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The president faces voter frustration over inflation, tariffs and rising fuel costs as Democrats target vulnerable Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Read more below. ow.ly/buXc5100Wct #businessnews #donaldtrump #economy #inflation #midterms #news #usnews #wjournal

Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

Rising inflation, higher gas prices and living costs threaten Republican support as voters question Donald Trump's economic promises ahead of midterms.

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Lawmakers seek to use emergency reserves to cover fuel costs and ease the impact of higher electricity rates on households and businesses. Read more below. ow.ly/Qer751012KY #businessnews #electricity#energycosts #news #politics #puertorico #wjournal

PPD Introduces Three Measures to Ease Puerto Rico’s Electricity Costs

Lawmakers seek to use emergency reserves to cover fuel costs and ease the impact of higher electricity rates on households and businesses.

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Learn about them below. ow.ly/7Jew5100Vgf #businessnews #climatechange #hottopics #news #puertorico #recognition #wjournal

Three Puerto Ricans Named to 2026 List of 100 Latinos Leading Climate Action

Three Puerto Ricans have been recognized in the eighth edition of the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list, an initiative led by environmental nonprofit Sachamama in partnership with...

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The latest Think Strategically column from Birling Capital is up on our webpage. Click below to read. ow.ly/cB6Q5100VfC #birlingcapital #businessnews #column #economy #news #opinion #puertorico #thinkstrategically #wjournal
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Find out the details about the seventh edition. ow.ly/HEqL5100VeH #businessnews #careers #economy #employment #jobfair #news #puertorico #wjournal

Job fair returns to Plaza Las Américas

With the goal of bringing job opportunities to individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, EL VOCERO, W Journal's sister publication in collaboration with Conexión Laboral of San Juan, will...

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Projections show the population aged 60 and older in both municipalities could grow by 12.5% between 2024 and 2030. Read more below. ow.ly/mqai5100Ve7 #arecibo #businessnews #economy #hatillo #news #poverty #puertorico #seniors #wjournal

More Than 14,000 Older Adults Live Below Poverty Level in Arecibo and Hatillo

More than 14,000 older adults in Arecibo and Hatillo live below the poverty level, according to 2024 data provided by Puerto Rico’s Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly.

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The practice could reduce waste and the sector’s environmental footprint, but experts warn that it requires technical assessments. Read more below. ow.ly/leYC5100VbR #businessnews #construction #economy #news #puertorico #reusablematerials #topstory #wjournal
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Puerto Rico Abraza al Mundo celebrates cultural diversity through plena, featuring songs from Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Brazil and other countries. ow.ly/zmqp5100yES

Los Pleneros de la Cresta Release Album Celebrating Global Music Through Puerto Rican Plena

Puerto Rican musical group Los Pleneros de la Cresta has released Puerto Rico Abraza al Mundo (Puerto Rico Embraces the World), a new album that reimagines iconic songs from seven countries through...

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The new email scam uses fake cloud storage alerts to trick consumers into sharing sensitive financial information. Read more below. ow.ly/rQVv5100tIz #businessnews #daco #news #phishing #puertorico #wjournal

DACO Warns Consumers of New Cloud Storage Phishing Scam Targeting Financial Information

Puerto Rico’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) has warned consumers about a new email-based scam that impersonates cloud storage service providers to steal banking and credit card information.

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Grapes Gone Wild debuted at an unconventional tasting event. Read more below. ow.ly/c66C5100seq #businessnews #buzzballzs #food #lifestyle #news #puertorico #wjournal

BuzzBallz Launches Eighth Flavor in Puerto Rico as Brand Expands RTD Cocktail Market Share

BuzzBallz has introduced its eighth flavor in Puerto Rico as the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand continues to expand its market presence and experiment with new ways to engage consumers.

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Banco Popular recorded a 26% year-on-year increase in its earnings, although its deposits declined compared to the previous quarter. Read more below. ow.ly/jZOu5100saG #bancopopular #banking #businessnews #earnings #news #puertorico #quarterlyreport #thirdquarter #wjournal
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PRISA Group affiliate selected for a proposed $4 million public park as the developer advances a separate $20 million sports and recreation complex. Read more below. ow.ly/iiOr5100s8G #businessnews #construction #development #news #puertorico #wjournal

Puerto Rico Convention District Unveils $24 Million in Proposed Park and Sports Investments

The Puerto Rico Convention District Authority has announced approximately $24 million in proposed investments tied to two recreational developments, as it seeks to attract private capital and expand...

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The funding includes more than $75.6 million for public assistance projects and over $6.2 million for hazard mitigation efforts across the island. Read more below. ow.ly/7RRG5100s7a #businessnews #federalfunding #FEMA #news #politics #puertorico #wjournal

FEMA Approves Nearly $82 Million for Disaster Recovery and Resilience Projects in Puerto Rico

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved nearly $82 million in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation funding for Puerto Rico to help communities recover from past disasters and...

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Consumer confidence hits a yearly low as rising costs prompt spending cuts and force businesses to rethink marketing strategies. Read more below. ow.ly/usOL5100s2x #businessnews #consumerconfidence #economy #news #puertorico #topstory #wjournal
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The 30-year-old artisan tells how she started and her achievements. Read more below. ow.ly/ajVb5100241 #feature #lifestyle #news #profile #puertorico #wjournal
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New facilities will support Puerto Rico artisans, improve public spaces and strengthen cultural tourism in Old San Juan. Read more below. ow.ly/ORvk51005Xu #artisans #businessnews #lifestyle #news #puertorico #streetvendors #wjournal

Old San Juan to Add New Artisan Spaces at Paseo de Ballajá Garden

Governor Jenniffer González Colón has announced a project to create new spaces for artisans to display and sell their work at Paseo de Ballajá Garden in Old San Juan, an initiative aimed at support...

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The company reports steady quarterly profits, loan growth and a new $350 million share repurchase program. Read more below. ow.ly/y45J5100cr1 #businessnews #firstbank #news #puertorico #quarterlyresults #thirdquarter #wjournal

FirstBank Parent Company Reports $96.1 Million in Third-Quarter Earnings

First BanCorp., the parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported net income of $96.1 million for the third quarter of 2026, matching its earnings from the previous quarter as loan balances and...

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Read the company's third quarter results below. ow.ly/Nq5r510028i #banking #businessnews #news #orientalbank #puertorico #quarterlyresults #thirdquarter #wjournal
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The company expects a 500% productivity increase with new package-sorting technology designed to improve distribution and delivery across Puerto Rico. Read more below. ow.ly/vgNc510022y #businessnews #expansion #investment #news #puertorico #wjournal

IslandWide expands its operations in Puerto Rico

IslandWide Group, a Puerto Rico-based logistics, distribution and ground transportation company, has launched a new automated package-sorting system following a $612,000 financing arrangement with...

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The project has secured $2 million in federal funding. Read more below. ow.ly/Yg02510021J #businessnews #construction #expansion #funding #news #puertorico #wjournal

Hogar Ruth Begins $3.5 Million Integrated Services Center in Vega Alta

Hogar Ruth has begun construction of a $3.5 million Integrated Services Center in downtown Vega Alta, a project designed to expand access to legal, medical and support services for survivors of...

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