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Litiga ante los tribunales; no los dirige ni decide sus casos.", "en": "The executive department that represents Puerto Rico’s government in legal matters, directs public prosecution, and advises the government on law. It argues cases before courts; it does not run the courts or decide their cases." }, "legal": { "es": "La Constitución, art. IV, secs. 5–6, establece el Departamento de Justicia y la regla de nombramiento de su Secretaría. La Ley 205-2004, según enmendada, organiza sus funciones, oficinas y Ministerio Público. Texto de referencia: compilación OGP revisada el 12 de octubre de 2026.", "en": "Constitution art. IV, secs. 5–6, establishes the Justice Department and the Secretary’s appointment rule. Act 205-2004, as amended, organizes its responsibilities, offices, and prosecutors. Reference text: OGP compilation revised October 12, 2026." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2fffc956f3da", "s-86afd89fe44c", "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-052de629988d", "s-cb38585e12ef", "s-6c3a74c8711a", "s-a10807d0fc42" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Secretario o secretaria de Justicia", "en": "Secretary of Justice" }, "name": "Lourdes L. Gómez Torres", "sourceIds": [ "s-a10807d0fc42" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección del departamento corresponde a la Secretaría, no a una junta corporativa general. Sus oficinas y secretarías auxiliares forman una organización ejecutiva. La Junta de Confiscaciones es un organismo con funciones específicas dentro de ese ámbito: su existencia no significa que gobierne todo el Departamento de Justicia.", "en": "Departmental leadership rests with the Secretary, not a general corporate board. Its offices and auxiliary secretariats form an executive organization. The Confiscations Board has specific functions in this sphere; its existence does not make it the governing board of the whole Justice Department." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-86afd89fe44c", "s-a10807d0fc42" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/", "reportRow": 2, "example": { "es": "Una persona que busca compensación o apoyo como víctima puede comenzar en el directorio oficial de servicios a víctimas y testigos. Si el gobierno participa en un pleito, los abogados de Justicia presentan la posición de su parte; el tribunal escucha a las partes y resuelve. La oficina que ayuda a tramitar una reclamación y el foro que decide un caso cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "Someone seeking victim compensation or support can start with the official victims-and-witnesses directory. When the government participates in litigation, Justice lawyers present their side’s position; the court hears the parties and decides. An office helping process a claim and a court adjudicating a case perform different functions." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Representa al Gobierno, sus agencias y el Pueblo de Puerto Rico en procesos civiles, criminales y otros procedimientos, con las excepciones que establece la ley. La Secretaría Auxiliar de lo Civil y la Oficina del Procurador General tienen funciones distintas dentro de esa representación.", "Dirige y supervisa el Ministerio Público mediante la Oficina del Jefe de los Fiscales. Sus fiscales investigan y tramitan causas criminales; una acusación se decide en el foro judicial correspondiente.", "Emite opiniones legales y asesora al gobernador, la Asamblea Legislativa y otras entidades públicas. Una opinión de la Secretaría de Justicia y una sentencia judicial son documentos de autoridades distintas.", "Publica servicios de compensación y apoyo a víctimas y testigos, con unidades para reclamaciones, coordinación de asistencia y protección. Cada servicio tiene su propio procedimiento; no toda gestión consiste en presentar una demanda." ], "en": [ "Represents the government, its agencies, and the People of Puerto Rico in civil, criminal, and other proceedings, subject to statutory exceptions. Its Civil Affairs Secretariat and Solicitor General’s Office have different roles in that representation.", "Directs and supervises public prosecution through the Chief Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors investigate and pursue criminal cases; the appropriate court adjudicates the charges.", "Issues legal opinions and advises the governor, Legislature, and other public bodies. A legal opinion from the Secretary of Justice and a court judgment come from different authorities.", "Publishes compensation and support services for victims and witnesses, with units handling claims, assistance coordination, and protection. Each service has its own procedure; contacting the department does not always mean filing a lawsuit." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el departamento de la Rama Ejecutiva que representa jurídicamente al Gobierno de Puerto Rico, dirige el Ministerio Público y asesora al gobierno en asuntos legales. Litiga ante los tribunales; no los dirige ni decide sus casos.", "en": "The executive department that represents Puerto Rico’s government in legal matters, directs public prosecution, and advises the government on law. It argues cases before courts; it does not run the courts or decide their cases." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4, 6, 43–45", "en": "Arts. 3–4, 6, 43–45" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 1–2", "en": "Art. V, secs. 1–2" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Representa al Gobierno, sus agencias y el Pueblo de Puerto Rico en procesos civiles, criminales y otros procedimientos, con las excepciones que establece la ley. La Secretaría Auxiliar de lo Civil y la Oficina del Procurador General tienen funciones distintas dentro de esa representación.", "en": "Represents the government, its agencies, and the People of Puerto Rico in civil, criminal, and other proceedings, subject to statutory exceptions. Its Civil Affairs Secretariat and Solicitor General’s Office have different roles in that representation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4, 54–55, 60", "en": "Arts. 4, 54–55, 60" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 54–55", "en": "Arts. 54–55" }, "fragment": "#page=27" }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 60", "en": "Art. 60" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Dirige y supervisa el Ministerio Público mediante la Oficina del Jefe de los Fiscales. Sus fiscales investigan y tramitan causas criminales; una acusación se decide en el foro judicial correspondiente.", "en": "Directs and supervises public prosecution through the Chief Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors investigate and pursue criminal cases; the appropriate court adjudicates the charges." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 43–45, 72", "en": "Arts. 43–45, 72" }, "fragment": "#page=21" }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 72", "en": "Art. 72" }, "fragment": "#page=32" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.001", "en": "Art. 5.001" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Emite opiniones legales y asesora al gobernador, la Asamblea Legislativa y otras entidades públicas. Una opinión de la Secretaría de Justicia y una sentencia judicial son documentos de autoridades distintas.", "en": "Issues legal opinions and advises the governor, Legislature, and other public bodies. A legal opinion from the Secretary of Justice and a court judgment come from different authorities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6–10", "en": "Arts. 6–10" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica servicios de compensación y apoyo a víctimas y testigos, con unidades para reclamaciones, coordinación de asistencia y protección. Cada servicio tiene su propio procedimiento; no toda gestión consiste en presentar una demanda.", "en": "Publishes compensation and support services for victims and witnesses, with units handling claims, assistance coordination, and protection. Each service has its own procedure; contacting the department does not always mean filing a lawsuit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-052de629988d", "locator": { "es": "Servicios y programas", "en": "Services and programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Justicia pertenece al Ejecutivo. El Tribunal Supremo, el Tribunal de Apelaciones y el Tribunal de Primera Instancia pertenecen al Poder Judicial. Que Justicia comparezca en un caso no convierte al tribunal en una dependencia suya.", "en": "Justice belongs to the executive branch. The Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of First Instance belong to the judicial branch. The department’s participation in a case does not make the court its subordinate." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.001", "en": "Art. 2.001" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La Oficina del Procurador General está dentro de Justicia y se especializa en representación apelativa. La Fiscalía Federal representa a Estados Unidos, una autoridad distinta del Gobierno de Puerto Rico.", "en": "The Solicitor General’s Office is within Justice and specializes in appellate representation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office represents the United States, a different governmental authority." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 59–60", "en": "Arts. 59–60" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-6c3a74c8711a", "locator": { "es": "Fiscalía Federal para el Distrito de Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona que busca compensación o apoyo como víctima puede comenzar en el directorio oficial de servicios a víctimas y testigos. Si el gobierno participa en un pleito, los abogados de Justicia presentan la posición de su parte; el tribunal escucha a las partes y resuelve. La oficina que ayuda a tramitar una reclamación y el foro que decide un caso cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "Someone seeking victim compensation or support can start with the official victims-and-witnesses directory. When the government participates in litigation, Justice lawyers present their side’s position; the court hears the parties and decides. An office helping process a claim and a court adjudicating a case perform different functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-052de629988d", "locator": { "es": "Oficina de Compensación y Servicios", "en": "Office of Compensation and Services" } }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.001", "en": "Art. 5.001" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Constitución, art. IV, secs. 5–6, establece el Departamento de Justicia y la regla de nombramiento de su Secretaría. La Ley 205-2004, según enmendada, organiza sus funciones, oficinas y Ministerio Público. Texto de referencia: compilación OGP revisada el 12 de octubre de 2026.", "en": "Constitution art. IV, secs. 5–6, establishes the Justice Department and the Secretary’s appointment rule. Act 205-2004, as amended, organizes its responsibilities, offices, and prosecutors. Reference text: OGP compilation revised October 12, 2026." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4, 34, 43–62", "en": "Arts. 3–4, 34, 43–62" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La persona titular de la Secretaría de Justicia dirige el departamento. La nombra el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado. La página institucional identifica a Lourdes L. Gómez Torres como secretaria. Esta revisión corrobora la identificación publicada; no convierte la fecha de consulta en fecha de nombramiento, confirmación o toma de posesión.", "en": "The Secretary of Justice heads the department and is appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent. The institutional page identifies Lourdes L. Gómez Torres as Secretary. This review corroborates that published identification; its review date is not an appointment, confirmation, or swearing-in date." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3", "en": "Art. 3" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 5", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 5" } }, { "sourceId": "s-a10807d0fc42", "locator": { "es": "Mensaje de la Secretaria de Justicia", "en": "Message from the Secretary of Justice" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección del departamento corresponde a la Secretaría, no a una junta corporativa general. Sus oficinas y secretarías auxiliares forman una organización ejecutiva. La Junta de Confiscaciones es un organismo con funciones específicas dentro de ese ámbito: su existencia no significa que gobierne todo el Departamento de Justicia.", "en": "Departmental leadership rests with the Secretary, not a general corporate board. Its offices and auxiliary secretariats form an executive organization. The Confiscations Board has specific functions in this sphere; its existence does not make it the governing board of the whole Justice Department." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 34", "en": "Arts. 3, 34" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 34", "en": "Art. 34" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-a10807d0fc42", "locator": { "es": "Secretarías y oficinas", "en": "Secretariats and offices" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Secretaría y directorio de oficinas", "en": "Secretary and office directory" }, "url": "https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/", "sourceIds": [ "s-a10807d0fc42" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Compensación y servicios a víctimas y testigos", "en": "Victim and witness compensation and services" }, "url": "https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/servicios-a-las-victimas-y-testigos-de-delitos/", "sourceIds": [ "s-052de629988d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "oficina-del-procurador-general", "slug": "oficina-del-procurador-general", "name": { "es": "Oficina del Procurador General", "en": "Office of the Solicitor General" }, "acronym": "OPG", "aliases": [ "Office of the Solicitor General", "Oficina del Procurador General", "OPG" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Representa al Gobierno de Puerto Rico ante tribunales apelativos y defiende allí los intereses que le corresponden al Departamento de Justicia. Es una oficina del Ejecutivo y una parte litigante, no un tribunal ni una defensoría general de particulares.", "en": "Represents Puerto Rico’s government before appellate courts and defends the interests assigned to the Justice Department. It is an executive office and a litigant, not a court or a general legal-aid office for individuals." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 205-2004 crea el cargo en el art. 58 y la Oficina dentro de Justicia en el art. 59. Los arts. 60–62 distinguen representación apelativa, apoyo en primera instancia y asuntos disciplinarios. La ubicación departamental de la Oficina no se debe deducir únicamente de dónde están sus oficinas físicas.", "en": "Act 205-2004 establishes the officeholder in art. 58 and the Office within Justice in art. 59. Arts. 60–62 distinguish appellate representation, trial-level assistance, and disciplinary matters. Its departmental membership is established by law, not merely by its physical address." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d9387948d896", "s-86afd89fe44c", "s-05c7acca8871", "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-7e829255ed76" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Procurador o procuradora general", "en": "Solicitor General" }, "name": "Omar Andino Figueroa", "sourceIds": [ "s-7e829255ed76" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "No es una corporación gobernada por una junta directiva. La ley crea una dirección, procuradores generales auxiliares y personal nombrado por la Secretaría. El Procurador puede nombrar hasta dos subprocuradores con la anuencia de la Secretaría. Esta organización interna no convierte a los funcionarios de la Oficina en miembros de un tribunal.", "en": "It is not a corporation governed by a board. The law provides for a director, assistant solicitors general, and staff appointed by the Secretary. The Solicitor General may appoint up to two deputies with the Secretary’s agreement. This internal organization does not make Office officials members of a court." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-86afd89fe44c" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/oficina-del-procurador-general/", "reportRow": 3, "example": { "es": "Si una sentencia perjudica al Gobierno de Puerto Rico, la Oficina evalúa si procede acudir al foro apelativo y presenta los argumentos correspondientes. Si la contraparte solicita revisión, puede defender la sentencia favorable al gobierno. En ambos casos el resultado lo decide el tribunal; la Oficina no ofrece por ese hecho representación legal a la persona que litiga contra el Estado.", "en": "If a judgment goes against Puerto Rico’s government, the Office evaluates whether to seek appellate review and presents the relevant arguments. When the opposing party seeks review, it may defend a judgment favorable to the government. The court decides the outcome in either situation; the Office does not thereby provide counsel to an individual litigating against the government." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Presenta recursos para solicitar revisión de decisiones adversas al gobierno y defiende su posición cuando otra parte recurre. La representación abarca asuntos civiles y criminales ante tribunales apelativos de Puerto Rico y otros foros autorizados.", "Puede prestar representación apelativa a un municipio que la solicite, cuando la Secretaría de Justicia lo estime apropiado. La ley exige que el municipio pague el costo; no es representación automática de todos los gobiernos municipales.", "Investiga quejas disciplinarias contra abogados y notarios cuando lo solicita el Tribunal Supremo o la Secretaría, dentro de los límites de la ley, y conduce procedimientos que ordena el Supremo. La decisión disciplinaria corresponde al Tribunal.", "Puede brindar apoyo técnico en primera instancia cuando lo dispone la Secretaría. Esa facultad excepcional de apoyo no elimina su especialidad apelativa ni sustituye todas las oficinas de fiscales o de asuntos civiles." ], "en": [ "Seeks appellate review of adverse decisions and defends the government’s position when another party seeks review. Its representation covers civil and criminal matters in Puerto Rico’s appellate courts and other authorized forums.", "May provide appellate representation to a requesting municipality when the Secretary considers it appropriate. The law requires the municipality to pay the cost; representation of every municipal government is not automatic.", "Investigates lawyer and notary disciplinary complaints at the Supreme Court’s or Secretary’s request within statutory limits, and conducts proceedings ordered by the Court. The Court makes the disciplinary decision.", "Can provide technical assistance in trial-level matters when directed by the Secretary. That support authority does not erase its appellate specialty or replace every prosecution or civil-affairs office." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Representa al Gobierno de Puerto Rico ante tribunales apelativos y defiende allí los intereses que le corresponden al Departamento de Justicia. Es una oficina del Ejecutivo y una parte litigante, no un tribunal ni una defensoría general de particulares.", "en": "Represents Puerto Rico’s government before appellate courts and defends the interests assigned to the Justice Department. It is an executive office and a litigant, not a court or a general legal-aid office for individuals." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 59–60", "en": "Arts. 59–60" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Presenta recursos para solicitar revisión de decisiones adversas al gobierno y defiende su posición cuando otra parte recurre. La representación abarca asuntos civiles y criminales ante tribunales apelativos de Puerto Rico y otros foros autorizados.", "en": "Seeks appellate review of adverse decisions and defends the government’s position when another party seeks review. Its representation covers civil and criminal matters in Puerto Rico’s appellate courts and other authorized forums." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 60(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 60(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede prestar representación apelativa a un municipio que la solicite, cuando la Secretaría de Justicia lo estime apropiado. La ley exige que el municipio pague el costo; no es representación automática de todos los gobiernos municipales.", "en": "May provide appellate representation to a requesting municipality when the Secretary considers it appropriate. The law requires the municipality to pay the cost; representation of every municipal government is not automatic." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 60(c)", "en": "Art. 60(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=30" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Investiga quejas disciplinarias contra abogados y notarios cuando lo solicita el Tribunal Supremo o la Secretaría, dentro de los límites de la ley, y conduce procedimientos que ordena el Supremo. La decisión disciplinaria corresponde al Tribunal.", "en": "Investigates lawyer and notary disciplinary complaints at the Supreme Court’s or Secretary’s request within statutory limits, and conducts proceedings ordered by the Court. The Court makes the disciplinary decision." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 62", "en": "Art. 62" }, "fragment": "#page=30" }, { "sourceId": "s-05c7acca8871", "locator": { "es": "Disciplina profesional", "en": "Professional discipline" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede brindar apoyo técnico en primera instancia cuando lo dispone la Secretaría. Esa facultad excepcional de apoyo no elimina su especialidad apelativa ni sustituye todas las oficinas de fiscales o de asuntos civiles.", "en": "Can provide technical assistance in trial-level matters when directed by the Secretary. That support authority does not erase its appellate specialty or replace every prosecution or civil-affairs office." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 61", "en": "Art. 61" }, "fragment": "#page=30" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "El Procurador General es abogado del gobierno en el litigio; el Tribunal de Apelaciones o el Supremo decide el recurso. Solicitar que un tribunal revise una sentencia es distinto de tener autoridad para cambiarla.", "en": "The Solicitor General acts as government counsel in litigation; the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court decides the proceeding. Asking a court to review a judgment differs from having authority to change it." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 60", "en": "Art. 60" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.002, 4.006", "en": "Arts. 3.002, 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "No debe confundirse con la Oficina del Procurador del Ciudadano ni con otros procuradores de derechos. Su mandato aquí es la representación apelativa del Estado; el título “procurador” por sí solo no describe una misma función en todas las instituciones.", "en": "It should not be confused with the Ombudsman or other rights advocates. Its mandate here is government appellate representation; the word “procurador” does not identify the same function across institutions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 58–62", "en": "Arts. 58–62" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Si una sentencia perjudica al Gobierno de Puerto Rico, la Oficina evalúa si procede acudir al foro apelativo y presenta los argumentos correspondientes. Si la contraparte solicita revisión, puede defender la sentencia favorable al gobierno. En ambos casos el resultado lo decide el tribunal; la Oficina no ofrece por ese hecho representación legal a la persona que litiga contra el Estado.", "en": "If a judgment goes against Puerto Rico’s government, the Office evaluates whether to seek appellate review and presents the relevant arguments. When the opposing party seeks review, it may defend a judgment favorable to the government. The court decides the outcome in either situation; the Office does not thereby provide counsel to an individual litigating against the government." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-7e829255ed76", "locator": { "es": "Representación apelativa", "en": "Appellate representation" } }, { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 60(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 60(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 205-2004 crea el cargo en el art. 58 y la Oficina dentro de Justicia en el art. 59. Los arts. 60–62 distinguen representación apelativa, apoyo en primera instancia y asuntos disciplinarios. La ubicación departamental de la Oficina no se debe deducir únicamente de dónde están sus oficinas físicas.", "en": "Act 205-2004 establishes the officeholder in art. 58 and the Office within Justice in art. 59. Arts. 60–62 distinguish appellate representation, trial-level assistance, and disciplinary matters. Its departmental membership is established by law, not merely by its physical address." