Chamber in the News
Cámara en los Medios
Presidency: Luis E. Pizarro-Otero, Esq.
2024-2025
You will be able to access news from the country’s media related to the PRCC and its efforts for the benefit of the business community.
November
Private Sector Pleased with Election Results in Puerto Rico and the United States
November 6, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
Business owners and executives interviewed by El Nuevo Día do not believe that Donald Trump’s victory in the United States will impact the local economy in the coming four-year term.
October
Candidates to Washington Bet on Alliances to Boost the Economy
October 30, 2024 | Notiseis WIPR
In order to focus on and understand legislative processes in Congress, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce listened to proposals from the candidates for Resident Commissioner in Washington.
September
“We are going to complete this transformation”: LUMA Energy to affirm before Congress that it expects to remain in charge of energy transmission and distribution.
September 26, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
The officials responsible for Puerto Rico’s electrical system will testify this Thursday before the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs amid criticism over recent blackouts.
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Cámara de Comercio pedirá la intervención del Congreso de EEUU en la crisis energética
Sin Comillas, 25 de septiembre
Chamber of Commerce to travel to Washington to advocate for federal funds.
September 17, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
It will also seek to expedite the reconstruction of the energy system and identify alternative operators for possible hiring.
Related news:
Cámara de Comercio viajará a Washington para abogar por fondos federales
También buscará agilizar la reconstrucción del sistema energético e identificar alternativas de operadores para su posible contratación- NOTICEL, 17 de sept.
Cámara de Comercio busca agilizar desembolso de fondos de recuperación para la isla
Mediante una nueva ronda de reuniones con oficiales gubernamentales en la capital federal – Metro, 18 de sept.
Representantes de la Cámara de Comercio se reunirán con los proponentes del Project 2025
Ey Boricua, 17 de sept.
Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico defiende fondos federales de recuperación
Magazine PR, 17 de sept.
Casa Blanca reúne a representantes de Puerto Rico para discutir “los impactos” en la isla de la administración de Joe Biden
Miembros del gabinete del gobierno de Estados Unidos hablarán este jueves ante directivos de instituciones, organizaciones comunitarias y políticos
El Nuevo Día, 19 de sept.
Exploran nuevas opciones para la red eléctrica
La Cámara de Comercio ausculta en Washington alternativas y recomendaciones en caso de que el gobierno de Puerto Rico deba cambiar la administración del sistema
El Nuevo Día, 20 de sept.
July
The Private Sector Judges the Legislature's Management
July 28, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
In this four-year term, measures were approved to “fish for votes” instead of promoting business activity, says the Chamber of Commerce, while legislative leaders assert that significant progress was made for the economy, including reducing public debt.
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Seeks to Influence Political Platforms to promote the return of Puerto Ricans to the island and make economic development viable
July 16, 2024
Court issues first order in lawsuit seeking to stop the wage increase.
July 1, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
Meanwhile, the Secretary of Labor emphasizes that the $10.50 per hour wage is in effect, starting today, Monday, July 1st.
Business owners sue the government to halt the increase in the minimum wage to $10.50 per hour.
June 30, 2024 | El Nuevo Día
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce and five other business organizations allege that the Evaluating Commission acted ultra vires in approving the raise that would benefit around 245,000 workers.
