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June 12, 2026
The challenge of collecting racial identity

Some variables are easier to measure than others, but certain questions require special care, both in how they are formulated and in the instruments are used to collect them. One of the most complex is without a doubt, that related to people's ethnic and cultural origin, and also the skin color. In the most recent newsletter of the Puerto Rico State Data Center (SDC-PR) network brief notes are shared about the research on ethnic-racial identification and colorism that has been carried out from the Institute's. Access the current newsletter here, or explore previous newsletters and press releases from the SDC-PR network.

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March 23, 2021
P. of C. 250

Date: March 23, 2021

To amend articles 2, 3, 4 and 5, add new articles 5-A and 5-B, and amend articles 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 20 of Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the “Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Act”, in order to inventory and consolidate in its Organic Law, those other duties and functions, which were conferred on it by various additional laws; to make technical corrections, in consideration of the current rule of law; repeal Law 190-2007 and Law 33-2018; and for other related purposes.

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Memorials
February 25, 2021
P. of C. 74

Date: February 25, 2021

To add a new Article 6 to Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Act for the purpose of creating the Institute's Academies and Workshops Program.

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Memorials
February 25, 2021
P. of C. 76

Dates: February 25, 2021

To amend Article 6 of Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the PR Institute of Statistics Act so that the Institute can request, accept, receive donations and collect reasonable rights.

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Memorials
February 25, 2021
P. of C. 73

Date: February 25, 2021

To amend Article 13 of Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the PR Institute of Statistics Act, for the purpose of ordering all governmental entities of the Government of Puerto Rico, municipalities, and public corporations to make all their financial information available to citizens on the Institute's official website.

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Memorials
February 25, 2021
P. of C. 72

Date: February 25, 2021

To amend Article 21 of Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the PR Institute of Statistics Act, to provide that the Governor will include in the model budget the calculations for the current expenses of the IEPR, without reviewing them, to guarantee its fiscal stability in harmony with autonomy.

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Memorials
February 25, 2021
P. of C. 71

Date: February 25, 2021

To add a paragraph (1) of Article 8 of Law 209-2003, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Act, to provide that the Board of Directors shall have as part of its duties and powers the authority to adopt the ethical standards applicable to any person who works in the statistical units of government agencies.

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