AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFEMA Funding Boost: FEMA approved nearly $40M for Puerto Rico recovery—$23.8M tied to COVID-19 costs and $15.9M for past disasters—after reviews aimed at preventing duplication and fraud. Local Infrastructure: The Caño Martín Peña Restoration Project moved into a new phase, with $57.4M for dredging and reconnecting the lagoon system to San Juan Bay. Maternal Care Pressure: A Puerto Rico health registry check found many OB-GYNs aren’t delivering care—only 63 doctors were reached as pregnancy-delivery providers, leaving most municipalities without accessible delivery services. Healthcare Supply Chain Warning: A new national security push highlights how medicine supply chains—especially reliance on foreign APIs—remain a vulnerability. Regulatory/Legal Heat: The Center for Food Safety sued the EPA over records on disposal of pesticide-coated seeds, renewing pressure to close a long-running loophole. Community Health & Culture: Puerto Rico LGBTQ organizers say “Live Your Pride” was canceled, underscoring how mental health and inclusion spaces are under strain.
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