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 58–62", "en": "Arts. 58–62" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La persona procuradora general es nombrada por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado y sirve a discreción del gobernador. La nombra esa autoridad aunque la Oficina pertenezca a Justicia. El directorio oficial identifica a Omar Andino Figueroa; no se han verificado por separado aquí sus fechas de nombramiento y confirmación.", "en": "The Solicitor General is appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent and serves at the governor’s discretion. That appointment rule applies even though the Office belongs to Justice. The official directory identifies Omar Andino Figueroa; this review has not separately established his appointment and confirmation dates." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 58", "en": "Art. 58" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-7e829255ed76", "locator": { "es": "Información de contacto: Procurador General", "en": "Contact information: Solicitor General" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "No es una corporación gobernada por una junta directiva. La ley crea una dirección, procuradores generales auxiliares y personal nombrado por la Secretaría. El Procurador puede nombrar hasta dos subprocuradores con la anuencia de la Secretaría. Esta organización interna no convierte a los funcionarios de la Oficina en miembros de un tribunal.", "en": "It is not a corporation governed by a board. The law provides for a director, assistant solicitors general, and staff appointed by the Secretary. The Solicitor General may appoint up to two deputies with the Secretary’s agreement. This internal organization does not make Office officials members of a court." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-86afd89fe44c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 59", "en": "Art. 59" }, "fragment": "#page=29" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones, contacto y procedimiento disciplinario enlazado", "en": "Responsibilities, contacts, and linked disciplinary procedure" }, "url": "https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/oficina-del-procurador-general/", "sourceIds": [ "s-7e829255ed76" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "departamento-de-educacion", "slug": "departamento-de-educacion", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Educación", "en": "Department of Education" }, "acronym": "DE", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Educación", "Department of Education", "DE" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "department", "status": "active", "topics": [ "education" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra el sistema de educación pública y sus servicios educativos.", "en": "Administers public education and educational services." }, "legal": { "es": "Artículo IV de la Constitución", "en": "Constitution Art. 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Su ámbito incluye prevención, vigilancia, reglamentación y programas de acceso a servicios; no se limita a operar hospitales o comprar seguros médicos.", "en": "Leads Puerto Rico’s public-health policy and exercises statutory health responsibilities. Its remit includes prevention, surveillance, regulation, and programs providing access to care; it is broader than operating hospitals or purchasing health insurance." }, "legal": { "es": "La Constitución, art. IV, secs. 5–6, establece Salud como departamento ejecutivo. La Ley 81-1912, según enmendada, define las facultades sanitarias de su Secretaría. Las leyes de ASES, ASSMCA y ASEM distribuyen funciones específicas: no basta la ley general de Salud para describir la gobernanza de cada una.", "en": "Constitution art. IV, secs. 5–6, establishes Health as an executive department. Act 81-1912, as amended, defines its Secretary’s health powers. The ASES, ASSMCA, and ASEM statutes allocate specific responsibilities; the general Health statute alone does not describe each institution’s governance." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c74b494fc9ad", "s-76261e0d6617", "s-701f965934c0", "s-0385ed206260", "s-067d744081cf", "s-8ff77cc119de", "s-e34bfee4a765", "s-1c634eb63c7c", "s-e4ac9e4cc4c8", "s-cb38585e12ef", "s-940d170fa140" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Secretario o secretaria de Salud", "en": "Secretary of Health" }, "name": "Víctor M. Ramos Otero", "sourceIds": [ "s-701f965934c0" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección general del departamento reside en la Secretaría, no en una junta corporativa única para todas las instituciones de salud. ASES y ASEM tienen órganos de gobierno propios definidos por ley; ASSMCA tiene una persona administradora bajo la autoridad que su ley asigna a la Secretaría de Salud. Sus integrantes y facultades se explican en las fichas respectivas.", "en": "Overall departmental leadership rests with the Secretary, not a single corporate board governing every health institution. ASES and ASEM have their own statutory governing bodies; ASSMCA has an administrator under the Secretary’s statutory authority. Their membership and powers are explained in their separate profiles." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-76261e0d6617", "s-067d744081cf", "s-e34bfee4a765", "s-8ff77cc119de" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.salud.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 5, "example": { "es": "Una familia que quiere saber si cualifica para Plan Vital comienza con el Programa Medicaid para la evaluación de elegibilidad. Si tiene preguntas sobre la cubierta y las aseguradoras contratadas, consulta a ASES. Si necesita atención clínica, debe identificar al proveedor o programa que la ofrece. Esas tres gestiones se relacionan con la salud, pero no las resuelve necesariamente la misma oficina.", "en": "A family seeking to learn whether it qualifies for Plan Vital starts with Medicaid’s eligibility assessment. Questions about coverage and contracted insurers go to ASES. Clinical care requires identifying the provider or program offering it. These three tasks all concern health but are not necessarily handled by the same office." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Establece medidas y reglamentos para prevenir enfermedades y proteger la salud pública, incluyendo vigilancia y respuesta a enfermedades transmisibles. Sus potestades legales se ejercen mediante los instrumentos y procedimientos aplicables; la ficha no describe cada orden vigente.", "Administra el Programa Medicaid, que evalúa y certifica elegibilidad para la cubierta gubernamental. Solicitar, revalidar y mantener actualizada esa elegibilidad es un proceso distinto de recibir una consulta médica o escoger una aseguradora.", "Ejerce autoridad sobre ASSMCA y ASEM conforme a sus respectivas leyes. ASSMCA tiene autonomía fiscal y administrativa; ASEM posee personalidad jurídica propia. La adscripción no borra esas diferencias ni convierte todas las entidades de salud en una sola oficina.", "Su titular participa por razón del cargo en la junta de ASES y preside la Junta de Entidades Participantes de ASEM. Un asiento en una junta y la adscripción administrativa son relaciones diferentes, y así se distinguen en el mapa." ], "en": [ "Establishes measures and regulations to prevent disease and protect public health, including surveillance and communicable-disease response. Its statutory powers operate through applicable instruments and procedures; this profile does not enumerate every current order.", "Administers the Medicaid Program, which evaluates and certifies eligibility for government coverage. Applying, renewing, and keeping eligibility information current differ from attending a medical visit or choosing an insurer.", "Exercises authority concerning ASSMCA and ASEM under their respective statutes. ASSMCA has fiscal and administrative autonomy; ASEM has its own legal personality. Administrative attachment does not erase those distinctions or turn all health entities into a single office.", "Its Secretary holds an ex officio seat on ASES’s board and chairs ASEM’s Participating Entities Board. A board seat and administrative attachment are different relationships and are distinguished on the map." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Dirige la política de salud pública de Puerto Rico y ejerce las funciones sanitarias que le asigna la ley. Su ámbito incluye prevención, vigilancia, reglamentación y programas de acceso a servicios; no se limita a operar hospitales o comprar seguros médicos.", "en": "Leads Puerto Rico’s public-health policy and exercises statutory health responsibilities. Its remit includes prevention, surveillance, regulation, and programs providing access to care; it is broader than operating hospitals or purchasing health insurance." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1, 7, 12", "en": "Arts. 1, 7, 12" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-701f965934c0", "locator": { "es": "Funciones de la Secretaría", "en": "Secretary’s responsibilities" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Establece medidas y reglamentos para prevenir enfermedades y proteger la salud pública, incluyendo vigilancia y respuesta a enfermedades transmisibles. Sus potestades legales se ejercen mediante los instrumentos y procedimientos aplicables; la ficha no describe cada orden vigente.", "en": "Establishes measures and regulations to prevent disease and protect public health, including surveillance and communicable-disease response. Its statutory powers operate through applicable instruments and procedures; this profile does not enumerate every current order." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–5, 7, 12", "en": "Arts. 4–5, 7, 12" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Art. 12", "en": "Art. 12" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Administra el Programa Medicaid, que evalúa y certifica elegibilidad para la cubierta gubernamental. Solicitar, revalidar y mantener actualizada esa elegibilidad es un proceso distinto de recibir una consulta médica o escoger una aseguradora.", "en": "Administers the Medicaid Program, which evaluates and certifies eligibility for government coverage. Applying, renewing, and keeping eligibility information current differ from attending a medical visit or choosing an insurer." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0385ed206260", "locator": { "es": "Programa Medicaid: elegibilidad y responsabilidades", "en": "Medicaid Program: eligibility and responsibilities" } }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. VI, sec. 1", "en": "Art. VI, sec. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Ejerce autoridad sobre ASSMCA y ASEM conforme a sus respectivas leyes. ASSMCA tiene autonomía fiscal y administrativa; ASEM posee personalidad jurídica propia. La adscripción no borra esas diferencias ni convierte todas las entidades de salud en una sola oficina.", "en": "Exercises authority concerning ASSMCA and ASEM under their respective statutes. ASSMCA has fiscal and administrative autonomy; ASEM has its own legal personality. Administrative attachment does not erase those distinctions or turn all health entities into a single office." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 1", "en": "Sec. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3", "en": "Art. 3" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su titular participa por razón del cargo en la junta de ASES y preside la Junta de Entidades Participantes de ASEM. Un asiento en una junta y la adscripción administrativa son relaciones diferentes, y así se distinguen en el mapa.", "en": "Its Secretary holds an ex officio seat on ASES’s board and chairs ASEM’s Participating Entities Board. A board seat and administrative attachment are different relationships and are distinguished on the map." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 3–4", "en": "Art. 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A treatment inquiry, hospital matter, and insurance-eligibility certification may require different contacts." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 1", "en": "Sec. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4", "en": "Arts. 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-0385ed206260", "locator": { "es": "Programa Medicaid", "en": "Medicaid Program" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una familia que quiere saber si cualifica para Plan Vital comienza con el Programa Medicaid para la evaluación de elegibilidad. Si tiene preguntas sobre la cubierta y las aseguradoras contratadas, consulta a ASES. Si necesita atención clínica, debe identificar al proveedor o programa que la ofrece. Esas tres gestiones se relacionan con la salud, pero no las resuelve necesariamente la misma oficina.", "en": "A family seeking to learn whether it qualifies for Plan Vital starts with Medicaid’s eligibility assessment. Questions about coverage and contracted insurers go to ASES. Clinical care requires identifying the provider or program offering it. These three tasks all concern health but are not necessarily handled by the same office." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0385ed206260", "locator": { "es": "Solicitud y certificación de elegibilidad", "en": "Application and eligibility certification" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1c634eb63c7c", "locator": { "es": "Plan Vital: beneficiarios", "en": "Plan Vital: beneficiaries" } }, { "sourceId": "s-e4ac9e4cc4c8", "locator": { "es": "Servicios médicos", "en": "Medical services" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Constitución, art. IV, secs. 5–6, establece Salud como departamento ejecutivo. La Ley 81-1912, según enmendada, define las facultades sanitarias de su Secretaría. Las leyes de ASES, ASSMCA y ASEM distribuyen funciones específicas: no basta la ley general de Salud para describir la gobernanza de cada una.", "en": "Constitution art. IV, secs. 5–6, establishes Health as an executive department. Act 81-1912, as amended, defines its Secretary’s health powers. The ASES, ASSMCA, and ASEM statutes allocate specific responsibilities; the general Health statute alone does not describe each institution’s governance." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1, 12", "en": "Arts. 1, 12" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6" } }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 1", "en": "Art. 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That published identity alone does not establish appointment and confirmation dates; this profile has not certified those dates." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 5–6" } }, { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Art. 1", "en": "Art. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-701f965934c0", "locator": { "es": "Perfil del Secretario", "en": "Secretary’s profile" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección general del departamento reside en la Secretaría, no en una junta corporativa única para todas las instituciones de salud. ASES y ASEM tienen órganos de gobierno propios definidos por ley; ASSMCA tiene una persona administradora bajo la autoridad que su ley asigna a la Secretaría de Salud. Sus integrantes y facultades se explican en las fichas respectivas.", "en": "Overall departmental leadership rests with the Secretary, not a single corporate board governing every health institution. ASES and ASEM have their own statutory governing bodies; ASSMCA has an administrator under the Secretary’s statutory authority. Their membership and powers are explained in their separate profiles." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-76261e0d6617", "locator": { "es": "Art. 1", "en": "Art. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 3", "en": "Art. 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Cobrar una contribución, preparar una propuesta presupuestaria y negociar deuda pública son trabajos distintos: Hacienda participa en las finanzas públicas junto con OGP y AAFAF.", "en": "The executive department responsible for state tax administration and collections, with central treasury, accounting, and financial-reporting duties. Collecting a tax, preparing a budget proposal, and negotiating public debt are different jobs: Hacienda works alongside OGP and AAFAF in public finance." }, "legal": { "es": "La Constitución, art. IV, establece a Hacienda como departamento ejecutivo. La Ley 230-1974, según enmendada, define funciones de contabilidad, tesorería e informes; el Plan de Reorganización 3-1994 trata la dirección y organización del departamento. La administración contributiva se rige además por el Código y leyes especiales; esa referencia general no determina la obligación contributiva de una persona.", "en": "Constitution article IV establishes Hacienda as an executive department. Act 230-1974, as amended, defines accounting, treasury, and reporting duties; Reorganization Plan 3-1994 addresses departmental leadership and organization. Tax administration also follows the Code and special statutes; this general reference does not determine an individual’s tax liability." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-5312da0bafad", "s-26cf41d80f7c", "s-5dc5b9f43e4e", "s-2386fffd21a7", "s-8b677bd9cdb0", "s-a616f4bf53d9", "s-81a8253f5ce8", "s-51fae448958f", "s-cb38585e12ef", "s-c5547381c173", "s-655af2dcbcdd", "s-de13cb9770c5", "s-067d744081cf", "s-182511a1167d", "s-4a1d0ce99167", "s-e0454b0f3404" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Secretario/a de Hacienda", "en": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, "name": "Ángel L. Pantoja Rodríguez", "sourceIds": [ "s-8b677bd9cdb0" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "El departamento está a cargo de una Secretaría de Gobierno, no de una junta corporativa. La facultad de crear comités asesores no convierte esos comités en una junta rectora del departamento. Por separado, la Secretaría puede ocupar asientos ex officio en juntas de otras entidades, como ACT y ASES.", "en": "The department is headed by a government Secretary rather than a corporate board. The power to create advisory committees does not make them a governing board for the department. Separately, the Secretary may hold ex officio seats on other entities’ boards, including HTA and ASES." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-cb38585e12ef", "s-c5547381c173", "s-de13cb9770c5", "s-067d744081cf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://hacienda.pr.gov/sobre-hacienda/organizacion/secretaria-negociados-y-areas/unidades-operacionales/area-de-rentas-internas", "reportRow": 6, "example": { "es": "Para una gestión contributiva, como consultar el estado de una planilla o una cuenta, el punto de partida es el servicio oficial de Hacienda y su portal SURI. Para saber cuánto se autorizó a una agencia, se consulta el presupuesto de OGP; para comparar esa autorización con resultados, se buscan informes financieros y de ejecución. Son documentos y trámites diferentes.", "en": "For a tax matter, such as checking a return or account, start with Hacienda’s official service and SURI portal. To find an agency’s authorized budget, consult OGP’s budget; to compare authorization with results, look for financial and execution reports. These are different documents and procedures." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Administra el sistema contributivo mediante áreas de procesamiento de planillas, recaudaciones, auditoría fiscal y servicio al contribuyente. Su descripción institucional permite distinguir esas gestiones de una asignación presupuestaria a una agencia.", "Diseña o aprueba sistemas y procedimientos de contabilidad, pagos e ingresos para las dependencias y entidades corporativas en los términos de la Ley 230. La ley preserva responsabilidades propias de los cuerpos legislativos; la contabilidad central no constituye una subordinación administrativa de todas las ramas.", "Custodia fondos de las dependencias y lleva su contabilidad central, salvo disposición de ley distinta. Recauda fondos públicos y puede nombrar recaudadores en las dependencias. La circular de julio de 2026 describe ese procedimiento dentro del sistema financiero y de contabilidad.", "Prepara informes sobre los resultados de las operaciones financieras para la Asamblea Legislativa, el gobernador y el público. También presenta junto con OGP proyecciones de ingresos y gastos relacionadas con el presupuesto propuesto: una proyección y un resultado observado no son el mismo dato." ], "en": [ "Administers taxes through return-processing, collections, tax-audit, and taxpayer-service units. Those responsibilities differ from appropriating a budget to an agency.", "Designs or approves accounting, payment, and revenue systems for agencies and public corporations under Act 230. The statute preserves legislative bodies’ own responsibilities; central accounting does not establish administrative subordination of all branches.", "Holds agency funds and maintains their central accounts unless another law provides otherwise. It collects public funds and may appoint agency collectors. The July 2026 circular describes that procedure within the financial and accounting system.", "Prepares reports on financial operations for the Legislature, governor, and public. It also presents revenue and expenditure projections with OGP for the proposed budget: a forecast and an observed result are different kinds of information." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el departamento ejecutivo que administra contribuciones y recaudos estatales y tiene responsabilidades centrales de tesorería, contabilidad e información financiera. Cobrar una contribución, preparar una propuesta presupuestaria y negociar deuda pública son trabajos distintos: Hacienda participa en las finanzas públicas junto con OGP y AAFAF.", "en": "The executive department responsible for state tax administration and collections, with central treasury, accounting, and financial-reporting duties. Collecting a tax, preparing a budget proposal, and negotiating public debt are different jobs: Hacienda works alongside OGP and AAFAF in public finance." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–7", "en": "Arts. 4–7" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-5dc5b9f43e4e", "locator": { "es": "Área de Rentas Internas; funciones", "en": "Internal Revenue Area; responsibilities" } }, { "sourceId": "s-2386fffd21a7", "locator": { "es": "Proceso presupuestario; reconocimiento", "en": "Budget process; credits" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Administra el sistema contributivo mediante áreas de procesamiento de planillas, recaudaciones, auditoría fiscal y servicio al contribuyente. Su descripción institucional permite distinguir esas gestiones de una asignación presupuestaria a una agencia.", "en": "Administers taxes through return-processing, collections, tax-audit, and taxpayer-service units. Those responsibilities differ from appropriating a budget to an agency." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5dc5b9f43e4e", "locator": { "es": "Funciones y negociados", "en": "Responsibilities and bureaus" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Diseña o aprueba sistemas y procedimientos de contabilidad, pagos e ingresos para las dependencias y entidades corporativas en los términos de la Ley 230. La ley preserva responsabilidades propias de los cuerpos legislativos; la contabilidad central no constituye una subordinación administrativa de todas las ramas.", "en": "Designs or approves accounting, payment, and revenue systems for agencies and public corporations under Act 230. The statute preserves legislative bodies’ own responsibilities; central accounting does not establish administrative subordination of all branches." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(a)–(d)", "en": "Art. 4(a)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(c)–(d)", "en": "Art. 4(c)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Custodia fondos de las dependencias y lleva su contabilidad central, salvo disposición de ley distinta. Recauda fondos públicos y puede nombrar recaudadores en las dependencias. La circular de julio de 2026 describe ese procedimiento dentro del sistema financiero y de contabilidad.", "en": "Holds agency funds and maintains their central accounts unless another law provides otherwise. It collects public funds and may appoint agency collectors. The July 2026 circular describes that procedure within the financial and accounting system." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6(a), 7(a)", "en": "Arts. 6(a), 7(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-8b677bd9cdb0", "locator": { "es": "Base legal; propósito", "en": "Legal basis; purpose" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Prepara informes sobre los resultados de las operaciones financieras para la Asamblea Legislativa, el gobernador y el público. También presenta junto con OGP proyecciones de ingresos y gastos relacionadas con el presupuesto propuesto: una proyección y un resultado observado no son el mismo dato.", "en": "Prepares reports on financial operations for the Legislature, governor, and public. It also presents revenue and expenditure projections with OGP for the proposed budget: a forecast and an observed result are different kinds of information." