AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiss World Spotlight: Puerto Rico’s Suil Pagan made the Miss World 2026 Top 40 after securing a spot through the pageant’s fast-track challenges, as the event revealed its early qualifiers ahead of the Sept. 7 finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam. FIBA Women’s World Cup: In Berlin, the U.S. opened with a 94-61 win over China behind Caitlin Clark’s 14 points and 11 assists, while Australia beat Puerto Rico 70-54 in the Opals’ opener—setting up tougher matches for Puerto Rico’s campaign. Tourism Boost: Visa Consulting & Analytics says Bad Bunny’s sold-out San Juan concerts drove nearly 11% more Visa transactions citywide versus last year, with international spending up sharply—especially in food and lodging. Local Governance & Finance: Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón announced legislation to enable “Trump Accounts” in Puerto Rico, aiming to expand tax-advantaged savings for children and young people. Energy & Climate: UT researchers are studying how hurricanes and extreme weather are reshaping Puerto Rico’s communities and ecosystems through CCAN, focusing on landslides, reservoirs, and agriculture impacts.
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