Treasury Secretary Ángel Pantoja Rodríguez By THE STAR STAFF Treasury Secretary Ángel Pantoja Rodríguez said Tuesday that proposed amendments to Puerto Rico’s Internal Revenue Code could lead to an extension of the current tax filing deadline, set for April 15, as lawmakers begin the second regular legislative session. “The deadline is April 15. In the past, we’ve started the tax cycle in mid-February, but with these proposed tax relief measures, those dates could shift sligh

“Given the reality of fentanyl and the increase in overdoses in multiple jurisdictions, it is essential that Puerto Rico continues to move forward with responsible, humane, and prevention-focused measures,” the head of the Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration said. By THE STAR STAFF The Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration (ASSMCA by its initials in Spanish) announced Tuesday that it has strengthened its Naloxone Saturation Plan as a pr

Public Housing Administrator Juan A. Rosario Hernández By THE STAR STAFF Public Housing Administrator Juan A. Rosario Hernández announced Tuesday the implementation of mandatory visits to inspect apartments in Puerto Rico’s 328 public housing complexes where minors or elderly individuals reside. “The priority of the Public Housing Administration [AVP by its initials in Spanish] is to ensure that every resident lives in a safe and healthy environment,” the official said. “This

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced Tuesday the submission of 17 new appointments to the island Senate aimed at reinforcing the administration of justice and filling vacancies on boards and commissions. All appointments will take effect once they are reviewed and confirmed by the Senate. For the Department of Justice, the governor designated Alexandra Villamán Santiago and Katiria E. Encarnación García as assistant prosecutors I. Attorney Itzamar Peña Ra

By THE STAR STAFF Agronomist Irving Rodríguez Torres, the newly appointed secretary of the Department of Agriculture, has unveiled an ambitious administrative agenda aimed at modernizing Puerto Rico’s agricultural sector. His plan prioritizes cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, optimizing the use of federal funds, boosting value-added production, and driving local transformation. A key pillar of the strategy is integrating science, technology, and data into decision-making proce

Rep. Adriana Gutiérrez Colón, at lectern, warned of broader implications for public health and human rights. “This is not an isolated measure, but rather it joins other initiatives by the NPP that seek to impose state control over women’s bodies, disregarding public health and human rights considerations,” she said. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) legislative delegations in the island House and Senate voiced strong opposition Tuesday to Gov. Jennif

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced on Tuesday the allocation of $9.5 million to the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust to finance research projects, strengthen technology transfer, and expand innovative entrepreneurship initiatives. “Puerto Rico is competing today in an economy where true value comes from the ability to generate knowledge, innovate, and transform ideas into real opportunities,” the governor said in a written statement. “

Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero Concerns rise in view of upcoming large-scale events By THE STAR STAFF Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero warned on Tuesday that Puerto Rico is in its fourth consecutive week above the influenza epidemic threshold and reiterated the call for vaccination and to reinforce preventive measures in light of upcoming large-scale events. “This sustained behavior above the epidemiological thresholds confirms that the virus is circulating widely in