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=7" }, { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(a)", "en": "Art. 3(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Hacienda administra y contabiliza; OGP prepara y examina el presupuesto ejecutivo y monitorea su ejecución. AAFAF es el agente fiscal y asesor financiero del gobierno. La colaboración entre las tres no convierte una planilla contributiva en una solicitud que se presente ante OGP o AAFAF.", "en": "Hacienda administers and accounts for funds; OGP prepares and examines the executive budget and monitors execution. AAFAF is the government’s fiscal agent and financial adviser. Their collaboration does not make a tax return an application filed with OGP or AAFAF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(a)", "en": "Art. 3(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(a)–(c)", "en": "Art. 5(a)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-5dc5b9f43e4e", "locator": { "es": "Procesamiento de planillas", "en": "Return processing" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su ley de contabilidad distingue dependencias ejecutivas, legislativas, judiciales y entidades corporativas. No toda transacción de otra rama recibe la misma preintervención de Hacienda, ni toda corporación pública funciona como un negociado del departamento.", "en": "Its accounting statute distinguishes executive, legislative, and judicial agencies and public corporations. Transactions of other branches do not all receive the same pre-audit by Hacienda, and a public corporation does not become a departmental bureau." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 6", "en": "Arts. 3, 6" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6(d)", "en": "Art. 6(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para una gestión contributiva, como consultar el estado de una planilla o una cuenta, el punto de partida es el servicio oficial de Hacienda y su portal SURI. Para saber cuánto se autorizó a una agencia, se consulta el presupuesto de OGP; para comparar esa autorización con resultados, se buscan informes financieros y de ejecución. Son documentos y trámites diferentes.", "en": "For a tax matter, such as checking a return or account, start with Hacienda’s official service and SURI portal. 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Those sources do not separately establish appointment, confirmation, or term-end dates." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 5", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 5" } }, { "sourceId": "s-655af2dcbcdd", "locator": { "es": "Secretarios de Hacienda; entrada de 2025", "en": "Secretary list; 2025 entry" } }, { "sourceId": "s-8b677bd9cdb0", "locator": { "es": "Firma publicada", "en": "Published signature" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El departamento está a cargo de una Secretaría de Gobierno, no de una junta corporativa. La facultad de crear comités asesores no convierte esos comités en una junta rectora del departamento. Por separado, la Secretaría puede ocupar asientos ex officio en juntas de otras entidades, como ACT y ASES.", "en": "The department is headed by a government Secretary rather than a corporate board. The power to create advisory committees does not make them a governing board for the department. Separately, the Secretary may hold ex officio seats on other entities’ boards, including HTA and ASES." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 6", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 6" } }, { "sourceId": "s-c5547381c173", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(k)", "en": "Art. 3(k)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(a) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(a) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 3–4", "en": "Art. 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Hacienda conserva la presidencia de la Junta Financiera por ley: un asiento no equivale a una adscripción. Las referencias históricas sobre reguladores de cooperativas requieren una conciliación separada.", "en": "Although the Plan 3-1994 compilation retains OCIF and OCS as Hacienda components, Acts 95-2009 and 133-2002 separated them and amended inconsistent Plan provisions. Hacienda retains the Financial Board chair by statute: a seat is different from an administrative attachment. Historical references involving cooperative regulators require separate reconciliation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 2, 4", "en": "Sections 2, 4" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 4", "en": "Section 4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-4a1d0ce99167", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 1, 7; pp. impresas 538–541", "en": "Sections 1, 7; printed pp. 538–541" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-4a1d0ce99167", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 7; p. impresa 541", "en": "Section 7; printed p. 541" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8", "en": "Art. 8" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "departamento-del-trabajo-y-recursos-humanos", "slug": "departamento-del-trabajo-y-recursos-humanos", "name": { "es": "Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos", "en": "Department of Labor and Human Resources" }, "acronym": "DTRH", "aliases": [ "Department of Labor and Human Resources", "Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos", "DTRH" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "department", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Atiende normas laborales, empleo, desempleo y desarrollo de la fuerza trabajadora.", "en": "Labor policy, unemployment/workforce and labor standards." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Constitutional department" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-4325ebd4ae13" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/departamento-del-trabajo-y-recursos-humanos-dtrh-a", "reportRow": 7 }, { "id": "departamento-de-agricultura", "slug": "departamento-de-agricultura", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Agricultura", "en": "Department of Agriculture" }, "acronym": "DA", "aliases": [ "Department of Agriculture", "Departamento de Agricultura", "DA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "department", "status": "active", "topics": [ "economy" ], "summary": { "es": "Desarrolla política agrícola y apoya la producción agropecuaria.", "en": "Develops agricultural policy and supports agricultural production." }, "legal": { "es": "Artículo IV de la Constitución", "en": "Constitution Art. 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Las juntas de ACT y ATI pertenecen a esas corporaciones y no constituyen una junta directiva general de DTOP.", "en": "The department is led by its Secretary. The ACT and ATI boards belong to those corporations and are not a general DTOP governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f2b83f9e333a", "s-de13cb9770c5", "s-703be89537d7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.dtop.pr.gov/dependencias", "reportRow": 9, "example": { "es": "Una renovación de licencia y la planificación de un viaje en autobús pertenecen a áreas distintas. El portal de DTOP dirige a CESCO para servicios al conductor y a las autoridades correspondientes para transporte e infraestructura.", "en": "Renewing a driver’s license and planning a bus trip involve different services. 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El nombramiento de su titular corresponde a la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado; la Secretaría no equivale a la dirección ejecutiva de cada corporación adscrita.", "en": "The Secretary leads the department and is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary is distinct from each attached corporation’s executive leadership." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. I", "en": "Art. I" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Constitución, art. IV, sec. 5", "en": "Constitution, art. IV, sec. 5" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El departamento es dirigido por la Secretaría. Las juntas de ACT y ATI pertenecen a esas corporaciones y no constituyen una junta directiva general de DTOP.", "en": "The department is led by its Secretary. 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Las pensiones alimentarias corresponden a ASUME: compartir departamento no convierte estos servicios en un mismo trámite.", "en": "PAN and TANF are handled by ADSEF. Child-support matters belong to ASUME: belonging to the same department does not make these the same service." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Programas; Servicios en línea", "en": "Programs; Online services" } }, { "sourceId": "s-8bae1575c5fb", "locator": { "es": "Servicios en línea", "en": "Online services" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "ADFAN atiende protección y apoyo familiar; ACUDEN se enfoca en cuidado y desarrollo infantil. Una solicitud de cuido no equivale a una intervención de protección.", "en": "ADFAN handles family protection and support; ACUDEN focuses on child care and development. A child-care application is different from a protective-services intervention." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6, 9", "en": "Arts. 6, 9" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una familia que necesita asistencia para alimentos y orientación sobre cuido puede requerir dos gestiones: PAN con ADSEF y los servicios de cuidado infantil de ACUDEN. Familia coordina esas áreas, pero los requisitos de cada programa se consultan por separado.", "en": "A family seeking food assistance and child-care information may need two separate contacts: PAN through ADSEF and child-care services through ACUDEN. 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This process differs from the appointment rules for individual component administrators." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2", "en": "Art. 2" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley y el plan asignan la dirección a la Secretaría, no a una junta directiva corporativa. Las administraciones tienen sus propias autoridades; los consejos creados para programas específicos no sustituyen esa estructura ejecutiva.", "en": "The law and plan vest leadership in the Secretary rather than a corporate governing board. Component administrations have their own authorities; councils established for particular programs do not replace this executive structure." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2, 4–9", "en": "Arts. 2, 4–9" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Directorio de administraciones y servicios", "en": "Administrations and services directory" }, "url": "https://www.familia.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-939ac192e967" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "departamento-de-correccion-y-rehabilitacion", "slug": "departamento-de-correccion-y-rehabilitacion", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación", "en": "Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation" }, "acronym": "DCR", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación", "Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation", "DCR" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "department", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra el sistema correccional, la rehabilitación y la supervisión en la comunidad.", "en": "Corrections, rehabilitation and community supervision." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; 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La compilación OGP consultada está revisada al 17 de julio de 2026 e incorpora la separación de Policía y Ciencias Forenses.", "en": "Act 20 of April 10, 2017, as amended, chapter 1. The consulted OGP compilation is revised through July 17, 2026, and incorporates the separation of Police and Forensic Sciences." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2fee6823dde7", "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Secretario o secretaria de Seguridad Pública", "en": "Secretary of Public Safety" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección ejecutiva corresponde a la Secretaría. La ley también establece un Comité Ejecutivo de Seguridad con funciones de coordinación; ese comité no equivale a la junta directiva de una corporación pública. No se publica aquí un roster completo de sus integrantes actuales.", "en": "Executive leadership belongs to the Secretary. The law also establishes an Executive Security Committee with coordination functions; it is different from a public corporation’s governing board. A complete current committee roster is not published here." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.dsp.pr.gov/sobre-el-dsp", "reportRow": 17, "example": { "es": "En un incidente que requiere varios servicios, el 9-1-1 puede canalizar la llamada a las entidades de respuesta pertinentes. El DSP organiza sus negociados, mientras cada uno mantiene las responsabilidades especializadas que le asigna la ley.", "en": "For an incident requiring multiple services, 9-1-1 can route the call to the relevant response entities. DSP organizes its bureaus while each retains the specialized responsibilities assigned by law." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Integra recursos administrativos y coordina la prestación de servicios de sus cinco negociados.", "La Secretaría ejerce supervisión inmediata del departamento y administra funciones comunes de presupuesto, personal y apoyo.", "Coordina esfuerzos de seguridad y respuesta con otras instituciones estatales, municipales y federales, sin convertirlas por ello en componentes del DSP." ], "en": [ "Integrates administrative resources and coordinates service delivery across its five bureaus.", "The Secretary provides immediate departmental supervision and administers shared budget, personnel, and support functions.", "Coordinates safety and response efforts with other state-level, municipal, and federal institutions without thereby making them DSP components." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Coordina y administra cinco negociados especializados en bomberos, manejo de desastres, emergencias médicas, llamadas 9-1-1 e investigaciones especiales.", "en": "Coordinates and administers five specialized bureaus covering firefighting, disaster management, emergency medical services, 9-1-1 calls, and special investigations." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 1.06", "en": "Art. 1.06" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Integra recursos administrativos y coordina la prestación de servicios de sus cinco negociados.", "en": "Integrates administrative resources and coordinates service delivery across its five bureaus." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.03, 1.05–1.06, 1.09", "en": "Arts. 1.03, 1.05–1.06, 1.09" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La Secretaría ejerce supervisión inmediata del departamento y administra funciones comunes de presupuesto, personal y apoyo.", "en": "The Secretary provides immediate departmental supervision and administers shared budget, personnel, and support functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.04–1.05, 1.10", "en": "Arts. 1.04–1.05, 1.10" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Coordina esfuerzos de seguridad y respuesta con otras instituciones estatales, municipales y federales, sin convertirlas por ello en componentes del DSP.", "en": "Coordinates safety and response efforts with other state-level, municipal, and federal institutions without thereby making them DSP components." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 1.03", "en": "Art. 1.03" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "La Policía de Puerto Rico se separó de la estructura del DSP mediante la Ley 83-2025. El Instituto de Ciencias Forenses se separó mediante la Ley 135-2020. No se cuentan entre los cinco negociados actuales.", "en": "The Puerto Rico Police was separated from DSP by Act 83-2025, and the Institute of Forensic Sciences by Act 135-2020. Neither is counted among the five current bureaus." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Nota inicial; Art. 1.06", "en": "Nota inicial; Art. 1.06" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El negociado 9-1-1 recibe y canaliza llamadas; Bomberos y Emergencias Médicas realizan funciones de respuesta distintas. El departamento y sus negociados no son nombres intercambiables.", "en": "The 9-1-1 bureau receives and routes calls; Fire and Emergency Medical Services perform different response functions. The department and its bureaus are not interchangeable names." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.01, 3.01, 5.01", "en": "Arts. 2.01, 3.01, 5.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "En un incidente que requiere varios servicios, el 9-1-1 puede canalizar la llamada a las entidades de respuesta pertinentes. El DSP organiza sus negociados, mientras cada uno mantiene las responsabilidades especializadas que le asigna la ley.", "en": "For an incident requiring multiple services, 9-1-1 can route the call to the relevant response entities. DSP organizes its bureaus while each retains the specialized responsibilities assigned by law." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06, 3.01", "en": "Arts. 1.06, 3.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 20 de 10 de abril de 2017, según enmendada, cap. 1. La compilación OGP consultada está revisada al 17 de julio de 2026 e incorpora la separación de Policía y Ciencias Forenses.", "en": "Act 20 of April 10, 2017, as amended, chapter 1. The consulted OGP compilation is revised through July 17, 2026, and incorporates the separation of Police and Forensic Sciences." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Nota inicial; Arts. 1.03–1.06", "en": "Nota inicial; Arts. 1.03–1.06" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El secretario o la secretaria es nombrado por la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado. El gobernador conserva la dirección suprema y delega la administración y supervisión inmediata en la Secretaría.", "en": "The Secretary is appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent. The governor retains supreme direction while immediate administration and supervision are delegated to the Secretary." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 1.04", "en": "Art. 1.04" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección ejecutiva corresponde a la Secretaría. La ley también establece un Comité Ejecutivo de Seguridad con funciones de coordinación; ese comité no equivale a la junta directiva de una corporación pública. No se publica aquí un roster completo de sus integrantes actuales.", "en": "Executive leadership belongs to the Secretary. The law also establishes an Executive Security Committee with coordination functions; it is different from a public corporation’s governing board. A complete current committee roster is not published here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.04, 1.13–1.14", "en": "Arts. 1.04, 1.13–1.14" }, "fragment": "#page=16" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones y negociados del departamento", "en": "Department functions and bureaus" }, "url": "https://www.dsp.pr.gov/sobre-el-dsp", "sourceIds": [ "s-6dd355f45460" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-de-asuntos-federales-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "administracion-de-asuntos-federales-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Administración de Asuntos Federales de Puerto Rico (PRFAA)", "en": "Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration" }, "acronym": "PRFAA", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration", "Administración de Asuntos Federales de Puerto Rico (PRFAA)", "PRFAA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Representa los intereses de Puerto Rico ante el gobierno federal y en Estados Unidos.", "en": "Enabling law cited on official agency record." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Executive representation before federal government" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-200083268688" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/administracion-de-asuntos-federales-de-puerto-rico-prfaa-5", "reportRow": 18 }, { "id": "autoridad-de-asesoria-financiera-y-agencia-fiscal", "slug": "autoridad-de-asesoria-financiera-y-agencia-fiscal", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal (AAFAF)", "en": "Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority" }, "acronym": "AAFAF", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority", "Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal (AAFAF)", "AAFAF", "Fiscal Agency", "Autoridad de Asesoría Financiera y Agencia Fiscal de Puerto Rico", "FAFAA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la corporación pública que actúa como agente fiscal, asesor financiero y agente informativo del Gobierno de Puerto Rico. Coordina asuntos de deuda y cumplimiento fiscal y sirve de enlace con la Junta de Supervisión. Es una institución estatal distinta de esa Junta y de Hacienda y OGP.", "en": "The public corporation serving as Puerto Rico’s fiscal agent, financial adviser, and reporting authority. It coordinates debt and fiscal-compliance matters and serves as a liaison with the Oversight Board. It is a state-level institution distinct from that Board, Hacienda, and OGP." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 2-2017 crea y organiza AAFAF, define facultades fiscales y financieras y establece la sucesión de funciones y asientos del BGF. Sus poderes se leen junto con PROMESA; una facultad estatal de negociación no sustituye los roles de la Junta y del tribunal en Título III.", "en": "Act 2-2017 creates and organizes AAFAF, defines fiscal and financial powers, and establishes succession to GDB functions and board seats. Its powers must be read with PROMESA; state negotiation authority does not replace the Board’s and court’s Title III roles." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-148afd2fe3b4", "s-1ebefaa76914", "s-81a8253f5ce8", "s-9f954053aad3", "s-ce48ca25decf", "s-a616f4bf53d9", "s-26cf41d80f7c", "s-3932c5dcd750", "s-de13cb9770c5", "s-703be89537d7", "s-cba6ab1b62c8", "s-2386fffd21a7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director/a ejecutivo/a de AAFAF", "en": "AAFAF Executive Director" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "La junta legal tiene cinco miembros: el director ejecutivo, dos personas adicionales nombradas por el gobernador y un representante de cada cuerpo legislativo designado por su respectiva presidencia. Los nombrados por el gobernador sirven a su voluntad; los representantes legislativos solo pueden ser removidos por quien los designó. La regla inicial que permitía un solo miembro por 45 días no se usa como descripción de la junta actual. No se certifica aquí un roster, vacantes ni delegaciones.", "en": "The statutory board has five members: the executive director, two additional gubernatorial appointees, and a representative of each legislative chamber designated by its presiding officer. Gubernatorial appointees serve at the governor’s pleasure; legislative representatives may be removed only by the officer who designated them. The initial rule permitting one member for 45 days is not used to describe today’s board. A roster, vacancies, and delegations are not certified here." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.aafaf.pr.gov/about-us", "reportRow": 19, "example": { "es": "Al leer una noticia sobre una “aprobación fiscal”, primero se identifica el documento: una negociación de deuda por AAFAF, un presupuesto preparado por OGP, una certificación de la Junta o una decisión judicial sobre un plan de ajuste. El repositorio de AAFAF permite buscar documentos financieros, pero publicarlos en un mismo portal no hace que los emita la misma autoridad.", "en": "When reading about a “fiscal approval,” first identify the document: an AAFAF debt negotiation, an OGP-prepared budget, a Board certification, or a judicial decision on a plan of adjustment. AAFAF’s repository helps locate financial documents, but publishing them on one portal does not mean the same authority issued them." