A former state marshal and a correctional officer in Puerto Rico were sentenced today for attempting to smuggle heroin to inmates in exchange for payment.

Wilfredo Blanco-Diaz, 40, formerly of Caguas, Puerto Rico, was sentenced to serve 61 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Gustavo A. Gelpí in the District of Puerto Rico.

A former correctional officer in Puerto Rico was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison for attempting to smuggle heroin into state prison by delivering it to an inmate in the parking lot of the Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A Dominican national was sentenced today for his role in trafficking the identities and corresponding identity documents of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens.

Sixteen current and former Puerto Rico police officers have been indicted for their alleged participation in a criminal organization, run out of the police department, that used their affiliation with law enforcement to make money through robbery, extortion, manipulating court records and selling illegal narcotics.

A current Puerto Rico Superior Court Judge and Puerto Rico businessman were charged with orchestrating a criminal scheme in which the businessman paid bribes to the judge presiding over the criminal case against the businessman according to an indictment unsealed today.

Today, U.S. District Judge Gustavo A. Gelpí approved the selection of Arnaldo Claudio to serve as Technical Compliance Advisor (TCA), overseeing the implementation of sweeping civil rights reforms under the Agreement for Sustainable Reform of the Puerto Rico Police Department.

Three Police of Puerto Rico (POPR) officers and two civilians were charged with robbery, firearms violations, drug conspiracy and civil rights violations for their involvement in a July 2012 robbery in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and an additional POPR officer was charged with lying to federal agents

Fourteen individuals were charged in three indictments in Puerto Rico with conspiracy to commit identification fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft and passport fraud in connection with their alleged roles in a scheme to traffic the identities and corresponding identity documents of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens

A Puerto Rico businessman pleaded guilty today to bribing Puerto Rico Superior Court Judge Manuel Acevedo-Hernandez, who presided over the businessman’s vehicular homicide trial and acquitted him of all charges

Sixteen former Puerto Rico police officers have pleaded guilty for their roles in a criminal organization run out of the police department. The officers used their affiliation with law enforcement to commit robbery and extortion, to manipulate court records in exchange for bribes, and to sell illegal narcotics

Three Puerto Rico police officers, Erick Rivera Nazario, Angel Torres Quinones and Antonio Rodriguez Caraballo today pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges in connection with the fatal beating of 19-year-old Jose Luis Irizarry Perez, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Molly Moran for the Civil Rights Division, United States Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodriguez-Velez for the District of Puerto Rico, and Special Agent in Charge Carlos Cases of the FBI San Juan Field Office.

The company quietly helps rebuild the island's electrical systems.

In our dystopian future we might all be buying power by the watt-hour from a cart in the market.

On Thursday in Puerto Rico, activists in dozens of cars held a "Caravan Por La Vida," or "Caravan for Life," through San Juan to demand the government provide more COVID-19 tests and sufficient resources for people to stay at home during the pandemic. At least 92 people have died from COVID-19 in Puerto Rico, and last week the island was reporting a testing rate lower than any U.S. state, at an abysmal average of 15 tests a day for every 100,000 people. No one in Puerto Rico has received $1,200 checks from the government, according to San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. Police stopped the caravan and said their sound trucks were illegal. When organizer Giovanni Roberto demanded that police describe the laws they were breaking, he was arrested. Roberto was released later in the night, and his charges of obstruction of justice were dropped. We hear voices from the protest. Special thanks to _Democracy Now!_ correspondent Juan Carlos Dávila.

En países latinoamericanos, la población crece a un ritmo mayor que el promedio mundial, lo cual intensifica el uso de la tierra y aumenta la urbanización. La región también es propensa a los impactos negativos del cambio climático y de los desastres naturales.

This chapter begins with a brief socio-economic and institutional overview of the Puebla-Tlaxcala metropolitan region. It then explores the current status of inter-municipal collaboration in two major sectors for urban development: transport and land use. Finally, it reviews existing metropolitan collaboration tools.

IP Addresses in Puerto Rico increased to 444657 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 444466 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Puerto Rico averaged 460784.97 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 610273 IP in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 286457 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto RicoIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Puerto Rico decreased to 94.71 mm in December from 284.91 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Puerto Rico averaged 175.58 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 610.10 mm in June of 2011 and a record low of 5.81 mm in March of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Puerto Rico decreased to 25.12 celsius in December from 25.75 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Puerto Rico averaged 25.46 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.50 celsius in September of 2005 and a record low of 21.93 celsius in February of 1845. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Temperature.

