The Organic Law of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics has been updated

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30 September 2026

The Organic Law of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics has been updated

Discover the latest version of the law that strengthens and defines the functions, powers, and responsibilities of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics. This legal framework supports public policy regarding the production, coordination, and access to statistical information for Puerto Rico: https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/marco-legal.

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