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Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed multiple bills into law, approving six measures affecting public health, agriculture and digital government services.
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Puerto Rico gov signs 6 bills on health, agriculture and digital services
Maria Miranda January 9, 2026

The measures introduce changes affecting consumers, farmers and drivers. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Puerto Rico Capitol building in San Juan
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Puerto Rico bill seeks greater transparency at Dept. of Consumer Affairs
Maria Miranda January 8, 2026

The measure would require public reporting on complaints, enforcement and collected funds. #NewsismyBusiness

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Consumer protection in Puerto Rico should be judged by outcomes, not optics, as the Department of Consumer Affairs’ recent enforcement actions prompt debate over substance versus spectacle, writes Antonio Santos.
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DACO: From consumer guardian to political theater?
Contributor December 23, 2025

Antonio Santos: Public enforcement spectacles risk undermining real consumer protection. #NewsismyBusiness

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Hiram Torres-Montalvo, secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, in Spanish), speaks about the agency’s enforcement effort targeting online price disclosures.
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DACO launches ‘Ojo al Precio’ to oversee online sales
NIMB Staff December 10, 2025

Operation targets digital marketplaces to ensure clear, accurate price disclosures under Regulation 9158. #NewsismyBusiness

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A house under construction in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico lawmakers are considering reforms to modernize the island’s Tourist Residences Act. (Credit: stockphotofan1 | Dreamstime.com)
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Bill seeks to strengthen oversight of tourist residence projects
NIMB Staff November 14, 2025

Legislation shifts key regulatory authority to Department of Consumer Affairs and tightens rules on permits, deposits and developer accountability. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Puerto Rico Bankers Association and the Department of Consumer Affairs launched a digital campaign during the 2025 holiday season to educate consumers on fraud prevention, secure payment methods, financial planning and their rights when shopping.
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Bankers Assoc., DACO launch campaign to avoid holiday scams
NIMB Staff November 11, 2025

The joint effort encourages responsible credit use and awareness of consumer rights during the high-spending Christmas season in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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United Retailers Association (CUD) legal representative Agnes Martínez testifies during a House Consumer Affairs Committee hearing on a bill that would ban minimum purchase requirements for card payments in Puerto Rico.
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Bill aims to ban credit card minimums in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff October 17, 2025

DACO supports measure to protect consumers; retailers warn it could hurt small businesses. #NewsismyBusiness

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A survey by the Puerto Rico Association of Condominiums and Access Controls found support for conciliation committees as a way to ease disputes and reduce regulatory caseloads. (Credit: Marilyn Volan | Dreamstime.com)
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Survey: Condo owners back conciliation committee plan
NIMB Staff October 1, 2025

Majority support proposal to revive committee as tool for mediation, cost savings and improved coexistence. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Puerto Rico Supreme Court is being asked to strike down a liability exemption shielding LUMA Energy from consumer damage claims. (Credit: Carl Fiorito-López)
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ICSE takes LUMA liability exemption fight to Supreme Court
Michelle Kantrow September 12, 2025

Institute argues only Puerto Rico’s Legislature can approve exemptions shielding utility from consumer damage claims. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico reviews plastic bag ban: Did it really work?
Maria Miranda September 10, 2025

Senators debate consumer costs and environmental impact. #NewsismyBusiness

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LUMA Energy offices in San Juan.
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Department of Consumer Affairs sues to void LUMA immunity clause
NIMB Staff July 23, 2025

DACO seeks to restore consumers’ rights to claim damages for energy service failures, alleging unconstitutional waiver of liability. #NewsismyBusiness

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The monthly average of solar installations stands at 4,289, while complaints filed with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, in Spanish) average 44 per month.
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SESA study: Solar consumer complaints remain under 1% despite growth
NIMB Staff June 19, 2025

Industry urges continued support for DACO’s renewable energy mediation office. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Puerto Rico House Consumer Affairs Committee held a hearing to probe LUMA Energy’s denials of claims for damaged appliances.
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Lawmakers investigate LUMA’s rejection of 1,800+ damage claims
NIMB Staff May 28, 2025

Lawmakers question liability limits, hint at legislative action. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Valerie Rodríguez-Erazo during the agency’s strategic roundtable event in San Juan.
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DACO chief gathers past secretaries to boost consumer protection
NIMB Staff April 9, 2025

DACO has outlined several strategic recommendations that will be integrated into the agency’s work plan. #NewsismyBusiness

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Plastic ban enforcement paused in Puerto Rico amid concerns from businesses
Maria Miranda January 29, 2025

The government is focusing on education and addressing issues faced by small businesses. #NewsismyBusiness

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“Policies enacted by the [Government of Puerto Rico] do not reflect the urgent needs of the electric power sector. On the contrary, many policies are likely to undermine reliability.”

 

— RAND’s “Priority Recommendations for Puerto Rico to Promote Well-Being and Economic Growth”

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