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El Vocero de Puerto Rico (August 2025-Present)

Selected articles written for publication at El Vocero and its English language platform, W Journal.

W Journal PR •

“Formula Blue” arrives for the first time at Puerto Rican hotel

The Holiday Inn Express (HIE) in Condado has remodeled its lodging facilities to establish a new “Formula Blue” standard, focused on meeting the needs of executives and business travelers visiting the island.The project stems from a $6 million investment and includes the renovation of spaces for executive meetings, accessible technology, and areas that foster both productivity and relaxation.“This change helps us better serve a Puerto Rico that is experiencing growth in tourism, especially in bu...
W Journal PR •

Boquerón Businesses Impacted by Government Shutdown

José Vargas Lozada owns Boros Grill in Boquerón, which has faced difficult times this year due to weather conditions, electricity price increases, and recently, the federal government shutdown.As a small business owner in the southwest region of the island, the impacts of this year's events have been enormous on his income, especially the federal shutdown."All of these things have affected us because right now, it's supposed to be the time when Americans are arriving, because it's the cold seaso...
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Puerto Rico Heads to Spain on Trade Mission

With the goal of positioning Puerto Rican companies on the international stage and increasing the island's visibility as an investment destination, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC in Spanish acronym) is preparing for its next trade mission to Spain, scheduled for November.The delegation will include 19 local companies from the life sciences, technology, consulting, food, and household goods sectors, which will have the opportunity to present their products and services...
The Weekly Journal •

“If you're in the industry, you should be here”: ASORE kicks off its annual Restaurant Show

Freddie Martín brought his business, UniProducts, to the Puerto Rico Restaurant Association (ASORE in Spanish acronym) Restaurant Show with one mission: to grow the baking and pastry industry.“It can boost the business. This business has been in the family for over 20 years, and we're giving it a slightly different spin on the baking side”, he said.Martín believes that exposure is key for any business and that if a business doesn't go public to exhibit itself, it's not committed to the industry....
The Weekly Journal •

Manufacturing Sector Has Great Reshoring Opportunity in Puerto Rico

The manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico has a great opportunity to attract companies through reshoring thanks to the policies of President Donald Trump's administration.The industry, which represents 43% of the Gross Domestic Product and is estimated to generate 300,000 direct and indirect jobs, is experiencing increasing interest in promoting the island as an investment and business destination."Since the political situation that has unfolded over the past nine months was announced, it has pr...
The Weekly Journal •

Government Shutdown to Cause Employee Suspensions and Operational Delays

The United States government began October with a government shutdown due to President Donald Trump and Congress's failure to reach an agreement to maintain the operations of government programs and services by today's deadline.As federal organizations feel the effects of the government shutdown, Gabriella Boffelli, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFFA), announced the continuation of operations of essential services on the island."At PRFFA, we recognize the...
The Weekly Journal •

International Tourism Fair a Success for Local Communities

The International Tourism Fair (FITUR, its Spanish acronym) held in Madrid in January was an opportunity to showcase what Puerto Rico has to offer.The four-day event opened many doors of possibility, with many centered on creating easily accessible ways to get to Puerto Rico and attract new tourists.“FITUR is one of the most important tourism events in the world, held every January in Madrid. Annually, the Fair becomes a key platform for connecting and strengthening tourism marketing with Europe...
The Weekly Journal •

Attracting Cruise Ships Beyond San Juan

The government of Puerto Rico is taking the opportunity of hosting this year’s Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Cruise Convention in October to market new ports as possible docking sites for cruise ships.The five-day event will provide the island with the opportunity to meet with key sector members to discuss and establish short and long terms strategies to determine economic development for Puerto Rico.“We often only see the San Juan area, and in the past, only on routes when we've...