AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Crisis in San Juan: Puerto Rico is facing severe water shortages, with the governor activating the National Guard as residents in major metro areas report intermittent service and are forced to buy potable water and rely on water trucks. Local Governance: San Juan’s mayor is pushing back in the water fight, including a lawsuit against the Water and Sewer Authority, while officials say the root cause hasn’t been publicly pinned down. Economic Development: San Juan will allocate $5 million to help create and expand businesses in priority sectors, routing support through a Business Concierge permit-and-incentives hub. Business & Trade: The DDEC and the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce launched a new Puerto Rico Export Manual to help local firms break into international markets. U.S.-Cuba Tensions: The U.S. announced sanctions on Cuba’s state oil and gas company Cupet, a move experts say could worsen shortages and blackouts. Military & Environment: A Pentagon delay pushes PFAS “forever chemical” cleanup timelines for nearly 200 military sites, including locations in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico in U.S. Politics: Delaware designated June 11 as “Puerto Rico Day,” highlighting Latino representation in state government.
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