package the Junta approved for municipal streets.

2026-06-04 - 300 words

Gabriella Boffelli: the federal House approves 26.2 billion for USDA and FDA

PRFAA reports FY2027 allocations, with 3,056,754,000 dollars for PAN, and sends the package to the United States Senate.

2026-06-04 - 267 words

Jenniffer González Colón lays the first stone of Hospital San Antonio

With the Municipality of Mayagüez, she announces 10 million dollars to rehabilitate the second floor, including a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

2026-06-04 - 399 words

The Junta bulletin: CCPA forum, PROMESA interviews, and OATRH regulation

A single URL groups June 4 at the Colegio de CPA, the El Nuevo Día and El Vocero interviews, and the compensation training.