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Asesora financieramente al gobierno y sus entidades y coordina comunicación y cooperación con la Junta de Supervisión. Ayuda al gobernador con planes fiscales y presupuestos, pero no recibe por ello las facultades federales de certificación de la Junta.", "Supervisa asuntos de reestructuración, renegociación o ajuste de obligaciones y asume las funciones no bancarias de agente fiscal y asesor financiero que la ley atribuía al BGF. Esto no equivale a declarar que toda operación bancaria o toda obligación del BGF se transfirió a AAFAF.", "Supervisa el cumplimiento del plan fiscal por las entidades ejecutivas y puede requerir información, evaluar operaciones y adoptar medidas correctivas dentro de su ley. El art. 5(b) deja a las ramas Legislativa y Judicial la supervisión de sus propias dependencias; la fiscalización no crea por sí sola una relación de componente.", "Publica información fiscal y financiera, incluyendo estados auditados, presupuestos certificados, planes fiscales, liquidez y comparaciones entre presupuesto y resultados. El tipo de documento importa: liquidez disponible, autorización de gasto y gasto observado responden preguntas diferentes." ], "en": [ "Provides financial advice to the government and its entities and coordinates communication and cooperation with the Oversight Board. It assists the governor with fiscal plans and budgets; that role does not transfer the Board’s federal certification powers to AAFAF.", "Supervises restructuring, renegotiation, and adjustment of obligations and assumes the non-banking fiscal-agent and financial-adviser functions previously assigned to GDB. This does not establish that every GDB banking operation or liability transferred to AAFAF.", "Monitors executive entities’ fiscal-plan compliance and may require information, assess operations, and take corrective measures under its statute. Article 5(b) leaves the legislative and judicial branches responsible for supervising their own dependencies; fiscal oversight does not itself create component membership.", "Publishes fiscal and financial information, including audited statements, certified budgets, fiscal plans, liquidity reports, and budget-to-actual comparisons. Document type matters: available cash, spending authorization, and actual spending answer different questions." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la corporación pública que actúa como agente fiscal, asesor financiero y agente informativo del Gobierno de Puerto Rico. Coordina asuntos de deuda y cumplimiento fiscal y sirve de enlace con la Junta de Supervisión. Es una institución estatal distinta de esa Junta y de Hacienda y OGP.", "en": "The public corporation serving as Puerto Rico’s fiscal agent, financial adviser, and reporting authority. It coordinates debt and fiscal-compliance matters and serves as a liaison with the Oversight Board. It is a state-level institution distinct from that Board, Hacienda, and OGP." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–5", "en": "Arts. 4–5" }, "fragment": "#page=6" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Asesora financieramente al gobierno y sus entidades y coordina comunicación y cooperación con la Junta de Supervisión. Ayuda al gobernador con planes fiscales y presupuestos, pero no recibe por ello las facultades federales de certificación de la Junta.", "en": "Provides financial advice to the government and its entities and coordinates communication and cooperation with the Oversight Board. It assists the governor with fiscal plans and budgets; that role does not transfer the Board’s federal certification powers to AAFAF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 5(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 201(e), 202(e)", "en": "Secs. 201(e), 202(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 202(e)", "en": "Sec. 202(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=19" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Supervisa asuntos de reestructuración, renegociación o ajuste de obligaciones y asume las funciones no bancarias de agente fiscal y asesor financiero que la ley atribuía al BGF. Esto no equivale a declarar que toda operación bancaria o toda obligación del BGF se transfirió a AAFAF.", "en": "Supervises restructuring, renegotiation, and adjustment of obligations and assumes the non-banking fiscal-agent and financial-adviser functions previously assigned to GDB. This does not establish that every GDB banking operation or liability transferred to AAFAF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(c)", "en": "Art. 5(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Supervisa el cumplimiento del plan fiscal por las entidades ejecutivas y puede requerir información, evaluar operaciones y adoptar medidas correctivas dentro de su ley. El art. 5(b) deja a las ramas Legislativa y Judicial la supervisión de sus propias dependencias; la fiscalización no crea por sí sola una relación de componente.", "en": "Monitors executive entities’ fiscal-plan compliance and may require information, assess operations, and take corrective measures under its statute. Article 5(b) leaves the legislative and judicial branches responsible for supervising their own dependencies; fiscal oversight does not itself create component membership." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5(b), 8", "en": "Arts. 5(b), 8" }, "fragment": "#page=7" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8", "en": "Art. 8" }, "fragment": "#page=11" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica información fiscal y financiera, incluyendo estados auditados, presupuestos certificados, planes fiscales, liquidez y comparaciones entre presupuesto y resultados. El tipo de documento importa: liquidez disponible, autorización de gasto y gasto observado responden preguntas diferentes.", "en": "Publishes fiscal and financial information, including audited statements, certified budgets, fiscal plans, liquidity reports, and budget-to-actual comparisons. Document type matters: available cash, spending authorization, and actual spending answer different questions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ce48ca25decf", "locator": { "es": "Categorías del repositorio financiero", "en": "Financial repository categories" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "AAFAF es creada por ley de Puerto Rico y no es la Junta de Supervisión creada por PROMESA. La ley local le asigna negociar por el Gobierno; en un procedimiento de Título III, PROMESA dispone que la Junta representa al deudor y es quien puede presentar su plan de ajuste. Un plan fiscal y un plan judicial de ajuste de deudas son documentos distintos.", "en": "AAFAF is created by Puerto Rico law and is not PROMESA’s Oversight Board. Local law assigns it negotiations for the government; in a Title III proceeding, PROMESA provides that the Board represents the debtor and has the exclusive power to file its plan of adjustment. A fiscal plan and a judicial debt-adjustment plan are different documents." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4, 8(q)", "en": "Arts. 4, 8(q)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(q)", "en": "Art. 8(q)" }, "fragment": "#page=13" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 312(a), 315(b)", "en": "Secs. 312(a), 315(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=35" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 315(b)", "en": "Sec. 315(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=36" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Hacienda administra contribuciones y contabilidad; OGP prepara y monitorea el presupuesto; AAFAF coordina asesoría financiera, deuda y cumplimiento fiscal. Las facultades de asesoría, coordinación o participación en juntas no convierten a todas las agencias en dependencias administrativas de AAFAF.", "en": "Hacienda administers taxes and accounting; OGP prepares and monitors the budget; AAFAF coordinates financial advice, debt, and fiscal compliance. Advisory, coordination, and board-participation powers do not make all agencies administratively subordinate to AAFAF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 16", "en": "Arts. 5, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–3", "en": "Arts. 2–3" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–7", "en": "Arts. 4–7" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Al leer una noticia sobre una “aprobación fiscal”, primero se identifica el documento: una negociación de deuda por AAFAF, un presupuesto preparado por OGP, una certificación de la Junta o una decisión judicial sobre un plan de ajuste. El repositorio de AAFAF permite buscar documentos financieros, pero publicarlos en un mismo portal no hace que los emita la misma autoridad.", "en": "When reading about a “fiscal approval,” first identify the document: an AAFAF debt negotiation, an OGP-prepared budget, a Board certification, or a judicial decision on a plan of adjustment. AAFAF’s repository helps locate financial documents, but publishing them on one portal does not mean the same authority issued them." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ce48ca25decf", "locator": { "es": "Categorías de documentos", "en": "Document categories" } }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(q)", "en": "Art. 8(q)" }, "fragment": "#page=13" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 202, 314", "en": "Secs. 202, 314" }, "fragment": "#page=18" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 314", "en": "Sec. 314" }, "fragment": "#page=35" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 2-2017 crea y organiza AAFAF, define facultades fiscales y financieras y establece la sucesión de funciones y asientos del BGF. Sus poderes se leen junto con PROMESA; una facultad estatal de negociación no sustituye los roles de la Junta y del tribunal en Título III.", "en": "Act 2-2017 creates and organizes AAFAF, defines fiscal and financial powers, and establishes succession to GDB functions and board seats. Its powers must be read with PROMESA; state negotiation authority does not replace the Board’s and court’s Title III roles." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–8, 16", "en": "Arts. 4–8, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 312–315", "en": "Secs. 312–315" }, "fragment": "#page=35" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El gobernador nombra al director ejecutivo, que es el principal oficial ejecutivo y forma parte de la junta. La junta selecciona entre sus miembros a su presidencia: esos dos roles no se confunden automáticamente. La página consultada de “Executive Team” no publica un titular identificable; el nombre actual y las fechas de nombramiento quedan sin certificar, sin inferir una vacante.", "en": "The governor appoints the executive director, who is the chief executive officer and sits on the board. The board selects its chair from its members: those roles are not automatically interchangeable. The consulted “Executive Team” page publishes no identifiable officeholder; the current name and appointment dates remain uncertified, without implying a vacancy." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6(a)–(b), 7", "en": "Arts. 6(a)–(b), 7" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7", "en": "Art. 7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-3932c5dcd750", "locator": { "es": "Página de Dirección Ejecutiva consultada", "en": "Consulted Executive Director page" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La junta legal tiene cinco miembros: el director ejecutivo, dos personas adicionales nombradas por el gobernador y un representante de cada cuerpo legislativo designado por su respectiva presidencia. Los nombrados por el gobernador sirven a su voluntad; los representantes legislativos solo pueden ser removidos por quien los designó. La regla inicial que permitía un solo miembro por 45 días no se usa como descripción de la junta actual. No se certifica aquí un roster, vacantes ni delegaciones.", "en": "The statutory board has five members: the executive director, two additional gubernatorial appointees, and a representative of each legislative chamber designated by its presiding officer. Gubernatorial appointees serve at the governor’s pleasure; legislative representatives may be removed only by the officer who designated them. The initial rule permitting one member for 45 days is not used to describe today’s board. A roster, vacancies, and delegations are not certified here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 6(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Información institucional", "en": "Institutional responsibilities" }, "url": "https://www.aafaf.pr.gov/about-us", "sourceIds": [ "s-cba6ab1b62c8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Planes, presupuestos, liquidez y estados financieros", "en": "Plans, budgets, liquidity, and financial statements" }, "url": "https://www.aafaf.pr.gov/financial-information", "sourceIds": [ "s-ce48ca25decf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Presupuesto oficial 2026–2027", "en": "Official 2026–2027 budget" }, "url": "https://www.presupuestos.pr.gov/aprobado-26-27/aprobado-27", "sourceIds": [ "s-2386fffd21a7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "El art. 16 sustituye automáticamente al presidente del BGF por el director de AAFAF o su designado en los asientos establecidos por ley, orden ejecutiva o reglamento. Permite ceder el asiento al presidente del BGF o su designado. Establecer la sucesión legal, como en ACT y ATI, no identifica al delegado que hoy asiste ni prueba que cada asiento esté ocupado.", "en": "Article 16 automatically substitutes AAFAF’s director or designee for the GDB president in seats established by statute, executive order, or regulation. It permits ceding the seat to the GDB president or designee. Establishing legal succession, as for HTA and PRITA, does not identify today’s delegate or prove that each seat is occupied." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(a) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(a) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(a)", "en": "Art. 4(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "autoridad-para-las-alianzas-publico-privadas", "slug": "autoridad-para-las-alianzas-publico-privadas", "name": { "es": "Autoridad para las Alianzas Público-Privadas", "en": "Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority" }, "acronym": "AAPP", "aliases": [ "Autoridad para las Alianzas Público-Privadas", "Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority", "AAPP" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Estructura y supervisa proyectos de alianzas público-privadas.", "en": "Structures and oversees public-private partnership projects." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 29-2009", "en": "Act 29-2009" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e67483ffa442" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/autoridad-para-las-alianzas-publico-privadas-banco-gubernamental-f", "reportRow": 20 }, { "id": "oficina-central-de-recuperacion-reconstruccion-y-resiliencia", "slug": "oficina-central-de-recuperacion-reconstruccion-y-resiliencia", "name": { "es": "Oficina Central de Recuperación, Reconstrucción y Resiliencia (COR3)", "en": "Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency" }, "acronym": "COR3", "aliases": [ "Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency", "Oficina Central de Recuperación, Reconstrucción y Resiliencia (COR3)", "COR3" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Coordina subvenciones federales para recuperación, reconstrucción y resiliencia.", "en": "Coordinates FEMA disaster-recovery grants." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Created by executive action after Hurricane María" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-b529c230777a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://recovery.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 21 }, { "id": "oficina-de-gerencia-y-presupuesto", "slug": "oficina-de-gerencia-y-presupuesto", "name": { "es": "Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto", "en": "Office of Management and Budget" }, "acronym": "OGP", "aliases": [ "Office of Management and Budget", "Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto", "OGP", "Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget", "Negociado del Presupuesto" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la oficina adscrita a la Oficina del Gobernador que prepara y analiza el presupuesto ejecutivo, asesora sobre gerencia pública y monitorea la ejecución presupuestaria. Trabaja con peticiones de las agencias y proyecciones financieras; no es la oficina que cobra las contribuciones individuales.", "en": "Attached to the Governor’s Office, OGP prepares and analyzes the executive budget, advises on public management, and monitors budget execution. It works with agency requests and financial forecasts; it is not the office collecting individual tax payments." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 147-1980, según enmendada, crea la oficina y define sus funciones. El art. IV, sec. 4, de la Constitución asigna al gobernador la presentación de la situación del Tesoro y los desembolsos propuestos. PROMESA añade su propio proceso de planes fiscales y presupuestos; debe distinguirse de las funciones orgánicas de OGP.", "en": "Act 147-1980, as amended, creates the office and defines its responsibilities. Constitution article IV, section 4 assigns the governor the presentation of Treasury conditions and proposed spending. PROMESA adds its own fiscal-plan and budget process, distinct from OGP’s enabling functions." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-41cd60d4ba90", "s-f6713106d577", "s-a616f4bf53d9", "s-d835a100f114", "s-2386fffd21a7", "s-9f954053aad3", "s-81a8253f5ce8", "s-26cf41d80f7c", "s-cb38585e12ef", "s-895cc675a5ae", "s-d14cce9af35f", "s-ea0270c0b458", "s-5db4660eb8e2" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director/a de la OGP", "en": "OGP Director" }, "name": "Orlando C. Rivera Berríos", "sourceIds": [ "s-895cc675a5ae" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La Ley 147 establece una oficina dirigida por un director y le permite organizar su estructura y personal; no establece una junta corporativa rectora de OGP. Sus directorías y áreas gerenciales son componentes de trabajo, no nuevos niveles de gobierno.", "en": "Act 147 establishes an office headed by a director and permits the director to organize its structure and staff; it does not establish a corporate governing board for OGP. Its management areas and directorates are working components rather than new government levels." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-a616f4bf53d9", "s-d14cce9af35f" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.ogp.pr.gov/ogp/sobre-nosotros", "reportRow": 22, "example": { "es": "Una persona quiere comparar lo autorizado para una agencia con lo gastado. Primero identifica el año fiscal y el reporte de asignaciones de OGP, con su fuente de fondos y alcance. Después busca los resultados financieros o de ejecución del mismo período y universo. Una petición de la agencia, una propuesta del gobernador y el presupuesto certificado pueden mostrar cifras distintas.", "en": "Someone wants to compare an agency’s authorization with spending. First identify the fiscal year and OGP appropriation report, including funding source and scope. Then find financial or execution results for the same period and entities. An agency request, governor’s proposal, and certified budget may show different amounts." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Solicita y analiza peticiones presupuestarias, planes de trabajo y justificaciones de las agencias para preparar la propuesta que presenta el gobernador. El documento puede incluir gastos operacionales, mejoras permanentes y distintas fuentes de financiamiento.", "Vigila la ejecución del presupuesto y evalúa programas en términos de economía, eficiencia y efectividad. Puede requerir información y efectuar ajustes dentro de las facultades y límites legales; un ajuste administrativo no sustituye toda autorización legislativa o certificación requerida.", "Prepara junto con Hacienda informes de proyecciones de ingresos y gastos y asesora a las comisiones legislativas sobre disponibilidad de fondos. La coordinación financiera no convierte a Hacienda en una dependencia de OGP.", "Publica documentos y reportes del presupuesto. El portal 2026–2027 distingue Fondo General, ingresos especiales, fondos federales y reportes de inversión de capital; al comparar cifras se debe identificar la fuente, el concepto y el universo de agencias incluidos." ], "en": [ "Requests and analyzes agency budget requests, work plans, and justifications to prepare the governor’s proposal. The document may include operating expenses, capital improvements, and different funding sources.", "Monitors budget execution and evaluates programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. It may require information and make adjustments within statutory limits; an administrative adjustment does not replace all required legislative authorization or certification.", "Prepares revenue and expenditure forecasts with Hacienda and advises legislative committees on fund availability. Financial coordination does not make Hacienda subordinate to OGP.", "Publishes budget documents and reports. The 2026–2027 portal distinguishes General Fund, special-revenue, federal-fund, and capital-investment reports; comparisons must identify the funding source, expense category, and agencies included." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la oficina adscrita a la Oficina del Gobernador que prepara y analiza el presupuesto ejecutivo, asesora sobre gerencia pública y monitorea la ejecución presupuestaria. Trabaja con peticiones de las agencias y proyecciones financieras; no es la oficina que cobra las contribuciones individuales.", "en": "Attached to the Governor’s Office, OGP prepares and analyzes the executive budget, advises on public management, and monitors budget execution. It works with agency requests and financial forecasts; it is not the office collecting individual tax payments." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–3", "en": "Arts. 2–3" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Solicita y analiza peticiones presupuestarias, planes de trabajo y justificaciones de las agencias para preparar la propuesta que presenta el gobernador. El documento puede incluir gastos operacionales, mejoras permanentes y distintas fuentes de financiamiento.", "en": "Requests and analyzes agency budget requests, work plans, and justifications to prepare the governor’s proposal. The document may include operating expenses, capital improvements, and different funding sources." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(b)(1); art. 4(a)", "en": "Art. 3(b)(1); art. 4(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(a)", "en": "Art. 4(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=11" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Vigila la ejecución del presupuesto y evalúa programas en términos de economía, eficiencia y efectividad. Puede requerir información y efectuar ajustes dentro de las facultades y límites legales; un ajuste administrativo no sustituye toda autorización legislativa o certificación requerida.", "en": "Monitors budget execution and evaluates programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. It may require information and make adjustments within statutory limits; an administrative adjustment does not replace all required legislative authorization or certification." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 3(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-d835a100f114", "locator": { "es": "Sección 6.1: control y monitoreo", "en": "Section 6.1: control and monitoring" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Prepara junto con Hacienda informes de proyecciones de ingresos y gastos y asesora a las comisiones legislativas sobre disponibilidad de fondos. La coordinación financiera no convierte a Hacienda en una dependencia de OGP.", "en": "Prepares revenue and expenditure forecasts with Hacienda and advises legislative committees on fund availability. Financial coordination does not make Hacienda subordinate to OGP." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(a)", "en": "Art. 3(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica documentos y reportes del presupuesto. El portal 2026–2027 distingue Fondo General, ingresos especiales, fondos federales y reportes de inversión de capital; al comparar cifras se debe identificar la fuente, el concepto y el universo de agencias incluidos.", "en": "Publishes budget documents and reports. The 2026–2027 portal distinguishes General Fund, special-revenue, federal-fund, and capital-investment reports; comparisons must identify the funding source, expense category, and agencies included." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-2386fffd21a7", "locator": { "es": "Reportes del presupuesto; proceso presupuestario", "en": "Budget reports; budget process" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "OGP ayuda al gobernador a formular y administrar el presupuesto; la Asamblea Legislativa ejerce funciones de aprobación y asignación. Bajo PROMESA, la Junta de Supervisión revisa y certifica presupuestos conforme a su procedimiento, incluyendo medidas correctivas si no se produce uno conforme. La propuesta de OGP no es por sí sola un presupuesto certificado.", "en": "OGP helps the governor formulate and administer the budget; the Legislature exercises approval and appropriation functions. Under PROMESA, the Oversight Board reviews and certifies budgets through its process, including corrective action when a compliant budget is not produced. OGP’s proposal is not by itself a certified budget." