33 municipalities lost more than 15% of their residents since 2000 — a NAPREC perspective
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics reported that 33 of 78 municipalities lost more than 15% of their population between 2000 and 2025, led by Guánica (45.8%), Ceiba (41%) and Loíza (33.7%). Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Treasury logs 65,891 sales tax filings in the unified system — a NAPREC perspective
Puerto Rico’s Treasury Department said 65,891 businesses filed their July sales and use tax returns through SURI by the August 20 deadline, the first cycle since 73 municipalities joined the consolidated platform under Act 72-2025. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
ABRE index: 43% of municipalities spent more than their revenue in 2024 — a NAPREC perspective
ABRE Puerto Rico’s 12th Municipal Fiscal Health Index found that 43% of municipalities spent more than their general fund revenue in 2024, up from 39%, even as debt-service indicators improved. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.