AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPuerto Rico Flood Defense: Ferrovial just won a $1.078bn U.S. Army Corps contract to widen and deepen San Juan’s Río Piedras channel, adding floodwalls, dredging, and utility relocations—aimed at cutting an estimated $126m a year in flood damages. Biotech Investment: Amgen also announced an extra $300m expansion of its Puerto Rico biologics manufacturing in Juncos, targeting more capacity and next-gen production, with hundreds of construction jobs. Healthcare Access Pressure: A new Puerto Rico Health Department check found most OB-GYN offices can’t be reached or aren’t actually delivering maternity care—leaving many pregnant patients traveling hours for delivery services. Local Governance & Oversight: A federal judge sent a Puerto Rico labs reimbursement dispute back to local court, keeping the fight over payments and responsibility alive. Workforce & Economy: Separate coverage highlights ongoing debate over Puerto Rico’s Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission, with private-sector groups calling for its elimination over representation and spending concerns.
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