AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPuerto Rico Health & Finance: Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital in Vega Baja justified a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, citing a power outage that hit its billing system, falling utilization since 2023, and cash-flow pressure as debts mount. Puerto Rico Infrastructure & Utilities: The federal oversight board is pitching a $3B bond settlement to restructure PREPA’s power-company debt, as Puerto Rico’s broader restructuring and governance questions continue to ripple through the economy. Puerto Rico Water & Cost Pressures: Water and electricity price hikes are adding new strain on businesses and consumers, with local systems already under heavy pressure. Tourism & Travel: Puerto Rico tourism is gaining momentum, with passenger traffic up more than 50% for the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destination and revenue surpassing $1B between January and May. Tech & Payments: Arival Bank launched stablecoin payments through its network of bank partners, signaling more mainstream digital-asset rails for commerce. Business & Capital Markets: Banco Popular led a multi-million-dollar refinancing for Metropistas alongside local banks, a sign of continued deal flow in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure finance. Global Business Watch: Tesla rolled out the Model Y L in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a six-seat, longer-range setup aimed at family buyers.
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