Puerto Rico treats hundreds of medical travelers each year from across the Caribbean—patients who arrive not for convenience or cosmetic care, but because lifesaving services do not exist where they live. Throughout the years, the Puerto Rico government has made efforts to boost medical tourism, primarily with patients from the U.S. mainland, but without much […]
The Senate President argued that the current permit system allows for bureaucrats to make arbitrary decisions when evaluating permit applications Despite public disagreements with the governor about her proposed permit reform, House Speaker, Carlos “Johnny” Méndez and Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz both expect to accomplish permit reform by the end of the legislative session. […]
Nearly a decade after Congress imposed the Financial Oversight and Management Board through Promesa, Puerto Rico stands at a critical crossroads. While the Island has restructured most of its debt and restored fiscal stability in some areas, unresolved challenges—including Prepa’s bankruptcy, stalled fiscal reforms, and questions about long-term economic sustainability—continue to fuel debate over the Board’s legacy and Puerto Rico’s future after Promesa.
Puerto Rico tourism is heading for a strong summer, with higher demand, record revenue, and growth in international markets.
Wall Street opens mixed as oil rises above $102 and tensions grow.
The U.S. economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching a 2% annualized rate, driven by strong investment and export gains.
