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Monday, June 15, 2026

The Briefing

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The Oversight Board is holding its 51st public meeting and has released its FY26 Commonwealth Certified Budget. The board also held a symposium on government budget practices.

In economic news, family firms are seen as key to Puerto Rico's future. FirstBank has raised its ATM withdrawal limit to $1,000 daily. New auto sales have dropped 20% in the first five months of the year. Parallel18 has selected 16 startups, committing $1.6 million in funding. The MCS Foundation has granted $1.5 million to 22 Puerto Rico groups.

Puerto Rico legislative videoYouTube1h ago

Puerto Rico House of Representatives

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Writer, activist, Young Lords veteranBluesky6h ago

Denise Oliver-Velez

Jose Alvarado takes Knicks' title celebration to Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani: 'I'm blessed — and a little drunk' sports.yahoo.com/nba/breaking...

Jose Alvarado takes Knicks' title celebration to Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani: 'I'm blessed — and a little drunk'

Less than 24 hours after a Game 5 win over Spurs in San Antonio to clinch the title, the Knicks guard was back in New York, celebrating his heritage and the title in one of the city's annual Puerto Ri...

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NYC public-media newsroomBluesky16h ago

Gothamist

Knicks jersey, FIFA shirt and a Puerto Rican parade hat: Archbishop embraces NYC's big weekend gothamist.com/news/knicks-...

Knicks jersey, FIFA shirt and a Puerto Rican parade hat: Archbishop embraces NYC's big weekend

The archbishop told worshippers at St. Patrick's Cathedral he watched every minute of the Knicks' championship win and praised sports for bringing people together.

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Federal Latino caucusBluesky1d ago

Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Chairman Adriano Espaillat hosted the 2026 Puerto Rican Cultural Breakfast, bringing together Leader Hakeem Jeffries, elected officials, and community leaders. We were proud to honor Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her historic legacy of service.

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky1d ago

Centro PR

#OnThisDay, June 13, 1966, SCOTUS ruled in “Katzenbach v. Morgan” to uphold protections of the Voting Rights Act for Puerto Ricans in NYC facing English-only literacy tests. The 7-2 decision affirmed Congress’s power to expand civil rights under the 14th Amendment.

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Chicago neighborhood newsroomBluesky1d ago

Block Club Chicago

30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend ☀️ ▪️ Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade ▪️ Midsommarfest ▪️ Greek Fest and more: blockclubchi.co/4oqbGfk

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FOMB official updatesBluesky2d ago

Financial Oversight Board

Public procurement in Puerto Rico is over $4B a year, about a fifth of the Government’s budget. When so much public money is at stake, the rules matter. Read our blog to learn why. https://oversightboard.pr.gov/driving-transparency-and-value-in-puerto-ricos-procurement-processes/

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U.S. territories newsroomBluesky2d ago

Pasquines

The recent breakdown of the Superacueducto in Puerto Rico raises concerns about water supply and infrastructure repair timelines. 1.pasqu.in/V8tf1c

¿Cuánto tiempo tomará reparar la avería en el Superacueducto?

Lo que comenzó como una rotura inicial se convirtió en una intervención más compleja tras el hallazgo de una segundo punto de interés

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky2d ago

Centro PR

New on RicanWritings! 🖋️ Author José A. Laguarta Ramírez discusses the resurgence of the UPR student movement between 1990 and 2005. The article tracks how anti-militarism and the Vieques struggle led to the 2005 tuition strike. Click here to read the full article! → https://ow.ly/bIIb50Z8V2f

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky2d ago

Centro PR

CENTRO at Hunter College is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Research Associate Program. The upcoming research theme, "Black Cuerpas: Race, Body Politics & Culture," invites scholars to examine how race, sex, gender and body politics. Apply now! → https://ow.ly/ZFUW50Zavwj

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Puerto Rico legislative videoYouTube3d ago

Puerto Rico House of Representatives

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Puerto Rico legislative videoYouTube3d ago

Puerto Rico House of Representatives

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U.S. territories newsroomBluesky3d ago

Pasquines

Six individuals have been charged with a scheme involving fraud and identity theft in Puerto Rico, highlighting serious economic and legal implications. 1.pasqu.in/2V5azp

Fraude, identidades robadas y trabajo forzado: acusan a seis por esquema con préstamos

De ser convictos, enfrentan una pena máxima de 20 años de prisión

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Chicago neighborhood newsroomBluesky3d ago

Block Club Chicago

30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend ☀️ ▪️ Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade ▪️ Midsommarfest ▪️ Greek Fest and more: blockclubchi.co/4oqbGfk

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U.S. territories newsroomBluesky4d ago

Pasquines

#TBT: Among the versions of the origin of Puerto Rico's flag design is that the idea of inverting the colors of the Cuban flag came to Antonio Vélez Alvarado, who wrote: "the colors appeared inverted before my eyes ... on June 11, 1890 or 1891." He was a journalist, politician, and revolutionary.

