As the newest Executive Order establishing the conditions for Puerto Rico residents and visitors to manage the COVID-19 pandemic takes effect today, members of the government’s security team will hold an emergency meeting to craft a response to an escalating number of violent incidents mostly involving tourists in and around San Juan. Puerto Rico Police […]
The Puerto Rico National Guard has been called upon to help stabilize the delivery of provisions to the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra with two vessels that will cover the maritime routes starting today. The two ships will join the rotation already served by the Mr. Mason and Marilin H. cargo ships that connect […]
When President Biden signed American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), expectations were created in many in the United States and Puerto Rico that economic conditions will improve. In a preliminary assessment, economic analysis firm Estudios Técnicos Inc. estimated that Puerto Rico will receive an amount close to $10 billion in funds from H.R. 1319. A […]