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Puerto Rico Senate Resolution Filed to Measure Effectiveness of the Public Order Code
Puerto Rican Senator Roxanna I. Soto Aguilú filed a Resolution that seeks for the Municipal Affairs Committee to conduct an exhaustive investigation on the effectiveness, implementation and compliance of the Public Order Codes adopted by several municipalities.
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Apr 101 min read
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico brindará apoyo a alcaldes y alcaldesas sobre derechos de inmigrantes
This, following the implementation of the executive order of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, which opens the way to...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Jan 272 min read
House of Representatives begins work with 6 measures that impact municipalities
The start of the legislative day in the House of Representatives began on January 13, 2025. (San Juan, Puerto Rico - January 17, 2025) -...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Jan 243 min read
The 4 Measures Concerning Municipalities in the Extraordinary Session
(San Juan, Puerto Rico – December 9, 2024) – Governor Pedro Pierluisi called for an extraordinary session in which he included 10...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Dec 9, 20242 min read
The League of Puerto Rican Cities rejects as a permanent solution the creation of the Municipal Essential Services Fund
[San Juan, Puerto Rico - October 16, 2024] - The executive director of the League of Puerto Rico Cities, Cristina Miranda Palacios,...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Oct 16, 20242 min read
White House urged to address impending fiscal unviability of 43 municipalities by 2025
(Washington DC, United States - September 20, 2024) - The executive director of the League of Puerto Rican Cities, Cristina Miranda...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Measure in favor of aging population approved
In view of the increase of elderly persons abandoned in the country's hospitals, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into Law 130-2024...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Seeking to repopulate the urban centers
In search of being able to repopulate the urban centers of the Municipalities. The Governor of Puerto Rico converted House Bill 2172 into...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Multisectoral Group urges municipalities to unite against proposed electricity increases to pay PREPA debt
EL Junte Multisectorial urgió a los municipios del país a que se unan y expresen contundentemente en contra de los aumentos propuestos para
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Sep 5, 20242 min read
New Legislation Requires Comprehensive Training for Public Service Supervisors, Including Gender-Based Violence Management
Last August 8, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act 136-2024 to amend Articles 2,3 and 4 of Act 74-2017 known as the “Public...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Changes in the Municipal Code: Tax Exemption for Elderly Caregivers in Municipalities
On August 8, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act 140-2024 to amend subsection (d) of Section 7.035 of Act 107-2020, known as the...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Statements from the Puerto Rican League of Cities following the detrimental decision of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston
(San Juan, Puerto Rico - July 30, 2024) — The executive director of the League of Cities of Puerto Rico, Cristina Miranda Palacios,...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Local governments can now offer internship for university students
(San Juan, Puerto Rico – August 14, 2024) – On August 7, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Law No. 129 of August 2024, known as...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Aug 14, 20242 min read
The League of Puerto Rican Cities introduces Federal Funds Navigator
(San Juan, Puerto Rico - March 19, 2024) - The League of Puerto Rican Cities today unveiled its Federal Funding Navigator, a web-based...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Purple Flag awarded to municipalities that have demonstrated commitment to eradicating gender-based violence
(Gurabo, Puerto Rico – December 15, 2024) - The Purple Flag Project (Proyecto Bandera Violeta), a municipal commitment and collaboration...
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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