FOTOS: Arranca fuerte la actividad de ventas durante Black Friday
El inicio de Black Friday ha traído una gran cantidad de consumidores a centros comerciales para beneficiarse de las ofertas de ventas de varios productos.
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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.
About 300,000 tourists will arrive on the Island this week
With the start of tourist arrivals in Puerto Rico for Thanksgiving, Aerostar—which manages the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan—estimated that between 280,000 to 300,000 travelers will arrive on the Island this week.The flow of passengers began last Saturday and will extend until the end of the festive season."We have been increasing, approximately between 45,000 to 50,000 passengers daily. Now, leading up to Thanksgiving Day, which should be the lowest point of the week, once...
"Moderate Deceleration" Projected for Economic Growth
The recent projections for Puerto Rico's economy released by the Planning Board (JP) show a picture of moderate deceleration, after warnings of a possible recession at the beginning of 2025.The president of the Planning Board, Héctor Morales Martínez, announced that the recent report showed a growth of 0.4% in the fiscal year, showing a decrease from the previously projected 1.1% for 2025."I am confident and we are confident that the information we are providing today will be useful, not only fo...
“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...
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...
Un camino hacia la moda: la historia de Braian Berrocales Silva
"Siempre me sentí atraído por eso desde que nací", contó el diseñador de 22 años, quien vistió a la banda Chuwi durante la residencia de Bad Bunny.
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...
Puerto Rico acelera su estrategia de turismo marítimo
El gobierno busca expandir los muelles para recibir cruceros en destinos como Boquerón y Vieques.
“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....
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...
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...
Empresa manufacturera apuesta por la inclusión de trabajadores con diversidad funcional
Pedro Diodonet, ciego total, se siente afortunado de poder ganarse la vida confeccionando uniformes militares en la planta de Brightforce Industries en Mayagüez.
¿Qué es lo próximo para Bad Bunny luego de su residencia en el Coliseo?
Aunque concluyó la longeva fiesta que Bad Bunny montó en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, con su primera residencia artística, “No me quiero ir de aquí”, la celebración para el Conejo Malo continúa.
Tres Santos Mezcal: tradición mexicana con sabor a Puerto Rico
Tras un año y medio de investigación del mercado de bebidas alcohólicas, tres empresarios boricuas lanzaron Tres Santos Mezcal, una propuesta de Agave Imports LLC diseñada para conquistar el paladar boricua.
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...
“¡Me siento muy orgulloso!” Equipo puertorriqueño obtiene séptimo lugar en competencia de IA en Beijing
El equipo se sometió a un riguroso entrenamiento para prepararse para la Olimpiada.
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...
Celebran el cumpleaños 91 de Roberto Clemente: “Sigue siendo un ejemplo a seguir”
Sobrinas de la leyenda del béisbol expresa su alegría por la exposición que honra su vida y trayectoria en el 91.º aniversario de su nacimiento.
Precios del pavo para Acción de Gracias bajan, pero DACO pide cautela al consumidor
La secretaria del Departamento de Asuntos al Consumidor enfatizó que los consumidores deberían verificar que los precios estén rotulados y visibles, así como que los comercios acepten todos los métodos de pago disponible.
"Es muy emocionante": Así transcurrió la apertura de Sephora en Bayamón
Esta sería la segunda tienda de la marca que abre en Puerto Rico.