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U.S. territories newsroomBluesky4d ago

Pasquines

#Opinion: Enrique Vázquez Quintana, MD, writes that "the mechanism for selecting judges in both Puerto Rico and the United States merits careful reconsideration."

Depoliticizing the judicial system - Pasquines

By Enrique Vázquez Quintana, MD The justices of the Supreme Courts of both Puerto Rico and the United States are entrusted with interpreting the constitutions of their respective jurisdictions. In…

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Chicago public radioBluesky4d ago

WBEZ Chicago

Something unique is joining the floats during this weekend’s Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade: eight massive sculptures, made up of nearly seven-foot-tall letters, will spell out the Spanish word for “dignity” on the back of a flatbed trailer.

A massive pink sculpture rolling down Division Street is one of many Puerto Rican Fest highlights

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky4d ago

Centro PR

#OnThisDay in 1948, Puerto Rico’s Gag Law (La Ley de la Mordaza) was signed—criminalizing flags, songs, & speech in favor of independence. Owning a Puerto Rican flag became illegal. The Gag Law remained in effect for nine years until it was repealed in 1957 on the basis that it was unconstitutional.

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FOMB official updatesBluesky9d ago

Financial Oversight Board

#FOMBPR Executive Director Robert Mujica and Deputy Executive Director Arnaldo Cruz joined Puerto Rico’s accounting professionals at the @colegiocpapr Audit Forum to discuss the rules, transparency, and trust required for efficient government procurement.

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky12d ago

Centro PR

"A Sea of Islands," a free 2-day symposium at CENTRO, connects voices from PR, Guam, USVI, American Samoa & more on sovereignty & collective freedom. 🌊 📅 June 10–11, 2026 | NYC 🔗 https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/a-sea-of-islands-u-s-territories-in-relation/ #ASeaOfIslands #Decolonize #CENTRO

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky16d ago

Centro PR

Call for Papers 📣 CENTRO Journal invites scholarly and creative contributions for a special issue exploring the cultural, political, and spiritual connections between Puerto Rico and the greater Black Caribbean. Learn more → https://ow.ly/NMiB50Z5iOX

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky19d ago

Centro PR

Reminder! Call for Submissions: “Aquí y allá: Puerto Rican Education across the Archipelago & the Diaspora” This issue seeks scholarship & creative work that examines Puerto Rican educational experiences across the archipelago & the diaspora. Click here to learn more → https://ow.ly/WX5m50YyHJb

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CUNY Center for Puerto Rican StudiesBluesky22d ago

Centro PR

#OnThisDay, May 24, 1987, marked the first Loisaida Festival, an event that has since become a cornerstone of our community. For over 3 decades, the festival has honored the history of the neighborhood, offering a platform to celebrate arts, culture, cuisine & other cultural expressions.

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FOMB official videoYouTube24d ago

Financial Oversight Board

FOMB Press Conference - 51st Public Board Meeting

FOMB Press Conference - 51st Public Board Meeting

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FOMB official videoYouTube24d ago

Financial Oversight Board

FOMB 51st Public Board Meeting

FOMB 51st Public Board Meeting

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FOMB official videoYouTube25d ago

Financial Oversight Board

FOMB 51st Public Board Meeting - ENGLISH AUDIO

FOMB 51st Public Board Meeting - ENGLISH AUDIO

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FOMB official updatesBluesky25d ago

Financial Oversight Board

At the 51st #FOMBPR Public Board Meeting, Executive Director Robert Mujica highlighted key progress: a compliant FY2027 budget, stronger fiscal safeguards, and continued reforms, all supporting Puerto Rico’s path toward long-term stability. Watch remarks: https://bit.ly/4tRym9b

Remarks and updates from Executive Director Robert Mujica at the 50th Public Board Meeting

YouTube video by Financial Oversight & Mgmt Board for Puerto Rico

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FOMB official updatesBluesky25d ago

Financial Oversight Board

51st FOMB Public Board Meeting

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CUNY Puerto Rican Studies videoYouTube26d ago

Centro PR YouTube

CELEBRATING ARLENE TORRES: HONORING A LEGACY OF EDUCATION | CENTRO

CELEBRATING ARLENE TORRES: HONORING A LEGACY OF EDUCATION | CENTRO

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CUNY Puerto Rican Studies videoYouTube33d ago

Centro PR YouTube

Archipelagic Solidarities — Revolutionary, Caribbean, and Transpacific Relations | CENTRO

Archipelagic Solidarities — Revolutionary, Caribbean, and Transpacific Relations | CENTRO

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