AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPuerto Rico Development Watch: Puerto Rico authorized the $2 billion Esencia luxury project in Cabo Rojo, including 500 hotel rooms, 1,200 residences, two golf courses, and a 24/7 medical center—while environmentalists warn the approval lacked enough public scrutiny and could strain resources and wildlife. Trade & Enforcement: The U.S. DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force topped $1 billion in recoveries and charged losses in under a year, targeting customs fraud tied to transshipment, mislabeling, and false declarations. Coastal Risk: A new report says sargassum is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, with scientists observing large-scale growth in the region rather than just ocean-current drift—raising concerns for tourism and marine life. Local Business & Community: Rochester’s Puerto Rican Festival at Parcel 5 wraps with a Saturday parade, while police plan extra coverage for the North Clinton Avenue corridor after past violence. Market Access for Small Firms: National Retail Solutions launched SellMyBodega.com, a new online marketplace connecting independent store owners with buyers nationwide.
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