AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPuerto Rico Energy & Corporate Watch: Corteva’s planned split into Vylor (seeds/genetics) and New Corteva (crop protection) faces legal pressure from state attorneys general, Puerto Rico and D.C., who argue the move could shift about $39B in assets to avoid liability tied to PFAS “forever chemicals.” Local Business & Community: Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company is again in the spotlight after a report says additional “Miss Universe” sponsorship payments were processed through new invoices and transfers, raising questions about public funds handling. Finance & Compliance: The IRS issued drought-related tax relief guidance for farmers and ranchers, listing Puerto Rico among qualifying jurisdictions—allowing more time to replace livestock and defer gains from forced sales. Health & Workforce Impact: A new American Heart Association statement flags cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults, with Puerto Rico highlighted among groups facing especially high blood-pressure rates—fueling calls for culturally tailored prevention and better access to care. Payments Industry: i-payout expanded its U.S. money-transmitter licensing footprint while pushing toward a European EMI license, aiming to broaden payout capabilities for cross-border businesses. Tech/Healthcare R&D: FemPulse said clinical data will be presented at the International Continence Society meeting in October, as the company advances its non-invasive vaginal neuromodulation device.
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