AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPuerto Rico Power Fight: Luma Energy countersued Puerto Rico’s government, accusing it of acting “in bad faith” and trying to fulfill a campaign promise to cancel its power contract—adding fresh legal pressure to an island still battling chronic outages and a grid recovery after Hurricane Maria. Food Safety Recall: MorningStar Farms recalled Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the U.S. and Puerto Rico due to possible plastic contamination, urging consumers to discard affected UPC-coded batches. Tourism & Luxury Demand: Discover Puerto Rico says the island is positioned to capture luxury travel growth, citing strong occupancy in upper upscale segments and a visitor mix heavily driven by the U.S. diaspora. Retail Loss Prevention: Experts highlighted shoplifting as a major retail problem in Puerto Rico and the U.S., pointing to staffing, training, and inventory controls as practical deterrents. Business Climate: A report warns Puerto Rico’s competitiveness has slipped, while another piece stresses trust as a key ingredient for attracting investment. Sanctions Watch: The U.S. announced new sanctions targeting Cuban entities tied to GAESA, a move analysts say could spook investors and worsen Cuba’s economic strain—an issue with regional spillover relevance.
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