AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Tourism Connectivity: JetBlue launched daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Ponce, adding another option beyond San Juan and boosting access to Puerto Rico’s southern coast. Air Network Expansion: Frontier Airlines added a daily San Juan–Punta Cana route, aiming to keep low-cost travel available as it reshapes Caribbean and Latin America connectivity. Tourism Demand Watch: Puerto Rico Tourism Minister David Collado said Puerto Rico is a key source market for the Dominican Republic, with arrivals up 7.7% this year and a projection of more than 290,000 visitors by year-end. Retail & Consumer Pulse: Costco reported double-digit June sales growth, with Puerto Rico among its operating footprint, while the U.S. retail scene continues to track strong demand. Education Oversight: A watchdog report alleges nearly $225M in K-12 fraud across six years, including cases tied to Puerto Rico. Legal & Entertainment Rights: Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court cleared the path for Bad Bunny’s dispute over the “Bad Bunny, baby” vocal tag to move forward, setting up a deeper fight over commercial use and potential licensing impacts. Business Finance: Opportunity zones became a permanent planning regime, changing how investors manage deferred gains and reinvestment timelines. Sports Business: Houston Dynamo agreed to acquire Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire, a move aimed at strengthening its attacking core.
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