AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Watch: Puerto Rico’s tourism cooled in June as San Juan airport passenger traffic fell 4.6% to 1,197,574, and year-to-date totals slipped 2.8%, signaling a shift from record growth to more moderate demand. Local Economy: Domestic tourism is still a key jobs engine, with Puerto Rico Tourism Company data showing employment rising from 26,000 to 104,000 over four years as residents face higher travel costs and shorter time off. Bankruptcy Pressure: June closed with 550 bankruptcies, up 8.1% year over year, with restaurants among the most impacted segments and total debts reported at $64.5 million. Energy Affordability: A new report flags rising electricity burdens nationwide, noting Puerto Rico has taken multiple actions to tackle affordability as high-cost households grow. Capital Markets: Gemini launched 0% commission stock trading in most U.S. states, but Puerto Rico is excluded—another reminder that local access to financial products can lag. Sports & Youth: MLB’s All-Star festivities include youth baseball teams from Puerto Rico via MLB Youth Academies, keeping local talent pipelines in the spotlight.
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