Puerto Rico consumers spend $8.5 billion in food annually, an amount that represents 15 percent of their total expenses, making the sector one of the most important components of the local economy.
Doral Financial Corporation, the holding company of Doral Bank and Doral Bank FSB, reported a net loss of $30.2 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to a net income of $4.5 million for the prior quarter ended June 30.
Rico’s low broadband penetration and Internet usage levels are holding the island back from achieving true economic growth, industry experts agreed Wednesday, saying that with just 40-out-of-100 people using the Internet, progress is — and will likely remain — stunted.