AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMinimum Wage Debate: Puerto Rico Economists Association (AEPR) backed keeping the Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission, warning lawmakers against scrapping the technical body and handing minimum-wage setting to the legislature alone, arguing wage policy needs evaluation, transparency, and research capacity. Car Market Chill: April closed with 7,652 new car units sold in Puerto Rico—down 27.8% year over year—as buyers felt inflation pressures and a tougher macroeconomic mix. MLB Labor Talks: MLB and the MLB Players Association kicked off negotiations with opening presentations, no proposals yet, but the big questions—like whether a salary cap is coming—are set to dominate as the current deal expires Dec. 1. ICE Presence Fight: In the U.S., Pittsburgh moved to bar ICE from using some city property for operations, requiring warrants for access to non-public areas. Powerball Buzz: The Powerball jackpot climbed to $69M for Wednesday’s drawing, with Puerto Rico among the places where tickets can be bought.
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