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–4", "en": "Arts. 2–4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 202(c)–(e)", "en": "Sec. 202(c)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=18" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "AAFAF colabora en asuntos fiscales y financieros y en la relación con la Junta de Supervisión. La OGP mantiene su propia ley orgánica y su adscripción a la Oficina del Gobernador; compartir trabajo sobre el presupuesto no prueba una adscripción a AAFAF ni a la Junta.", "en": "AAFAF collaborates on fiscal and financial matters and the relationship with the Oversight Board. OGP retains its own enabling law and attachment to the Governor’s Office; shared budget work does not establish attachment to AAFAF or the Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2", "en": "Art. 2" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 5(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-2386fffd21a7", "locator": { "es": "Proceso presupuestario", "en": "Budget process" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona quiere comparar lo autorizado para una agencia con lo gastado. Primero identifica el año fiscal y el reporte de asignaciones de OGP, con su fuente de fondos y alcance. Después busca los resultados financieros o de ejecución del mismo período y universo. Una petición de la agencia, una propuesta del gobernador y el presupuesto certificado pueden mostrar cifras distintas.", "en": "Someone wants to compare an agency’s authorization with spending. First identify the fiscal year and OGP appropriation report, including funding source and scope. Then find financial or execution results for the same period and entities. An agency request, governor’s proposal, and certified budget may show different amounts." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-2386fffd21a7", "locator": { "es": "Reportes y presupuesto certificado", "en": "Reports and certified budget" } }, { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3(a)", "en": "Art. 3(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 202", "en": "Sec. 202" }, "fragment": "#page=18" }, { "sourceId": "s-26cf41d80f7c", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 147-1980, según enmendada, crea la oficina y define sus funciones. El art. IV, sec. 4, de la Constitución asigna al gobernador la presentación de la situación del Tesoro y los desembolsos propuestos. PROMESA añade su propio proceso de planes fiscales y presupuestos; debe distinguirse de las funciones orgánicas de OGP.", "en": "Act 147-1980, as amended, creates the office and defines its responsibilities. Constitution article IV, section 4 assigns the governor the presentation of Treasury conditions and proposed spending. PROMESA adds its own fiscal-plan and budget process, distinct from OGP’s enabling functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–4", "en": "Arts. 2–4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 4", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 4" } }, { "sourceId": "s-9f954053aad3", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 201–202", "en": "Secs. 201–202" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El gobernador nombra a la persona que dirige OGP, quien sirve a su voluntad. La ley citada no establece para ese cargo la confirmación que la Constitución exige a los Secretarios de Gobierno. El portal identifica a Orlando C. Rivera Berríos como director; las fechas exactas de su nombramiento y comienzo no se han establecido aquí.", "en": "The governor appoints OGP’s director, who serves at the governor’s pleasure. The cited statute does not impose the confirmation requirement that the Constitution applies to government Secretaries. The portal identifies Orlando C. Rivera Berríos as director; exact appointment and start dates have not been established here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2(a)", "en": "Art. 2(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-cb38585e12ef", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 5", "en": "Art. 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Its management areas and directorates are working components rather than new government levels." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-a616f4bf53d9", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2(a)–(c)", "en": "Art. 2(a)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-d14cce9af35f", "locator": { "es": "Equipo gerencial", "en": "Management team" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Presupuesto aprobado y certificado 2026–2027", "en": "Approved and certified 2026–2027 budget" }, "url": "https://www.presupuestos.pr.gov/aprobado-26-27/aprobado-27", "sourceIds": [ "s-2386fffd21a7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Manual de control y monitoreo", "en": "Control and monitoring manual" }, "url": "https://gestion-presupuestaria.ogp.pr.gov/seccion.html?codigo=6.1", "sourceIds": [ "s-d835a100f114" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Historia, organización y equipo gerencial", "en": "History, organization, and management team" }, "url": "https://www.ogp.pr.gov/ogp/sobre-nosotros", "sourceIds": [ "s-d14cce9af35f" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "Dos propuestas de 2026 sobre fondos de reserva y proyectos de capital, P. de la C. 1261 y 1262, aparecen en SUTRA con veto de bolsillo del 14 de agosto de 2026. Haber sido aprobadas en los cuerpos legislativos no basta para presentarlas como cambios vigentes a la Ley 147.", "en": "Two 2026 proposals on reserve and capital-project funds, House Bills 1261 and 1262, are recorded in SUTRA with pocket vetoes on August 14, 2026. 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La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-0f4bc672a1f8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 29, "example": { "es": "Para solicitar o revisar asistencia nutricional, comienza en ADSEF Digital o en el directorio oficial de oficinas. La ficha de esta web explica la institución; la determinación de elegibilidad la realiza el programa oficial.", "en": "For a nutrition-assistance application or review, start with ADSEF Digital or its official office directory. This profile explains the institution; the official program determines eligibility." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Administra el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional (PAN), con procesos de solicitud y revisión.", "Administra el Programa de Ayuda Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF).", "Publica información sobre distribución de alimentos, asistencia energética y servicios digitales para participantes." ], "en": [ "Administers the Nutrition Assistance Program (PAN), including applications and reviews.", "Administers Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).", "Publishes information on food distribution, energy assistance, and digital services for participants." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Administra asistencia nutricional y económica para hogares que cumplen los requisitos de cada programa, entre ellos PAN y TANF.", "en": "Administers nutrition and financial assistance for households meeting each program’s requirements, including PAN and TANF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Administra el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional (PAN), con procesos de solicitud y revisión.", "en": "Administers the Nutrition Assistance Program (PAN), including applications and reviews." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "PAN; ADSEF Digital", "en": "PAN; ADSEF Digital" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Administra el Programa de Ayuda Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF).", "en": "Administers Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas: TANF", "en": "Programs: TANF" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica información sobre distribución de alimentos, asistencia energética y servicios digitales para participantes.", "en": "Publishes information on food distribution, energy assistance, and digital services for participants." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas; Servicios en línea", "en": "Programs; Online services" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "La asistencia económica de ADSEF es distinta de la pensión alimentaria que administra ASUME. 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No debe confundirse con la evaluación de beneficios económicos.", "en": "Protective services for children and vulnerable adults belong to ADFAN’s programs and should be distinguished from financial-benefit eligibility assessments." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Programática", "en": "Programs" } }, { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para solicitar o revisar asistencia nutricional, comienza en ADSEF Digital o en el directorio oficial de oficinas. La ficha de esta web explica la institución; la determinación de elegibilidad la realiza el programa oficial.", "en": "For a nutrition-assistance application or review, start with ADSEF Digital or its official office directory. This profile explains the institution; the official program determines eligibility." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "ADSEF Digital; Directorio Oficinas", "en": "ADSEF Digital; Office directory" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "El Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 7, ubica a ADSEF en Familia y establece su administración. El catálogo actual de ADSEF identifica los programas de asistencia que gestiona.", "en": "Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 7, places ADSEF within the Family Department and establishes its administration. ADSEF’s current program directory identifies the assistance programs it manages." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 7", "en": "Arts. 5, 7" }, "fragment": "#page=7" }, { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La persona administradora dirige la operación y responde a la Secretaría de la Familia. La nombra la persona titular de la Secretaría, en consulta con la gobernadora o el gobernador.", "en": "The administrator runs operations and reports to the Secretary of the Family. The Secretary appoints the administrator in consultation with the governor." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7", "en": "Art. 7" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección corresponde a una persona administradora bajo la Secretaría de la Familia. La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 7", "en": "Arts. 5, 7" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Programas, solicitudes y directorio de oficinas", "en": "Programs, applications, and office directory" }, "url": "https://serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-258fc72135a7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-de-familias-y-ninos", "slug": "administracion-de-familias-y-ninos", "name": { "es": "Administración de Familias y Niños", "en": "Administration for Families and Children" }, "acronym": "ADFAN", "aliases": [ "Administración de Familias y Niños", "Administration for Families and Children", "ADFAN" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "Ofrece protección social y apoyo a niños, familias, personas de edad avanzada y adultos con impedimentos, incluidos cuidado sustituto y adopción.", "en": "Provides protective and support services for children, families, older adults, and adults with disabilities, including foster care and adoption." }, "legal": { "es": "Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 6, según enmendado. La organización de las administraciones auxiliares se describe en el portal institucional de ADFAN.", "en": "Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 6, as amended. ADFAN’s institutional site describes the organization of its auxiliary administrations." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-255aa27e369e", "s-00850285d683", "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "s-258fc72135a7", "s-11e82587ec4d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Administrador o administradora de ADFAN", "en": "ADFAN administrator" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección corresponde a una persona administradora bajo la Secretaría de la Familia. La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-0f4bc672a1f8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://adfan.pr.gov/SobreNosotros/Pages/default.aspx", "reportRow": 30, "example": { "es": "Quien busca información sobre adopción o cuidado sustituto debe consultar la administración auxiliar correspondiente en ADFAN. La página oficial distingue estos programas de prevención y de los servicios para adultos.", "en": "Someone seeking adoption or foster-care information should consult the appropriate auxiliary administration within ADFAN. Its official site distinguishes these programs from prevention and adult services." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Atiende programas de protección social e intervenciones relacionadas con maltrato, abandono y situaciones familiares que requieren apoyo.", "Administra programas de cuidado sustituto y adopción, y de preservación y fortalecimiento familiar.", "Incluye servicios para personas de edad avanzada y adultos con impedimentos, además de prevención en la comunidad." ], "en": [ "Handles protective-services programs and interventions concerning abuse, neglect, and family situations requiring support.", "Administers foster-care and adoption programs and family-preservation and strengthening services.", "Includes services for older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as community prevention programs." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Ofrece protección social y apoyo a niños, familias, personas de edad avanzada y adultos con impedimentos, incluidos cuidado sustituto y adopción.", "en": "Provides protective and support services for children, families, older adults, and adults with disabilities, including foster care and adoption." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Programática", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Atiende programas de protección social e intervenciones relacionadas con maltrato, abandono y situaciones familiares que requieren apoyo.", "en": "Handles protective-services programs and interventions concerning abuse, neglect, and family situations requiring support." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6", "en": "Art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Administra programas de cuidado sustituto y adopción, y de preservación y fortalecimiento familiar.", "en": "Administers foster-care and adoption programs and family-preservation and strengthening services." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Administraciones auxiliares; Programática", "en": "Auxiliary administrations; Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Incluye servicios para personas de edad avanzada y adultos con impedimentos, además de prevención en la comunidad.", "en": "Includes services for older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as community prevention programs." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Programática", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Una solicitud de PAN o TANF corresponde a ADSEF. ADFAN se concentra en servicios sociales y protección, aunque una familia pueda utilizar ambos sistemas.", "en": "PAN and TANF applications belong to ADSEF. ADFAN focuses on social and protective services, although a family may use both systems." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Programática", "en": "Programs" } }, { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Las gestiones de pensión alimentaria se canalizan por ASUME. La protección familiar y la ejecución de una obligación de sustento son funciones diferentes.", "en": "Child-support matters go through ASUME. Family protection and enforcement of a support obligation are different functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6, 8", "en": "Arts. 6, 8" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5–7", "en": "Arts. 5–7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Quien busca información sobre adopción o cuidado sustituto debe consultar la administración auxiliar correspondiente en ADFAN. La página oficial distingue estos programas de prevención y de los servicios para adultos.", "en": "Someone seeking adoption or foster-care information should consult the appropriate auxiliary administration within ADFAN. Its official site distinguishes these programs from prevention and adult services." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Administraciones auxiliares", "en": "Auxiliary administrations" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 6, según enmendado. La organización de las administraciones auxiliares se describe en el portal institucional de ADFAN.", "en": "Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 6, as amended. ADFAN’s institutional site describes the organization of its auxiliary administrations." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5–6", "en": "Arts. 5–6" }, "fragment": "#page=7" }, { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Organizacional y geográfica", "en": "Organizational and geographic structure" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La persona administradora dirige la operación y responde a la Secretaría de la Familia. La nombra la persona titular de la Secretaría, en consulta con la gobernadora o el gobernador.", "en": "The administrator runs operations and reports to the Secretary of the Family. The Secretary appoints the administrator in consultation with the governor." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6", "en": "Art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección corresponde a una persona administradora bajo la Secretaría de la Familia. La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 6", "en": "Arts. 5, 6" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Programas y administraciones auxiliares", "en": "Programs and auxiliary administrations" }, "url": "https://adfan.pr.gov/SobreNosotros/Pages/default.aspx", "sourceIds": [ "s-00850285d683" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-para-el-cuidado-y-desarrollo-integral-de-la-ninez", "slug": "administracion-para-el-cuidado-y-desarrollo-integral-de-la-ninez", "name": { "es": "Administración para el Cuidado y Desarrollo Integral de la Niñez (ACUDEN)", "en": "Administration for Integral Child Care and Development" }, "acronym": "ACUDEN", "aliases": [ "Administración para el Cuidado y Desarrollo Integral de la Niñez (ACUDEN)", "Administration for Integral Child Care and Development", "ACUDEN" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra programas de cuidado y desarrollo de la niñez temprana, incluidos Child Care y programas relacionados con Head Start y Early Head Start.", "en": "Administers early-childhood care and development programs, including Child Care and programs related to Head Start and Early Head Start." }, "legal": { "es": "Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 9, según enmendado. El art. 9 incluye el cuidado y desarrollo infantil, CCDF y la relación con los programas Head Start.", "en": "Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 9, as amended. Article 9 covers child care and development, CCDF, and the relationship with Head Start programs." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2131ddf1d343", "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "s-2950bedb00d2", "s-00850285d683" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Administrador o administradora de ACUDEN", "en": "ACUDEN administrator" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección corresponde a una persona administradora bajo la Secretaría de la Familia. La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-0f4bc672a1f8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.acuden.pr.gov/servicios", "reportRow": 31, "example": { "es": "Una persona que necesita información sobre subsidios de cuido puede consultar Child Care. Un proveedor puede necesitar los recursos de calidad o trámites de ACUDEN Digital. Son gestiones distintas de una solicitud de adopción.", "en": "A parent seeking child-care assistance can consult Child Care. A provider may need quality resources or ACUDEN Digital procedures. 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La ley reconoce operadores municipales, consorcios intermunicipales y entidades privadas con autonomía operacional.", "en": "Not every Head Start center is directly operated by ACUDEN. The law recognizes municipal operators, intermunicipal consortia, and private entities with operational autonomy." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona que necesita información sobre subsidios de cuido puede consultar Child Care. Un proveedor puede necesitar los recursos de calidad o trámites de ACUDEN Digital. Son gestiones distintas de una solicitud de adopción.", "en": "A parent seeking child-care assistance can consult Child Care. A provider may need quality resources or ACUDEN Digital procedures. These are different from an adoption application." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-2950bedb00d2", "locator": { "es": "Child Care; ACUDEN Digital", "en": "Child Care; ACUDEN Digital" } }, { "sourceId": "s-00850285d683", "locator": { "es": "Cuidado Sustituto y Adopción", "en": "Foster care and adoption" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 9, según enmendado. El art. 9 incluye el cuidado y desarrollo infantil, CCDF y la relación con los programas Head Start.", "en": "Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 9, as amended. Article 9 covers child care and development, CCDF, and the relationship with Head Start programs." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 9", "en": "Arts. 5, 9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La persona administradora dirige la operación y responde a la Secretaría de la Familia. La nombra la persona titular de la Secretaría, en consulta con la gobernadora o el gobernador.", "en": "The administrator runs operations and reports to the Secretary of the Family. The Secretary appoints the administrator in consultation with the governor." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección corresponde a una persona administradora bajo la Secretaría de la Familia. La disposición citada no establece una junta directiva corporativa para esta administración; los consejos de programas son órganos distintos.", "en": "An administrator leads this administration under the Secretary of the Family. The cited provision does not establish a corporate governing board for it; program councils are separate bodies." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 9", "en": "Arts. 5, 9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Programas de cuidado infantil y recursos para proveedores", "en": "Child-care programs and provider resources" }, "url": "https://www.acuden.pr.gov/servicios", "sourceIds": [ "s-2950bedb00d2" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-para-el-sustento-de-menores", "slug": "administracion-para-el-sustento-de-menores", "name": { "es": "Administración para el Sustento de Menores", "en": "Child Support Administration" }, "acronym": "ASUME", "aliases": [ "Child Support Administration", "Administración para el Sustento de Menores", "ASUME" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "Gestiona el establecimiento y cumplimiento de obligaciones de pensión alimentaria, incluidos servicios de localización y determinación de filiación para el sustento de menores.", "en": "Handles the establishment and enforcement of child-support obligations, including parent-location and parentage-determination services for child support." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 5 de 30 de diciembre de 1986, Ley Orgánica de ASUME, arts. 5–7, y Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 8, según enmendados.", "en": "Act 5 of December 30, 1986, ASUME’s Organic Act, arts. 5–7, and Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 8, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-24fa73822ccf", "s-11e82587ec4d", "s-8bae1575c5fb", "s-258fc72135a7", "s-0f4bc672a1f8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Administrador o administradora de ASUME", "en": "ASUME administrator" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley asigna la dirección operacional a un administrador bajo supervisión de la Secretaría de la Familia. Esa estructura no es una junta directiva corporativa.", "en": "The law assigns operational leadership to an administrator under the Secretary of the Family’s supervision. This is not a corporate governing-board structure." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-11e82587ec4d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://asume.