Puerto Rico scored 4.64 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico averaged 4.56 Points from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 4.66 Points in 2013 and a record low of 4.48 Points in 2010. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico is the 32 most competitive nation in the world out of 138 countries ranked in the 2016-2017 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 36 from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 42 in 2010 and a record low of 30 in 2014. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies and indicates their position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 27340.65 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Puerto Rico is equivalent to 216 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Puerto Rico averaged 18075.30 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28084.94 USD in 2004 and a record low of 5831.72 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Puerto Rico contracted 2.40 percent in 2017 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 3.52 percent from 1961 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13.80 percent in 1971 and a record low of -3.80 percent in 2009. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. Once one of the poorest islands in the Caribbean, now it has the highest GDP per capita in the region. Puerto Ricans are considered citizens of the United States and the territory receives funds from the federal government. The most important sector of the economy is export-driven pharmaceutical industry, followed by tourism. However, the private sector lacks the dynamism. As a result, the government is in poor fiscal condition, unemployment rate is high and the labour force participation rate extremely low. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a Current Account surplus of 8148.10 USD Million in 2018. Current Account in Puerto Rico averaged -1191.73 USD Million from 1971 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9454.70 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of -6608.10 USD Million in 1997. This page provides - Puerto Rico Current Account- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 35085.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Puerto Rico, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 197 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Puerto Rico averaged 31383.61 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36040.40 USD in 2004 and a record low of 22227.20 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico Gdp Per Capita Ppp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico is the 31 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 34.29 from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2011 and a record low of 31 in 2014. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico scored 63 points out of 100 on the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico averaged 59.57 Points from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 63 Points in 2012 and a record low of 55 Points in 2011. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the Transparency International. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Puerto Rico increased to 325 in December from 246 in November of 2015. Building Permits in Puerto Rico averaged 509.20 from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 1060 in August of 2006 and a record low of 212 in February of 2014. . This page provides - Puerto Rico Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico increased to 71440.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 69939.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico averaged 74209.34 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 101478.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 56524.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Puerto Rico Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Puerto Rico decreased to 949 Thousand in December of 2019 from 957 Thousand in November of 2019. Employed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 1081.24 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1301 Thousand in April of 2006 and a record low of 929 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 95 Thousand in December of 2019 from 89 Thousand in November of 2019. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 160.19 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 226 Thousand in August of 1993 and a record low of 76 Thousand in August of 2019. This page provides - Puerto Rico Unemployed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 36.50 percent in November from 36.80 percent in October of 2019. Employment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 38.94 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.70 percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 33.50 percent in September of 2014. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 37.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 37.76 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2012. In Puerto Rico, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 33 percent. In Puerto Rico, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Puerto Rico decreased to 3302.30 USD Million in December from 4083.80 USD Million in November of 2019. Imports in Puerto Rico averaged 3649.04 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5311.10 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 2022.40 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, oil, food, electrical appliances, machinery and equipment, transport vehicles, and plastics. Puerto Rico’s main imports partner is the United States, accounting for 43 percent of total imports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Puerto Rico increased to 5457.20 USD Million in December from 5351 USD Million in November of 2019. Exports in Puerto Rico averaged 5222.46 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8373.70 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 3039.80 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico main exports products are pharmaceuticals, accounting for over 50 percent of all exports. Others include medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico’s main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 70 percent of total exports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a trade surplus of 2154.90 USD Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Puerto Rico averaged 1580.54 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5218.40 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of -187.50 USD Million in November of 2006. Puerto Rico has a strong export-oriented pharmaceutical industry, as a result the country reports consistent trade surpluses. Other exports include: medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish and petroleum products. Puerto Rico’s main trading partner is the United States, accounting for 58 percent of total trade. Others include, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom and France. This page provides - Puerto Rico Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Puerto Rico decreased 1 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Puerto Rico averaged 2.41 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.69 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in December of 2016. This page provides - Puerto Rico Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Puerto Rico was recorded at 1 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 2.04 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2005 and a record low of -1.40 percent in July of 2016. In Puerto Rico, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Puerto Rico decreased 0 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Puerto Rico averaged 0.15 percent from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.10 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -1.90 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico decreased to 119.28 points in January from 119.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico averaged 113.29 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.41 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 97.70 points in November of 2006. This page provides - Puerto Rico Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico increased to 115.07 points in January from 114.75 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico averaged 89 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.87 points in April of 2013 and a record low of 63.35 points in January of 1984. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Puerto Rico increased to 111.84 points in January of 2020 from 111.71 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Puerto Rico averaged 82.30 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.94 points in August of 2013 and a record low of 45.05 points in August of 1986. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Puerto Rico decreased to 145.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 156.76 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Puerto Rico averaged 160.65 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 210.25 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 100 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Puerto Rico House Price Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.