Скачать или смотреть Puerto Rico Week in Review: Power Bill Debate, Cost-of-Living Gaps & Holiday Spending Trends

• Dairy expansion: Tres Monjitas announced a $35 million Route 2030 expansion, adding new facilities and increasing production capacity as the company modernizes operations.

• Cost-of-living gaps: The Institute of Statistics reports major differences between stateside metros and Puerto Rico, with utilities and food driving higher costs on the island and several U.S. cities exceeding San Juan’s expenses.

• Energy rate debate: Solar and consumer groups oppose LUMA’s proposal to raise the residential fixed charge from $4 to $15, arguing it would burden low-income households and undermine Puerto Rico’s energy-transition goals.

• Thrift shopping boom: Pre-loved shopping is surging as younger generations embrace sustainability and affordability, with Goodwill expanding across the island and recommerce gaining traction.

• Holiday budgets tighten: A new survey shows most consumers feel worse off financially heading into the season and plan to cut back on spending as utility bills, food prices and tariffs strain household budgets.

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