CRECE says stagnation has turned into contraction — a NAPREC perspective
An analysis by the Center for Economic Renewal, Growth and Excellence (CRECE) found that Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity Index fell for a third consecutive quarter in the second quarter of 2026 and concluded that the island is in a recession. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Roosevelt Roads clears site for a marine business center — a NAPREC perspective
Demolition began at the former Coast Guard pier at Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba to make way for the Marine Business, Research & Innovation Center, with the Department of Economic Development and Commerce investing more than $100,000 in the work. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Study: local farmers can compete on price in 30 of 74 products — a NAPREC perspective
A University of Puerto Rico study published in Agriculture & Food Security found that local farmers’ prices were lower than import costs for 30 of 74 agricultural products analyzed, using 2023 price data. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.