AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPuerto Rico Rum Industry: Puerto Rico’s Rum of Puerto Rico program secured new commercial partnerships with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins, aiming to boost year-round visibility for local rum brands in major U.S. markets through events and fan experiences. Banking & Markets: Puerto Rico’s Birling Capital indexes showed resilience amid Wall Street volatility, with the PRSI up 4.88% for the week and Popular, First BanCorp and OFG among the strongest performers. Supreme Court & Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states’ ability to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day as long as they were postmarked by then, a ruling that explicitly includes Puerto Rico among jurisdictions with grace periods. Legal/Compliance: A new federal air-travel disability training rule takes effect, pushing airlines to improve hands-on staff training for wheelchair and mobility-device assistance. Sports Betting Probe: Former NBA guard Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted in a game-fixing and prop-betting scheme tied to alleged bribery and wire fraud. Retail & Real Estate: Houzeo launched a $399 flat-fee MLS plan with $0 at closing for sellers, while Sephora rolled out “Quiet Hours” to reduce in-store distractions.
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