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 32, "example": { "es": "Una persona que necesita una certificación de cumplimiento debe usar la opción oficial para individuos o patronos, según corresponda. Una controversia sobre una orden de pensión requiere el procedimiento del caso, no solo descargar una certificación.", "en": "Someone seeking a compliance certificate should use the official individual or employer service as appropriate. A dispute about a support order requires the case procedure rather than simply downloading a certificate." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Ofrece servicios para localizar personas obligadas a prestar alimentos y establecer la paternidad cuando corresponda al caso de sustento.", "Tramita la determinación, modificación y ejecución de pensiones alimentarias mediante los procedimientos administrativos y judiciales aplicables.", "Ofrece servicios en línea para participantes y patronos, certificaciones de cumplimiento y consultas relacionadas con pagos." ], "en": [ "Provides services to locate persons responsible for support and establish parentage when relevant to a support case.", "Handles the establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders through applicable administrative and judicial procedures.", "Offers online participant and employer services, compliance certifications, and payment-related inquiries." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Gestiona el establecimiento y cumplimiento de obligaciones de pensión alimentaria, incluidos servicios de localización y determinación de filiación para el sustento de menores.", "en": "Handles the establishment and enforcement of child-support obligations, including parent-location and parentage-determination services for child support." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)", "en": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Ofrece servicios para localizar personas obligadas a prestar alimentos y establecer la paternidad cuando corresponda al caso de sustento.", "en": "Provides services to locate persons responsible for support and establish parentage when relevant to a support case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)", "en": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Tramita la determinación, modificación y ejecución de pensiones alimentarias mediante los procedimientos administrativos y judiciales aplicables.", "en": "Handles the establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders through applicable administrative and judicial procedures." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)", "en": "Art. 7(1)(e), (g), (i)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Ofrece servicios en línea para participantes y patronos, certificaciones de cumplimiento y consultas relacionadas con pagos.", "en": "Offers online participant and employer services, compliance certifications, and payment-related inquiries." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8bae1575c5fb", "locator": { "es": "Servicios en Línea; Certificaciones", "en": "Online services; Certifications" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Una pensión alimentaria es una obligación de sustento. No es el beneficio nutricional PAN ni la asistencia TANF que administra ADSEF.", "en": "Child support is a support obligation. It is different from PAN nutrition benefits and TANF assistance administered by ADSEF." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5–7", "en": "Arts. 5–7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-258fc72135a7", "locator": { "es": "Nuestros programas", "en": "Programs" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su administrador no se nombra mediante la misma regla que los administradores de ADFAN, ADSEF y ACUDEN: la ley de ASUME dispone nombramiento por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado.", "en": "Its administrator is appointed under a different rule from those of ADFAN, ADSEF, and ACUDEN: ASUME’s law provides for gubernatorial appointment with Senate advice and consent." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6–9", "en": "Arts. 6–9" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona que necesita una certificación de cumplimiento debe usar la opción oficial para individuos o patronos, según corresponda. Una controversia sobre una orden de pensión requiere el procedimiento del caso, no solo descargar una certificación.", "en": "Someone seeking a compliance certificate should use the official individual or employer service as appropriate. A dispute about a support order requires the case procedure rather than simply downloading a certificate." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8bae1575c5fb", "locator": { "es": "Certificaciones", "en": "Certifications" } }, { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7", "en": "Art. 7" }, "fragment": "#page=13" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 5 de 30 de diciembre de 1986, Ley Orgánica de ASUME, arts. 5–7, y Plan de Reorganización 1-1995, arts. 5 y 8, según enmendados.", "en": "Act 5 of December 30, 1986, ASUME’s Organic Act, arts. 5–7, and Reorganization Plan 1-1995, arts. 5 and 8, as amended." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5–7", "en": "Arts. 5–7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-0f4bc672a1f8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 8", "en": "Arts. 5, 8" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La Administración está bajo coordinación y supervisión de Familia. Su administrador es nombrado por la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado y ocupa el cargo a voluntad del gobernador.", "en": "The administration is coordinated and supervised by the Family Department. Its administrator is appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent and serves at the governor’s discretion." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley asigna la dirección operacional a un administrador bajo supervisión de la Secretaría de la Familia. Esa estructura no es una junta directiva corporativa.", "en": "The law assigns operational leadership to an administrator under the Secretary of the Family’s supervision. This is not a corporate governing-board structure." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-11e82587ec4d", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Certificaciones y servicios para participantes y patronos", "en": "Certifications and participant and employer services" }, "url": "https://asume.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-8bae1575c5fb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-de-rehabilitacion-vocacional", "slug": "administracion-de-rehabilitacion-vocacional", "name": { "es": "Administración de Rehabilitación Vocacional", "en": "Vocational Rehabilitation Administration" }, "acronym": "ARV", "aliases": [ "Vocational Rehabilitation Administration", "Administración de Rehabilitación Vocacional", "ARV" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "Ofrece servicios de rehabilitación vocacional para apoyar el empleo de personas con impedimentos.", "en": "Provides vocational rehabilitation services supporting employment for people with disabilities." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Puerto Rico/federal vocational-rehabilitation law" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0fbcb2419c12" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/administracion-de-rehabilitacion-vocacional-arv-b", "reportRow": 33 }, { "id": "administracion-de-seguros-de-salud-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "administracion-de-seguros-de-salud-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Administración de Seguros de Salud de Puerto Rico (ASES)", "en": "Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration" }, "acronym": "ASES", "aliases": [ "Administración de Seguros de Salud de Puerto Rico (ASES)", "Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration", "ASES" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "health" ], "summary": { "es": "Contrata y fiscaliza seguros y servicios de salud para la cubierta gubernamental, incluido Plan Vital. Es una corporación pública con junta propia: financiar y supervisar una cubierta es distinto de atender directamente pacientes o certificar elegibilidad para Medicaid.", "en": "Contracts for and monitors government health coverage and services, including Plan Vital. It is a public corporation with its own board: financing and overseeing coverage differ from treating patients or certifying Medicaid eligibility." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 72-1993, según enmendada, art. IV, crea la corporación, sus poderes y su junta; el art. V organiza la dirección ejecutiva y el VI los planes de seguros. Debe leerse junto con el art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 para la sucesión del asiento que el texto de ASES todavía llama del Banco Gubernamental de Fomento.", "en": "Act 72-1993, as amended, art. IV, establishes the corporation, powers, and board; art. V addresses executive leadership and art. VI insurance plans. It must be read with Act 2-2017 art. 16 to account for succession to the seat still described in ASES’s text as the Government Development Bank seat." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-504f7ca6c863", "s-067d744081cf", "s-1c634eb63c7c", "s-ceabfb5d9e78", "s-1115f109c694", "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director o directora ejecutiva de ASES", "en": "ASES executive director" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "La ley establece once miembros: seis ex officio y cinco nombrados por el gobernador con confirmación del Senado. Los cargos ex officio son Salud, Hacienda, ASSMCA, OGP, Seguros y el asiento financiero que la Ley 2-2017 transfiere de BGF a AAFAF o su designado, con facultad de cesión prevista en esa ley. Los cinco nombrados representan seguros, dos proveedores —uno de atención primaria—, beneficiarios e interés público. Sus términos ordinarios son de seis años, con permanencia hasta nombrarse sucesor y reglas de sustitución por el resto del término. La presidencia la escoge el gobernador entre los miembros. No se certifican aquí ocupantes, vacantes ni fechas de término.", "en": "The law establishes eleven members: six ex officio and five gubernatorial appointees confirmed by the Senate. Ex officio roles are Health, Treasury, ASSMCA, OGP, Insurance, and the financial seat transferred by Act 2-2017 from GDB to AAFAF or its designee, subject to that Act’s delegation provision. The five appointees represent insurance, two providers—one in primary care—beneficiaries, and the public interest. Ordinary terms are six years, with holdover until a successor is appointed and replacement rules for unfinished terms. The governor selects the chair from the membership. This profile does not certify occupants, vacancies, or individual term dates." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-067d744081cf", "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.ases.pr.gov/sobre-ases", "reportRow": 34, "example": { "es": "Si una persona recibe una notificación sobre su elegibilidad, la orientación oficial la dirige al Programa Medicaid de Salud. Si la pregunta trata sobre su aseguradora de Plan Vital o la cubierta contratada, la información de ASES ayuda a identificar el proceso correspondiente. Una cita médica se coordina con el proveedor: contratar el seguro y prestar la consulta son responsabilidades diferentes.", "en": "When a person receives an eligibility notice, official guidance directs them to Health’s Medicaid Program. For questions about a Plan Vital insurer or contracted coverage, ASES information helps identify the appropriate process. A medical appointment is arranged with the provider: purchasing insurance and delivering a consultation are different responsibilities." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Negocia y contrata con aseguradoras y organizaciones de servicios de salud para ofrecer cubiertas médico-hospitalarias; también puede contratar directamente determinados servicios con proveedores. No es simplemente una oficina que entrega tarjetas del plan.", "Fiscaliza el cumplimiento de las aseguradoras contratadas, incluyendo aspectos de acceso, calidad y obligaciones contractuales. Su fiscalización del contrato se distingue de la función de licenciar a una institución de tratamiento.", "Publica orientación para beneficiarios sobre Plan Vital, aseguradoras, derechos y procesos relacionados con la cubierta. La evaluación de elegibilidad se tramita con Medicaid en el Departamento de Salud.", "Su estructura incluye funciones de asuntos clínicos, farmacia, calidad y estadística, además de cumplimiento y atención de quejas. Esas unidades analizan y supervisan el sistema contratado; no significan que ASES opere todos los hospitales o farmacias participantes." ], "en": [ "Negotiates and contracts with insurers and health-service organizations for medical and hospital coverage; it may also contract directly with providers for specified services. Its role extends beyond issuing plan cards.", "Monitors contracted insurers’ compliance, including access, quality, and contractual obligations. Oversight of an insurance contract differs from licensing a treatment institution.", "Publishes Plan Vital guidance for beneficiaries on insurers, rights, and coverage-related processes. Eligibility assessment is handled by the Health Department’s Medicaid Program.", "Its structure includes clinical affairs, pharmacy, quality, and statistics, as well as compliance and complaints functions. These units analyze and oversee the contracted system; they do not mean ASES operates every participating hospital or pharmacy." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Contrata y fiscaliza seguros y servicios de salud para la cubierta gubernamental, incluido Plan Vital. Es una corporación pública con junta propia: financiar y supervisar una cubierta es distinto de atender directamente pacientes o certificar elegibilidad para Medicaid.", "en": "Contracts for and monitors government health coverage and services, including Plan Vital. It is a public corporation with its own board: financing and overseeing coverage differ from treating patients or certifying Medicaid eligibility." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. 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IV, sec. 2(a)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Fiscaliza el cumplimiento de las aseguradoras contratadas, incluyendo aspectos de acceso, calidad y obligaciones contractuales. Su fiscalización del contrato se distingue de la función de licenciar a una institución de tratamiento.", "en": "Monitors contracted insurers’ compliance, including access, quality, and contractual obligations. Oversight of an insurance contract differs from licensing a treatment institution." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ceabfb5d9e78", "locator": { "es": "¿Qué es ASES?; organigrama, nota 3", "en": "What is ASES?; organizational chart, note 3" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1115f109c694", "locator": { "es": "Oficina de Organismos Reguladores", "en": "Regulatory Bodies Office" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica orientación para beneficiarios sobre Plan Vital, aseguradoras, derechos y procesos relacionados con la cubierta. La evaluación de elegibilidad se tramita con Medicaid en el Departamento de Salud.", "en": "Publishes Plan Vital guidance for beneficiaries on insurers, rights, and coverage-related processes. Eligibility assessment is handled by the Health Department’s Medicaid Program." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1c634eb63c7c", "locator": { "es": "Beneficiarios: elegibilidad y orientación", "en": "Beneficiaries: eligibility and information" } }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. VI, sec. 1", "en": "Art. VI, sec. 1" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su estructura incluye funciones de asuntos clínicos, farmacia, calidad y estadística, además de cumplimiento y atención de quejas. Esas unidades analizan y supervisan el sistema contratado; no significan que ASES opere todos los hospitales o farmacias participantes.", "en": "Its structure includes clinical affairs, pharmacy, quality, and statistics, as well as compliance and complaints functions. These units analyze and oversee the contracted system; they do not mean ASES operates every participating hospital or pharmacy." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ceabfb5d9e78", "locator": { "es": "Organigrama: notas 3, 6–7", "en": "Organizational chart: notes 3, 6–7" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Medicaid determina elegibilidad; ASES negocia y administra la cubierta; aseguradoras y proveedores participan en la prestación de servicios. Una decisión de elegibilidad, una controversia de cubierta y un problema de atención clínica no son el mismo trámite.", "en": "Medicaid determines eligibility; ASES negotiates and administers coverage; insurers and providers participate in service delivery. An eligibility decision, a coverage dispute, and a clinical-care concern are different matters." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Arts. IV, sec. 2; VI, secs. 1–2", "en": "Arts. IV, sec. 2; VI, secs. 1–2" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. VI, secs. 1–2", "en": "Art. VI, secs. 1–2" }, "fragment": "#page=14" }, { "sourceId": "s-1c634eb63c7c", "locator": { "es": "Beneficiarios", "en": "Beneficiaries" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La presencia de Salud, ASSMCA y otras instituciones en su junta crea participación en el gobierno corporativo. No convierte a esas instituciones en dependencias de ASES ni prueba una adscripción de ASES a Salud.", "en": "Seats held by Health, ASSMCA, and other institutions create participation in corporate governance. They do not make those institutions ASES subsidiaries or establish ASES’s administrative attachment to Health." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 1, 3–4", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 1, 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 3–4", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Si una persona recibe una notificación sobre su elegibilidad, la orientación oficial la dirige al Programa Medicaid de Salud. Si la pregunta trata sobre su aseguradora de Plan Vital o la cubierta contratada, la información de ASES ayuda a identificar el proceso correspondiente. Una cita médica se coordina con el proveedor: contratar el seguro y prestar la consulta son responsabilidades diferentes.", "en": "When a person receives an eligibility notice, official guidance directs them to Health’s Medicaid Program. For questions about a Plan Vital insurer or contracted coverage, ASES information helps identify the appropriate process. A medical appointment is arranged with the provider: purchasing insurance and delivering a consultation are different responsibilities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1c634eb63c7c", "locator": { "es": "Elegibilidad; beneficiarios; aseguradoras", "en": "Eligibility; beneficiaries; insurers" } }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. VI, secs. 1–2", "en": "Art. VI, secs. 1–2" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 72-1993, según enmendada, art. IV, crea la corporación, sus poderes y su junta; el art. V organiza la dirección ejecutiva y el VI los planes de seguros. Debe leerse junto con el art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 para la sucesión del asiento que el texto de ASES todavía llama del Banco Gubernamental de Fomento.", "en": "Act 72-1993, as amended, art. IV, establishes the corporation, powers, and board; art. V addresses executive leadership and art. VI insurance plans. It must be read with Act 2-2017 art. 16 to account for succession to the seat still described in ASES’s text as the Government Development Bank seat." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Arts. IV–VI", "en": "Arts. IV–VI" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La Junta de Directores nombra a la persona directora ejecutiva, que sirve a voluntad de la Junta. El gobernador nombra cinco miembros de la Junta con consejo y consentimiento del Senado y escoge su presidencia de entre sus integrantes. Nombrar miembros de la Junta no equivale a nombrar directamente la dirección ejecutiva. El ocupante actual de esta última no se certifica en esta revisión.", "en": "The Board appoints the executive director, who serves at its pleasure. The governor appoints five board members with Senate advice and consent and selects the board chair from its members. Appointing board members is different from directly appointing the executive director. This review does not certify the current executive director." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 1–3", "en": "Art. V, secs. 1–3" }, "fragment": "#page=12" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 3, 7", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 3, 7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley establece once miembros: seis ex officio y cinco nombrados por el gobernador con confirmación del Senado. Los cargos ex officio son Salud, Hacienda, ASSMCA, OGP, Seguros y el asiento financiero que la Ley 2-2017 transfiere de BGF a AAFAF o su designado, con facultad de cesión prevista en esa ley. Los cinco nombrados representan seguros, dos proveedores —uno de atención primaria—, beneficiarios e interés público. Sus términos ordinarios son de seis años, con permanencia hasta nombrarse sucesor y reglas de sustitución por el resto del término. La presidencia la escoge el gobernador entre los miembros. No se certifican aquí ocupantes, vacantes ni fechas de término.", "en": "The law establishes eleven members: six ex officio and five gubernatorial appointees confirmed by the Senate. Ex officio roles are Health, Treasury, ASSMCA, OGP, Insurance, and the financial seat transferred by Act 2-2017 from GDB to AAFAF or its designee, subject to that Act’s delegation provision. The five appointees represent insurance, two providers—one in primary care—beneficiaries, and the public interest. Ordinary terms are six years, with holdover until a successor is appointed and replacement rules for unfinished terms. The governor selects the chair from the membership. This profile does not certify occupants, vacancies, or individual term dates." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 3–7", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 3–7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, secs. 5–7", "en": "Art. IV, secs. 5–7" }, "fragment": "#page=11" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Plan Vital: orientación, derechos y procesos", "en": "Plan Vital: information, rights, and processes" }, "url": "https://www.ases.pr.gov/plan-vital", "sourceIds": [ "s-1c634eb63c7c" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Funciones, organigrama y junta publicada por ASES", "en": "ASES responsibilities, organizational chart, and published board" }, "url": "https://www.ases.pr.gov/sobre-ases", "sourceIds": [ "s-ceabfb5d9e78" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "La página de ASES publica once nombres, pero no ofrece en esa lista todas las fechas de nombramiento, confirmación y término ni una certificación de vigencia. La sucesión legal BGF–AAFAF sí está documentada; la identidad del representante actual y la vigencia de la nómina requieren registros adicionales. Por eso la ficha explica los asientos y conserva la junta como parcialmente verificada.", "en": "ASES’s page lists eleven names but does not supply all appointment, confirmation, and term dates or certify the roster’s currency. GDB–AAFAF legal succession is documented; the current representative’s identity and the roster’s currency require additional records. This profile therefore explains the seats and retains a partially verified board status." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ceabfb5d9e78", "locator": { "es": "Junta de Directores", "en": "Board of Directors" } }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "administracion-de-servicios-de-salud-mental-y-contra-la-adiccion", "slug": "administracion-de-servicios-de-salud-mental-y-contra-la-adiccion", "name": { "es": "Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción", "en": "Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration" }, "acronym": "ASSMCA", "aliases": [ "Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción", "Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration", "ASSMCA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "health" ], "summary": { "es": "Organiza programas de prevención, tratamiento, rehabilitación y recuperación relacionados con salud mental y uso de sustancias. Está adscrita a Salud, con personalidad jurídica propia y autonomía fiscal y administrativa; también licencia instituciones proveedoras de su ámbito.", "en": "Organizes prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery programs concerning mental health and substance use. It is administratively attached to Health with its own legal personality and fiscal and administrative autonomy, and also licenses provider institutions within its remit." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 67-1993, según enmendada, crea ASSMCA y fusionó funciones del antiguo Departamento de Servicios Contra la Adicción y la Secretaría Auxiliar de Salud Mental. Las secs. 1 y 6–8 distinguen personalidad y autonomía, poderes de la administración y autoridad de Salud. El licenciamiento se regula en la sec. 16 y su reglamentación aplicable.", "en": "Act 67-1993, as amended, creates ASSMCA and combined functions from the former addiction-services department and Health’s Mental Health Secretariat. Secs. 1 and 6–8 distinguish legal personality and autonomy, administration powers, and Health’s authority. Sec. 16 and applicable regulations govern licensing." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f107c3a63e7e", "s-8ff77cc119de", "s-1115f109c694", "s-5e75857c7e52", "s-067d744081cf", "s-e34bfee4a765", "s-640882057c05", "s-61988f1ae231" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Administrador o administradora de ASSMCA", "en": "ASSMCA administrator" }, "name": "Catherine Oliver Franco", "sourceIds": [ "s-61988f1ae231" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley asigna la operación a una persona administradora bajo las facultades de la Secretaría de Salud, no a una junta corporativa general de ASSMCA. Los asientos que la administración ocupa en las juntas de ASES y ASEM son funciones de gobierno de esas otras entidades. No deben confundirse con una junta que gobierne ASSMCA.", "en": "The law assigns operations to an administrator under the Secretary of Health’s powers, rather than a general ASSMCA corporate board. The administrator’s seats on the ASES and ASEM boards concern those other entities’ governance. They should not be confused with a board governing ASSMCA." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-8ff77cc119de", "s-067d744081cf", "s-e34bfee4a765" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.assmca.pr.gov/sobre-assmca", "reportRow": 35, "example": { "es": "Una familia puede consultar el directorio de tratamiento para identificar programas dirigidos a niños o adolescentes y preguntar por la evaluación y el nivel de atención correspondiente. Si lo que busca es verificar la licencia de una institución o presentar una querella sobre ese ámbito, debe usar el área de licenciamiento. Encontrar tratamiento y fiscalizar una institución son funciones relacionadas pero distintas.", "en": "A family can consult the treatment directory to identify child or adolescent programs and ask about assessment and the appropriate level of care. To verify a facility’s license or raise a complaint within that remit, it should use the licensing area. Finding treatment and overseeing an institution are related but different functions." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Desarrolla y coordina programas de prevención, tratamiento y rehabilitación. Su directorio distingue servicios para niños, jóvenes y familias, adultos, recuperación, hospitalización y personas sin hogar; son líneas de trabajo diferentes dentro de la misma administración.", "Ofrece y coordina distintos niveles de atención, entre ellos programas ambulatorios, ambulatorios intensivos y residenciales según la población y el programa. El directorio no significa que toda persona pueda ingresar a cualquier programa sin evaluación.", "Licencia y supervisa instituciones públicas y privadas que ofrecen servicios de salud mental y adicción, incluidos programas de ayuda al empleado. Su Oficina de Organismos Reguladores publica trámites, un listado de instalaciones licenciadas y formularios de querellas.", "Puede desarrollar investigación, adiestramiento y asistencia técnica para apoyar sus programas. Su función incluye evaluar y coordinar recursos; no se limita a ser un solo hospital o una oficina que refiere pacientes." ], "en": [ "Develops and coordinates prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Its directory distinguishes services for children, youth and families, adults, recovery, inpatient care, and people experiencing homelessness; these are different work areas within one administration.", "Provides and coordinates different levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential programs according to population and program. A directory listing does not mean every person can enter any program without assessment.", "Licenses and supervises public and private institutions offering mental-health and substance-use services, including employee assistance programs. Its Regulatory Bodies Office publishes procedures, a licensed-facilities list, and complaint forms.", "May conduct research, training, and technical assistance supporting its programs. Its role includes evaluating and coordinating resources; it is broader than a single hospital or a referral office." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Organiza programas de prevención, tratamiento, rehabilitación y recuperación relacionados con salud mental y uso de sustancias. Está adscrita a Salud, con personalidad jurídica propia y autonomía fiscal y administrativa; también licencia instituciones proveedoras de su ámbito.", "en": "Organizes prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery programs concerning mental health and substance use. It is administratively attached to Health with its own legal personality and fiscal and administrative autonomy, and also licenses provider institutions within its remit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 1, 6, 16", "en": "Secs. 1, 6, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-1115f109c694", "locator": { "es": "Oficina de Organismos Reguladores", "en": "Regulatory Bodies Office" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla y coordina programas de prevención, tratamiento y rehabilitación. Su directorio distingue servicios para niños, jóvenes y familias, adultos, recuperación, hospitalización y personas sin hogar; son líneas de trabajo diferentes dentro de la misma administración.", "en": "Develops and coordinates prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Its directory distinguishes services for children, youth and families, adults, recovery, inpatient care, and people experiencing homelessness; these are different work areas within one administration." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 6(f)–(g)", "en": "Sec. 6(f)–(g)" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-5e75857c7e52", "locator": { "es": "Administración Auxiliar de Tratamiento", "en": "Auxiliary Treatment Administration" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Ofrece y coordina distintos niveles de atención, entre ellos programas ambulatorios, ambulatorios intensivos y residenciales según la población y el programa. El directorio no significa que toda persona pueda ingresar a cualquier programa sin evaluación.", "en": "Provides and coordinates different levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential programs according to population and program. A directory listing does not mean every person can enter any program without assessment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5e75857c7e52", "locator": { "es": "División de Niños, Jóvenes y sus Familias; servicios para adultos", "en": "Children, Youth and Families Division; adult services" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Licencia y supervisa instituciones públicas y privadas que ofrecen servicios de salud mental y adicción, incluidos programas de ayuda al empleado. Su Oficina de Organismos Reguladores publica trámites, un listado de instalaciones licenciadas y formularios de querellas.", "en": "Licenses and supervises public and private institutions offering mental-health and substance-use services, including employee assistance programs. Its Regulatory Bodies Office publishes procedures, a licensed-facilities list, and complaint forms." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1115f109c694", "locator": { "es": "Oficina de Organismos Reguladores; documentos", "en": "Regulatory Bodies Office; documents" } }, { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 16", "en": "Sec. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede desarrollar investigación, adiestramiento y asistencia técnica para apoyar sus programas. Su función incluye evaluar y coordinar recursos; no se limita a ser un solo hospital o una oficina que refiere pacientes.", "en": "May conduct research, training, and technical assistance supporting its programs. Its role includes evaluating and coordinating resources; it is broader than a single hospital or a referral office." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 8(d), (f)", "en": "Sec. 8(d), (f)" }, "fragment": "#page=7" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "ASES contrata y supervisa seguros; ASSMCA organiza programas y ejerce licenciamiento especializado. La administración de ASSMCA ocupa además un asiento ex officio en la junta de ASES: esa participación no convierte a ASSMCA en subsidiaria de ASES.", "en": "ASES contracts for and oversees insurance; ASSMCA organizes programs and exercises specialized licensing authority. ASSMCA’s administrator also holds an ex officio seat on ASES’s board; that participation does not make ASSMCA an ASES subsidiary." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 4", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 1, 16", "en": "Secs. 1, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Una instalación licenciada por ASSMCA puede ser pública o privada. Licenciarla no prueba que ASSMCA sea su dueña o empleadora. Del mismo modo, que una institución esté en Centro Médico no la convierte automáticamente en una dependencia de ASEM.", "en": "An ASSMCA-licensed facility may be public or private. Licensing does not establish ASSMCA ownership or employment of its staff. Likewise, location at the Medical Center does not automatically make an institution an ASEM subsidiary." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1115f109c694", "locator": { "es": "Instituciones proveedoras públicas y privadas", "en": "Public and private provider institutions" } }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–4", "en": "Arts. 2–4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una familia puede consultar el directorio de tratamiento para identificar programas dirigidos a niños o adolescentes y preguntar por la evaluación y el nivel de atención correspondiente. Si lo que busca es verificar la licencia de una institución o presentar una querella sobre ese ámbito, debe usar el área de licenciamiento. Encontrar tratamiento y fiscalizar una institución son funciones relacionadas pero distintas.", "en": "A family can consult the treatment directory to identify child or adolescent programs and ask about assessment and the appropriate level of care. To verify a facility’s license or raise a complaint within that remit, it should use the licensing area. Finding treatment and overseeing an institution are related but different functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5e75857c7e52", "locator": { "es": "División de Niños, Jóvenes y sus Familias", "en": "Children, Youth and Families Division" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1115f109c694", "locator": { "es": "Instalaciones activas; querellas", "en": "Active facilities; complaints" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 67-1993, según enmendada, crea ASSMCA y fusionó funciones del antiguo Departamento de Servicios Contra la Adicción y la Secretaría Auxiliar de Salud Mental. Las secs. 1 y 6–8 distinguen personalidad y autonomía, poderes de la administración y autoridad de Salud. El licenciamiento se regula en la sec. 16 y su reglamentación aplicable.", "en": "Act 67-1993, as amended, creates ASSMCA and combined functions from the former addiction-services department and Health’s Mental Health Secretariat. Secs. 1 and 6–8 distinguish legal personality and autonomy, administration powers, and Health’s authority. Sec. 16 and applicable regulations govern licensing." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 1, 4–8, 16", "en": "Secs. 1, 4–8, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-640882057c05", "locator": { "es": "Historia", "en": "History" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "Según las secs. 7(a) y 8 de la ley, la Secretaría de Salud nombra y supervisa a la persona administradora y fija su sueldo. No se presenta esa regla como un nombramiento directo del gobernador con confirmación del Senado. Los comunicados oficiales de ASSMCA identifican a Catherine Oliver Franco como administradora; no establecen aquí todas las fechas de su trámite de nombramiento.", "en": "Under secs. 7(a) and 8, the Secretary of Health appoints and supervises the administrator and sets compensation. That rule is not represented as direct gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation. ASSMCA’s official releases identify Catherine Oliver Franco as administrator; they do not establish all appointment-process dates here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 7(a), 8", "en": "Secs. 7(a), 8" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-61988f1ae231", "locator": { "es": "Comunicado de 11 de agosto de 2026", "en": "August 11, 2026 release" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley asigna la operación a una persona administradora bajo las facultades de la Secretaría de Salud, no a una junta corporativa general de ASSMCA. Los asientos que la administración ocupa en las juntas de ASES y ASEM son funciones de gobierno de esas otras entidades. No deben confundirse con una junta que gobierne ASSMCA.", "en": "The law assigns operations to an administrator under the Secretary of Health’s powers, rather than a general ASSMCA corporate board. The administrator’s seats on the ASES and ASEM boards concern those other entities’ governance. They should not be confused with a board governing ASSMCA." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8ff77cc119de", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6–8", "en": "Secs. 6–8" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 4", "en": "Art. 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Tiene personalidad jurídica separada y está adscrita a Salud. Centro Médico es un conjunto de instituciones, no el nombre de una sola agencia que sea dueña de todos sus hospitales.", "en": "Administers shared medical, auxiliary, and support services at Puerto Rico’s Medical Center and coordinates participating institutions. It has separate legal personality and is attached to Health. The Medical Center is a group of institutions, not a single agency owning every hospital there." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 66 de 22 de junio de 1978, según enmendada, crea ASEM, su adscripción y sus órganos de participación. Sustituyó la Ley 106-1962 de la Corporación de Servicios del Centro Médico. El art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 también dispone participación de AAFAF en juntas de entidades cubiertas por PROMESA; el listado publicado por la UPR incluye ASEM.", "en": "Act 66 of June 22, 1978, as amended, establishes ASEM, its attachment, and participation bodies. It replaced Act 106-1962 governing the Medical Center Services Corporation. Act 2-2017 art. 16 also provides AAFAF participation on covered-instrumentality boards; the list published by UPR includes ASEM." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-667dd9c879e3", "s-e34bfee4a765", "s-14a2221ec2e1", "s-e4ac9e4cc4c8", "s-83932de090f5", "s-067d744081cf", "s-0385ed206260", "s-1c634eb63c7c", "s-81a8253f5ce8", "s-819ed0882dc6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director o directora ejecutiva de ASEM", "en": "ASEM executive director" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El art. 5 enumera asientos para Salud —que preside—, la Rectoría del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, la Liga Puertorriqueña contra el Cáncer, la Alcaldía de San Juan, CFSE, Familia, ASSMCA, dos consumidores y la presidencia del Comité de Administración y Política Médica. Salud nombra a los consumidores; sus sucesores tienen términos de cuatro años. El Comité elige su presidencia. Además debe considerarse el asiento de AAFAF dispuesto por la Ley 2-2017 para entidades cubiertas, no limitarse a repetir la enumeración antigua. No se certifican ocupantes, vacantes o delegaciones actuales.", "en": "Art. 5 lists seats for Health—which chairs—the Medical Sciences Campus chancellor, Puerto Rican League Against Cancer, San Juan mayor, CFSE, Family, ASSMCA, two consumers, and the Medical Administration and Policy Committee chair. Health appoints consumer representatives; successors have four-year terms. The Committee elects its chair. The AAFAF seat provided by Act 2-2017 for covered entities must also be considered rather than treating the older enumeration as complete. Current occupants, vacancies, and delegations are not certified." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e34bfee4a765", "s-81a8253f5ce8", "s-819ed0882dc6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.asem.pr.gov/sobre-nos", "reportRow": 36, "example": { "es": "Una persona con un referido para una clínica externa consulta los canales de citas y las instrucciones del servicio en ASEM. Si su pregunta trata sobre si cualifica para el plan gubernamental, la evaluación corresponde a Medicaid; si trata sobre la cubierta contratada, corresponde consultar la orientación de ASES y su aseguradora. Que los tres intervengan en una misma experiencia de salud no los convierte en la misma institución.", "en": "Someone referred to an external clinic consults ASEM’s appointment channels and service instructions. If the issue is qualification for government coverage, eligibility assessment belongs to Medicaid; for contracted coverage, consult ASES and insurer information. Their involvement in one healthcare experience does not make them the same institution." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Organiza, opera y administra servicios centralizados que utilizan las instituciones consumidoras del Centro Médico. La ley distingue esos servicios de las entidades que los compran o utilizan.", "Publica servicios clínicos como sala de emergencias, banco de sangre y medicina hiperbárica, junto con otros servicios especializados. El directorio oficial identifica el servicio y la orientación correspondiente; no se presume que todo servicio del complejo sea operado por ASEM.", "Coordina instituciones a través de la dirección ejecutiva y el Comité de Administración y Política Médica, para que los servicios compartidos funcionen como sistema. Coordinar servicios no fusiona automáticamente las identidades jurídicas de los participantes.", "Ofrece orientación para citas en clínicas externas y canales para comentarios o quejas del paciente. Los requisitos de referido, registro y coordinación deben confirmarse en la información oficial del servicio correspondiente." ], "en": [ "Organizes, operates, and administers centralized services used by the Medical Center’s consumer institutions. The law distinguishes those shared services from the entities purchasing or using them.", "Lists clinical services such as emergency care, a blood bank, and hyperbaric medicine, along with other specialized services. Its official directory identifies each service and relevant information; not every service in the complex is presumed to be ASEM-operated.", "Coordinates institutions through its executive director and Medical Administration and Policy Committee so shared services function as a system. Service coordination does not automatically merge participants’ legal identities.", "Provides external-clinic appointment information and channels for patient comments or complaints. Referral, registration, and coordination requirements should be checked in the relevant official service information." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Administra servicios médicos, auxiliares y de apoyo compartidos del Centro Médico de Puerto Rico y coordina a sus instituciones participantes. Tiene personalidad jurídica separada y está adscrita a Salud. Centro Médico es un conjunto de instituciones, no el nombre de una sola agencia que sea dueña de todos sus hospitales.", "en": "Administers shared medical, auxiliary, and support services at Puerto Rico’s Medical Center and coordinates participating institutions. It has separate legal personality and is attached to Health. The Medical Center is a group of institutions, not a single agency owning every hospital there." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–4", "en": "Arts. 2–4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-14a2221ec2e1", "locator": { "es": "¿Qué es el Centro Médico?", "en": "What is the Medical Center?" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Organiza, opera y administra servicios centralizados que utilizan las instituciones consumidoras del Centro Médico. La ley distingue esos servicios de las entidades que los compran o utilizan.", "en": "Organizes, operates, and administers centralized services used by the Medical Center’s consumer institutions. The law distinguishes those shared services from the entities purchasing or using them." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2(4)–(5), 4", "en": "Arts. 2(4)–(5), 4" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica servicios clínicos como sala de emergencias, banco de sangre y medicina hiperbárica, junto con otros servicios especializados. El directorio oficial identifica el servicio y la orientación correspondiente; no se presume que todo servicio del complejo sea operado por ASEM.", "en": "Lists clinical services such as emergency care, a blood bank, and hyperbaric medicine, along with other specialized services. Its official directory identifies each service and relevant information; not every service in the complex is presumed to be ASEM-operated." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e4ac9e4cc4c8", "locator": { "es": "Directorio de servicios médicos", "en": "Medical services directory" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Coordina instituciones a través de la dirección ejecutiva y el Comité de Administración y Política Médica, para que los servicios compartidos funcionen como sistema. Coordinar servicios no fusiona automáticamente las identidades jurídicas de los participantes.", "en": "Coordinates institutions through its executive director and Medical Administration and Policy Committee so shared services function as a system. Service coordination does not automatically merge participants’ legal identities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4, 19", "en": "Arts. 4, 19" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 19", "en": "Art. 19" }, "fragment": "#page=16" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Ofrece orientación para citas en clínicas externas y canales para comentarios o quejas del paciente. Los requisitos de referido, registro y coordinación deben confirmarse en la información oficial del servicio correspondiente.", "en": "Provides external-clinic appointment information and channels for patient comments or complaints. Referral, registration, and coordination requirements should be checked in the relevant official service information." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-83932de090f5", "locator": { "es": "Preguntas frecuentes de Clínicas Externas; registro de citas", "en": "External Clinics FAQ; appointment registration" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "ASEM presta y coordina servicios; ASES contrata y fiscaliza cubiertas de seguros; Medicaid en Salud evalúa elegibilidad. Necesitar una cita de clínica, una decisión de elegibilidad o información sobre la aseguradora son gestiones distintas.", "en": "ASEM provides and coordinates services; ASES contracts for and monitors insurance coverage; Health’s Medicaid Program evaluates eligibility. A clinic appointment, eligibility decision, and insurer question are different tasks." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-067d744081cf", "locator": { "es": "Art. IV, sec. 2", "en": "Art. IV, sec. 2" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-0385ed206260", "locator": { "es": "Evaluación de elegibilidad", "en": "Eligibility assessment" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El Centro Médico incluye instituciones de distintos organismos, y compartir instalaciones o servicios no establece subordinación. Por ejemplo, la ley reserva representación propia a Salud, el Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, el Municipio de San Juan y otras entidades en la Junta de Entidades Participantes.", "en": "The Medical Center includes institutions associated with different organizations; shared facilities or services do not establish subordination. For example, the law reserves separate representation for Health, the Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan municipality, and other entities on the Participating Entities Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2, 5", "en": "Arts. 2, 5" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona con un referido para una clínica externa consulta los canales de citas y las instrucciones del servicio en ASEM. Si su pregunta trata sobre si cualifica para el plan gubernamental, la evaluación corresponde a Medicaid; si trata sobre la cubierta contratada, corresponde consultar la orientación de ASES y su aseguradora. Que los tres intervengan en una misma experiencia de salud no los convierte en la misma institución.", "en": "Someone referred to an external clinic consults ASEM’s appointment channels and service instructions. If the issue is qualification for government coverage, eligibility assessment belongs to Medicaid; for contracted coverage, consult ASES and insurer information. Their involvement in one healthcare experience does not make them the same institution." