Water Crisis Response: FEMA says it will provide water trailers to Puerto Rico for up to 30 days as drought forces rotating 48-hour shutoffs affecting more than 180,000 households, with the governor coordinating an interagency plan with municipalities. Infrastructure Funding: Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced FEMA obligated more than $513 million for nine recovery and reconstruction projects, including over $509 million for permanent repairs to the Guajataca Dam. Business Compliance: Puerto Rico’s DACO warned restaurants they can’t charge a separate “water fee” or related charges during the emergency, citing an order freezing prices on essential water-related goods and services. Hotel Investment Watch: New research pegs Puerto Rico’s active hotel and branded residential pipeline at $3.57 billion in disclosed investment, arriving as passenger traffic softens and raises questions about how fast the pipeline will convert. Energy Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy renewed emergency orders to keep PREPA dispatching critical generation and continue vegetation management to reduce outages. Legal/Competition: AG Ford announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price inflation and reduced competition. Maritime Policy: A Jones Act waiver extension for 90 days drew mixed reactions as shipbuilding groups warn exemptions could weaken the domestic maritime base. Local Economy Lens: A market-focused piece contrasts Wall Street’s strength with Puerto Rico’s decelerating growth and water-crisis costs hitting households and businesses. Tourism/Events: Bad Bunny is reportedly considering two (possibly three) end-of-August concerts at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, pending official confirmation. Governance & Federal Budget: The U.S. Senate approved a continuing resolution extending federal funding through Dec. 11, a move Puerto Rico officials say helps maintain program continuity.