Statistical Report to the Governor - Foreign Trade Fiscal Year 2026

The Statistical Report to the Governor is an initiative by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics aimed at presenting statistical analyses on topics of relevance to Puerto Rico.

These reports examine data and indicators across various contexts, disciplines, and subject areas, with the goal of providing objective, evidence-based information to help understand matters of public interest.

Each edition addresses a specific theme through the analysis, integration, and interpretation of various data sources. This initiative seeks to strengthen the use of statistics as a tool for decision-making, public policy formulation, and the analysis of Puerto Rico's economic and social reality.

Access this first edition, on Foreign Trade for Fiscal Year 2026, via the following link: https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/blogposts/informe-estadistico-a-la-gobernadora---comercio-exterior-ano-fiscal-2026.

To mark Chronic Disease Day, a proclamation was presented recognizing this date and highlighting the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and the proper management of these conditions.

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer, are among the leading causes of illness, which is why adopting healthy habits and getting preventive screenings can make a difference.

Let’s continue to promote education and awareness to help improve the quality of life for those living with chronic diseases.

Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Institute of Statistics: The Podcast is now available!

Episode 3 (S2): Characterization of emergency room visits and hospitalizations for overdoses in Puerto Rico.

In this episode, Dr. Eduardo J. Zavala-Mendoza, lead substance abuse researcher for the Puerto Rico Department of Health, takes a deep dive into the characterization of emergency room visits and hospitalizations resulting from potential overdose events, as part of the Collective Action for Violence Prevention in Puerto Rico Symposium.

Access the episode at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/575i8d5T0WMe2raJpAuFub.