AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPuerto Rico SME Expansion: Centro Unido de Detallistas (CUD) says it will push growth and expansion opportunities for Puerto Rican small and medium-sized businesses across the Caribbean, aiming to open new markets and partnerships. Energy & Governance Watch: A new report raises fresh concerns about Puerto Rico’s energy leadership, alleging Energy Czar Josué Colon Ortiz pressured staff to sign a nearly $6B grid deal despite doubts about the business group involved—adding heat to the island’s ongoing power-sector cleanup. Banking Shock: Puerto Rico’s financial regulator, OCIF, ordered the closure of Banex International Bank, citing liquidity shortfalls and major accounting issues, including large receivables tied to the sole shareholder. Tourism & Pageant Fallout: Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company delivered documents tied to the Miss Universe 2026 agreement as the Miss Universe-Nawat dispute escalates, with Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly withdrawing from the pageant fight. Local Business & Jobs: Claro launched a fiber optic campaign, while Puerto Rico truckers warned of service cuts if fuel surcharges aren’t paid—both tied to cost pressures affecting everyday commerce. Culture & Community: A Puerto Rican film, “Esta Isla,” is set to arrive in Connecticut with talks on identity and belonging, as Hispanic Heritage Month programming continues.
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