DTRH reported that retail sales in Puerto Rico for fiscal year 2025-2026 totaled $52,156.4 million, exceeding the previous fiscal year's $51,528.8 million by 1.2%. ^[1] The 91 credit unions in Puerto Rico increased loans, deposits, assets, and the number of members during the first half of 2026. ^[2] The National Weather Service (SNM) in San Juan reported on 2026-05-15 that abundant humidity and local effects will cause a significant increase in afternoon rain and thunderstorm activity, particularly over the interior and west of Puerto Rico. ^[3] The National Weather Service warned that afternoon conditions will become more active, developing thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds, frequent lightning discharges, and urban or road flooding. ^[4] DTRH reported that during fiscal year 2025-2026, the retail sectors in Puerto Rico with the largest sales declines were department stores and other miscellaneous items (-7.5%), fuel distributors (-3.2%), gas stations and convenience stores (-1.7%), electronics stores (-1.2%), and patio and garden equipment (-0.3%). ^[5] DTRH reported that during fiscal year 2025-2026, the retail sectors in Puerto Rico with the largest sales increases were sporting goods, musical instruments and entertainment (+11.9%), new and used motor vehicles (+9.4%), clothing stores (+8.2%), cosmetics, beauty products and perfumes (+6.4%), and shoe stores (+5.9%). ^[6] Personal and consumer loans constitute 36.86% of the total loan portfolio for Puerto Rico's credit unions. ^[7] The Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives (Cossec) released data on September 1, 2026, confirming the growth figures for the first six months of 2026. ^[8] During the morning of 2026-05-15, passing rains are expected to move over the east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. ^[9] The agency advised the public to pay attention to official bulletins, avoid areas prone to flooding, and exercise caution when driving in heavy rain. ^[10] Property prices in Puerto Rico increased during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. ^[11] Mortgages represent 27.42% of the loan portfolio for these credit unions. ^[12]