Shelley C. Chapman (Ret.), co-leader of the court-appointed mediation team overseeing the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s restructuring By THE STAR STAFF The court‑appointed mediation team overseeing the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) restructuring has effectively stepped back from the process, saying the current circumstances leave it with little to do. In its Twenty‑Third Notice and Report, filed Monday, the mediation team, headed by Shelley C. Chapm

A four-year collaborative agreement creates an institutional framework to facilitate the exchange of undergraduate and graduate students between Complutense University of Madrid and the UPR Río Piedras Campus, allowing students from both universities to participate in academic programs of the partner institution. By THE STAR STAFF The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and Complutense University of Madrid (UCM by its initials in Spanish) have established a collaborative agreemen

According to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, the surface level at La Plata reservoir in Comerío fell nine centimeters to 45.71 meters, bringing it even closer to the level triggering operational adjustments, which is 44.90 meters. (Facebook Soy Turista En Puerto Rico) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) said Tuesday that 14 reservoirs registered decreases in their water supplies during the preceding 24 hours amid the dry condit

Police Superintendent Joseph González Falcón said “[o]ur agents conducted a thorough investigation that allowed us to identify the various components of this scheme and bring those allegedly involved to justice.” (Policía de Puerto Rico) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Police Bureau announced on Tuesday that Operation Eslabón resulted in 135 criminal charges against 33 individuals involved in a scheme that processed more than 100 illegal payments for Department of Transport

Ana Teresa Brotóns Gómez, assistant professor at the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras Campus and founder of the market research and strategic consulting firm CoMark By THE STAR STAFF A new study from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) suggests that skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a defining factor in how consumers interpret branded content online. According to the research, one out of every three consumers doubts the authenticity of AI-genera

Estudios Técnicos Inc. reported that its Consumer Financial Fragility Index rose to 42.2 points on a 0-100 scale, remaining within the moderate fragility band but reversing the improvement seen earlier in the year. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico households experienced noticeable tightening in their financial conditions during the second quarter of 2026, according to new figures released by Estudios Técnicos Inc. (ETI). The firm reported that its Consumer Financial Fragility In

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón appointed attorney Pedro César de Jesús Román on Monday as deputy chief of staff at La Fortaleza, a position he assumed immediately. Since Jan. 11, 2025, de Jesús Román had been serving as a senior executive adviser to the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, the Office of the Chief of Staff, and the Public-Private Partnerships Authority. According to La Fortaleza, the attorney has over 20 years of experience in publi

Ernesto Rodríguez, director of the National Weather Service in San Juan, estimated that areas linked to the Carraízo reservoir are facing rainfall deficits of between eight and 10 inches, while deficits in the La Plata basin range from around two to 10 inches, depending on the sector. (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón ruled out implementing a rationing plan this week for customers relying on the La Plata reservoir, noting

Aguirre Power Plant in Salinas (Facebook via Zar de Energia) By THE STAR STAFF Power Expectations LLC issued a forceful public statement Monday rejecting what it called “false, malicious and illegal” allegations surrounding its participation in Puerto Rico’s 400‑megawatt (MW) temporary generation project at the Aguirre Power Plant in Salinas. The remarks by the energy firm’s CEO came days after the Financial Oversight and Management Board revoked approval of the contract and

By THE STAR STAFF First Gentleman José Yovín Vargas began the delivery of water tanks to public housing complexes, starting in the Las Casas complex, as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening the water storage capacity of families in the face of possible service interruptions. During the project launch, Yovín was accompanied by the Secretary of the Department of Housing, Luis Augusto Martínez Román, and the Public Housing Administrator, Juan A. Rosario Hernández. In thi