AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Governance: Puerto Rico’s energy czar Josué Colon Ortiz faces fresh scrutiny over reports that he urged subordinates to “make sure the contract gets signed” as a nearly $6 billion grid deal neared an August deadline. Tourism & Legal Fight: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company issued a cease-and-desist to Miss Universe figure Nawat Itsaragrisil, disputing his claims about the pageant’s corporate structure and the handling of public funds. Business Expansion: Customed Inc. will invest $12 million in Fajardo to expand medical-product sterilization capacity, creating 35 jobs. Public Finance & Oversight: A First Circuit ruling upheld the Oversight Board in the PREPA bondholder fight, keeping subordination of an $8.5B claim intact. Corporate/Finance Watch: Puerto Rican bank executive Tomás Niembro Concha was sentenced to 112 months for $24.9M fraud and Venezuela sanctions evasion, underscoring DOJ focus on executive accountability. Local Economy & Jobs: CUD presented a plan to expand growth opportunities for Puerto Rico’s small businesses. Culture & Identity: The independent film “Esta Isla” is set for screenings in Connecticut exploring Puerto Rican identity amid economic hardship.
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