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-83932de090f5", "locator": { "es": "Registro de citas; preguntas frecuentes", "en": "Appointment registration; frequently asked questions" } }, { "sourceId": "s-0385ed206260", "locator": { "es": "Elegibilidad", "en": "Eligibility" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1c634eb63c7c", "locator": { "es": "Beneficiarios", "en": "Beneficiaries" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 66 de 22 de junio de 1978, según enmendada, crea ASEM, su adscripción y sus órganos de participación. Sustituyó la Ley 106-1962 de la Corporación de Servicios del Centro Médico. El art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 también dispone participación de AAFAF en juntas de entidades cubiertas por PROMESA; el listado publicado por la UPR incluye ASEM.", "en": "Act 66 of June 22, 1978, as amended, establishes ASEM, its attachment, and participation bodies. It replaced Act 106-1962 governing the Medical Center Services Corporation. Act 2-2017 art. 16 also provides AAFAF participation on covered-instrumentality boards; the list published by UPR includes ASEM." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–5, 20", "en": "Arts. 3–5, 20" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 20", "en": "Art. 20" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-819ed0882dc6", "locator": { "es": "Entidad 33: ASEM", "en": "Entity 33: ASEM" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La Secretaría de Salud nombra a la persona directora ejecutiva con el consejo de la Junta y la aprobación del gobernador; sirve a voluntad de la Secretaría. Son tres intervenciones distintas, no un nombramiento gubernatorial con confirmación senatorial. Esta revisión documenta la regla legal, pero no certifica el ocupante actual ni sus fechas: las noticias históricas del sitio no bastan para establecerlos.", "en": "The Secretary of Health appoints the executive director with the Board’s advice and the governor’s approval; the director serves at the Secretary’s pleasure. These are three distinct steps, not gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation. This review documents the legal rule but does not certify the current occupant or dates: historical website news is insufficient to establish them." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El art. 5 enumera asientos para Salud —que preside—, la Rectoría del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, la Liga Puertorriqueña contra el Cáncer, la Alcaldía de San Juan, CFSE, Familia, ASSMCA, dos consumidores y la presidencia del Comité de Administración y Política Médica. Salud nombra a los consumidores; sus sucesores tienen términos de cuatro años. El Comité elige su presidencia. Además debe considerarse el asiento de AAFAF dispuesto por la Ley 2-2017 para entidades cubiertas, no limitarse a repetir la enumeración antigua. No se certifican ocupantes, vacantes o delegaciones actuales.", "en": "Art. 5 lists seats for Health—which chairs—the Medical Sciences Campus chancellor, Puerto Rican League Against Cancer, San Juan mayor, CFSE, Family, ASSMCA, two consumers, and the Medical Administration and Policy Committee chair. Health appoints consumer representatives; successors have four-year terms. The Committee elects its chair. The AAFAF seat provided by Act 2-2017 for covered entities must also be considered rather than treating the older enumeration as complete. Current occupants, vacancies, and delegations are not certified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 19", "en": "Arts. 5, 19" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 19", "en": "Art. 19" }, "fragment": "#page=16" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-819ed0882dc6", "locator": { "es": "Entidad 33", "en": "Entity 33" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Servicios médicos y orientación específica", "en": "Medical services and service-specific information" }, "url": "https://www.asem.pr.gov/servicios-medicos", "sourceIds": [ "s-e4ac9e4cc4c8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Citas, preguntas frecuentes y atención al paciente", "en": "Appointments, frequently asked questions, and patient information" }, "url": "https://www.asem.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-83932de090f5" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Centro Médico e instituciones participantes", "en": "Medical Center and participating institutions" }, "url": "https://www.asem.pr.gov/sobre-nos", "sourceIds": [ "s-14a2221ec2e1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "El listado de entidades cubiertas publicado por la UPR es evidencia de la designación de ASEM, no una nómina de su Junta ni una certificación actual de delegaciones. Se requieren actas y registros de nombramiento para conciliar la integración efectiva, la representación de AAFAF y los términos de consumidores. La falta de una nómina conciliada no se presenta como prueba de vacantes.", "en": "The covered-entities list published by UPR evidences ASEM’s designation; it is neither its board roster nor a current certification of delegations. Minutes and appointment records are needed to reconcile actual membership, AAFAF representation, and consumer terms. The absence of a reconciled roster is not treated as evidence of vacancies." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-819ed0882dc6", "locator": { "es": "Entidad 33", "en": "Entity 33" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-e34bfee4a765", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "administracion-de-servicios-generales", "slug": "administracion-de-servicios-generales", "name": { "es": "Administración de Servicios Generales", "en": "General Services Administration" }, "acronym": "ASG", "aliases": [ "Administración de Servicios Generales", "General Services Administration", "ASG" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Centraliza compras, contratación y servicios generales del gobierno.", "en": "Centralizes government procurement and general services." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 73-2019", "en": "Act 73-2019" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-76c92d634442" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/administracion-de-servicios-generales-asg-1", "reportRow": 37 }, { "id": "administracion-de-terrenos-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "administracion-de-terrenos-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Administración de Terrenos de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Land Administration" }, "acronym": "AT", "aliases": [ "Administración de Terrenos de Puerto Rico", "Puerto Rico Land Administration", "AT" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "housing" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra terrenos públicos para desarrollo y otros fines autorizados.", "en": "Manages public lands for development and other authorized purposes." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; 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Su función no equivale a todas las facultades ambientales del DRNA o de la EPA federal.", "en": "AAA handles drinking-water and sewer operations. That is different from the environmental powers of DRNA or the federal EPA." } }, { "id": "autoridad-de-energia-electrica", "slug": "autoridad-de-energia-electrica", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica", "en": "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority" }, "acronym": "AEE / PREPA", "aliases": [ "Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica", "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority", "AEE / PREPA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "utilities" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la corporación pública vinculada a los activos y obligaciones del sistema eléctrico.", "en": "Is the public corporation associated with electric-system assets and obligations." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 83-1941", "en": "Act 83-1941, as amended" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-de7d51be0f01" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/autoridad-de-energia-electrica-aee-0", "reportRow": 42, "example": { "es": "Al estudiar el sistema eléctrico, distingue los activos públicos, los operadores y el regulador. La AEE y el Negociado de Energía no desempeñan la misma función.", "en": "When studying electricity, distinguish public assets, operators, and the regulator. PREPA and the Energy Bureau perform different functions." } }, { "id": "autoridad-de-carreteras-y-transportacion", "slug": "autoridad-de-carreteras-y-transportacion", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación", "en": "Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority" }, "acronym": "ACT", "aliases": [ "Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación", "Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority", "ACT" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Desarrolla y administra infraestructura de carreteras y otras facilidades de transportación bajo sus facultades legales; es una corporación pública adscrita a DTOP.", "en": "Develops and administers highways and other transportation facilities under its statutory powers; it is a public corporation attached to DTOP." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 74 de 23 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, arts. 2, 4 y 21; Plan de Reorganización 6-1971, art. 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Para este último, el art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 sustituye al director de AAFAF o su designado, con posibilidad de ceder el asiento al BGF. Los tres nombrados tienen términos de cuatro años o hasta que sus sucesores tomen posesión. La sucesión legal queda reconciliada; integrantes, delegaciones y vacantes actuales siguen sin certificarse. El art. 21 prohíbe delegar los asientos ex officio en subalternos; la autorización posterior de designación y cesión indicada para el asiento sucesor del BGF proviene de los arts. 16–17 de la Ley 2-2017.", "en": "Article 21 provides seven members: three appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent and four ex officio: DTOP, Planning, Treasury, and the seat the text assigns to the GDB president. For that seat, Act 2-2017 article 16 substitutes AAFAF’s director or designee, with the possibility of ceding it to GDB. The three appointees serve four-year terms or until successors qualify. Legal succession is reconciled; current occupants, delegates, and vacancies remain uncertified. Article 21 prohibits delegating ex officio seats to subordinates; the later designation and cession authority described for the successor GDB seat comes from Act 2-2017 articles 16–17." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-de13cb9770c5", "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/autoridad-de-carreteras-y-transportacion-dpto-dtop-a", "reportRow": 43, "example": { "es": "Para entender quién administra un proyecto vial, identifica la facilidad y el organismo responsable. Un proyecto de infraestructura de ACT y una consulta de rutas de ATI implican responsabilidades distintas, aunque ambas entidades estén relacionadas con DTOP.", "en": "To understand who administers a road project, identify the facility and responsible institution. An ACT infrastructure project and an ATI route inquiry involve different responsibilities, even though both institutions relate to DTOP." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Planifica, diseña y desarrolla facilidades de tránsito y transportación dentro de los poderes que le concede su ley.", "Administra la construcción, mantenimiento, reparación y operación de las facilidades que posee, opera, construye o adquiere.", "Puede contratar, adquirir propiedades y financiar proyectos conforme a su legislación; su junta fija la política general y designa la dirección ejecutiva." ], "en": [ "Plans, designs, and develops transit and transportation facilities within its statutory powers.", "Administers construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of facilities it owns, operates, builds, or acquires.", "May contract, acquire property, and finance projects under its legislation; its board sets general policy and appoints executive leadership." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla y administra infraestructura de carreteras y otras facilidades de transportación bajo sus facultades legales; es una corporación pública adscrita a DTOP.", "en": "Develops and administers highways and other transportation facilities under its statutory powers; it is a public corporation attached to DTOP." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2", "en": "Art. 2" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. 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V" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Planifica, diseña y desarrolla facilidades de tránsito y transportación dentro de los poderes que le concede su ley.", "en": "Plans, designs, and develops transit and transportation facilities within its statutory powers." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(d)–(e)", "en": "Art. 4(d)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Administra la construcción, mantenimiento, reparación y operación de las facilidades que posee, opera, construye o adquiere.", "en": "Administers construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of facilities it owns, operates, builds, or acquires." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(d)", "en": "Art. 4(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede contratar, adquirir propiedades y financiar proyectos conforme a su legislación; su junta fija la política general y designa la dirección ejecutiva.", "en": "May contract, acquire property, and finance projects under its legislation; its board sets general policy and appoints executive leadership." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(b) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(b) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=30" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Su ley delimita facultades sobre sus facilidades. La mera ubicación de una vía en Puerto Rico no prueba que todo asunto de esa vía corresponda a ACT.", "en": "Its law defines powers over its facilities. A road’s location in Puerto Rico alone does not establish that every issue on it belongs to ACT." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(d)", "en": "Art. 4(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "ACT y ATI son corporaciones distintas. La ley de ATI permite transferencias de funciones y activos de transporte colectivo; no convierte todo el patrimonio de ACT en patrimonio de ATI.", "en": "ACT and ATI are separate corporations. ATI’s law authorizes transfers of public-transit functions and assets; it does not turn all ACT property into ATI property." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2, 17", "en": "Arts. 2, 17" }, "fragment": "#page=24" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para entender quién administra un proyecto vial, identifica la facilidad y el organismo responsable. Un proyecto de infraestructura de ACT y una consulta de rutas de ATI implican responsabilidades distintas, aunque ambas entidades estén relacionadas con DTOP.", "en": "To understand who administers a road project, identify the facility and responsible institution. An ACT infrastructure project and an ATI route inquiry involve different responsibilities, even though both institutions relate to DTOP." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(d)–(e)", "en": "Art. 4(d)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 74 de 23 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, arts. 2, 4 y 21; Plan de Reorganización 6-1971, art. V. Para su junta se usa el art. 21 de la ley actual, no solo la supresión de la junta que aparece en el plan antiguo.", "en": "Act 74 of June 23, 1965, as amended, arts. 2, 4, and 21; Reorganization Plan 6-1971, art. V. Its board is described using article 21 of the current law rather than relying only on the older plan’s board abolition." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2", "en": "Art. 2" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(a) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(a) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. V", "en": "Art. V" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La junta designa al director ejecutivo, quien ejecuta la política y supervisa la operación. La Secretaría de DTOP preside la junta; presidirla y dirigir la operación diaria son funciones distintas.", "en": "The board appoints the executive director, who implements policy and oversees operations. The DTOP Secretary chairs the board; chairing it and directing daily operations are different functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(a) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(a) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(b) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(b) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=30" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El art. 21 dispone siete miembros: tres nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado y cuatro ex officio: DTOP, Planificación, Hacienda y el asiento que el texto atribuye a la presidencia del BGF. Para este último, el art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 sustituye al director de AAFAF o su designado, con posibilidad de ceder el asiento al BGF. Los tres nombrados tienen términos de cuatro años o hasta que sus sucesores tomen posesión. La sucesión legal queda reconciliada; integrantes, delegaciones y vacantes actuales siguen sin certificarse. El art. 21 prohíbe delegar los asientos ex officio en subalternos; la autorización posterior de designación y cesión indicada para el asiento sucesor del BGF proviene de los arts. 16–17 de la Ley 2-2017.", "en": "Article 21 provides seven members: three appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent and four ex officio: DTOP, Planning, Treasury, and the seat the text assigns to the GDB president. For that seat, Act 2-2017 article 16 substitutes AAFAF’s director or designee, with the possibility of ceding it to GDB. The three appointees serve four-year terms or until successors qualify. Legal succession is reconciled; current occupants, delegates, and vacancies remain uncertified. Article 21 prohibits delegating ex officio seats to subordinates; the later designation and cession authority described for the successor GDB seat comes from Act 2-2017 articles 16–17." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-de13cb9770c5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 21(a) — Junta de Directores (9 LPRA § 2020a)", "en": "Art. 21(a) — Board of Directors (9 LPRA § 2020a)" }, "fragment": "#page=29" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 16–17", "en": "Arts. 16–17" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "ACT y otras dependencias de transportación", "en": "ACT and other transportation dependencies" }, "url": "https://www.dtop.pr.gov/dependencias", "sourceIds": [ "s-c18ac617134a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "autoridad-de-transporte-integrado", "slug": "autoridad-de-transporte-integrado", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de Transporte Integrado", "en": "Integrated Transit Authority" }, "acronym": "ATI", "aliases": [ "Autoridad de Transporte Integrado", "Integrated Transit Authority", "ATI" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Integra la planificación, gestión y operación del transporte colectivo, incluidos los sistemas de tren, autobuses y transporte marítimo dentro de su ámbito de coordinación.", "en": "Integrates public-transit planning, management, and operations, including rail, bus, and maritime systems within its coordination remit." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 123 de 3 de agosto de 2014, según enmendada, arts. 3–5 y 17. El art. 3 crea la corporación adscrita a DTOP; el art. 17 establece condiciones para transferencias y fusiones.", "en": "Act 123 of August 3, 2014, as amended, arts. 3–5 and 17. Article 3 creates the corporation attached to DTOP; article 17 establishes conditions for transfers and mergers." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-6f70fbf878e4", "s-37948718f17c", "s-982de236d5ba", "s-703be89537d7", "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director ejecutivo o directora ejecutiva de ATI", "en": "ATI executive director" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El art. 4 dispone nueve miembros: dos profesionales nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado, dos representantes elegidos por la junta del MPO y cinco ex officio: DTOP, ACT, Planificación, OGP y el asiento que el texto atribuye al BGF. El art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 sustituye para este último al director de AAFAF o su designado, con posibilidad de ceder el asiento al BGF. La ley dispone términos de cuatro años o hasta que los sucesores tomen posesión. Se reconcilia la sucesión legal; integrantes actuales, delegaciones y vacantes no se certifican.", "en": "Article 4 provides nine members: two professionals appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent, two representatives elected by the MPO board, and five ex officio: DTOP, HTA, Planning, OGP, and the seat assigned in the text to GDB. Act 2-2017 article 16 substitutes AAFAF’s director or designee for that seat, with the possibility of ceding it to GDB. The statute provides four-year terms or service until successors qualify. Legal succession is reconciled; current members, delegates, and vacancies are not certified." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-703be89537d7", "s-81a8253f5ce8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.ati.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 44, "example": { "es": "Un viaje que combina tren y autobús requiere consultar las conexiones publicadas por ATI. Un boleto o servicio integrado no significa que las instituciones participantes hayan dejado de existir jurídicamente.", "en": "A trip combining train and bus requires checking the connections published by ATI. An integrated ticket or service does not mean that participating institutions have ceased to exist legally." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Implementa política de transporte colectivo y promueve decisiones coordinadas entre sistemas y modos.", "Publica información de Tren Urbano, autobuses, lanchas y el servicio de paratránsito Llame y Viaje.", "Cuenta con facultades legales para administrar facilidades, contratar servicios e integrar funciones de transporte según las transferencias que autoriza su ley." ], "en": [ "Implements public-transit policy and promotes coordinated decisions across systems and modes.", "Publishes information on Tren Urbano, buses, ferries, and Llame y Viaje paratransit.", "Has statutory powers to administer facilities, contract services, and integrate transit functions through transfers authorized by its law." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Integra la planificación, gestión y operación del transporte colectivo, incluidos los sistemas de tren, autobuses y transporte marítimo dentro de su ámbito de coordinación.", "en": "Integrates public-transit planning, management, and operations, including rail, bus, and maritime systems within its coordination remit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Implementa política de transporte colectivo y promueve decisiones coordinadas entre sistemas y modos.", "en": "Implements public-transit policy and promotes coordinated decisions across systems and modes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica información de Tren Urbano, autobuses, lanchas y el servicio de paratránsito Llame y Viaje.", "en": "Publishes information on Tren Urbano, buses, ferries, and Llame y Viaje paratransit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Tren Urbano; Autobuses; Lanchas; Llame y Viaje", "en": "Tren Urbano; Buses; Ferries; Llame y Viaje" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Cuenta con facultades legales para administrar facilidades, contratar servicios e integrar funciones de transporte según las transferencias que autoriza su ley.", "en": "Has statutory powers to administer facilities, contract services, and integrate transit functions through transfers authorized by its law." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 5, 17", "en": "Arts. 3, 5, 17" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Está adscrita a DTOP y tiene personalidad jurídica propia. No debe confundirse con el departamento ni con ACT.", "en": "It is attached to DTOP and has its own legal identity. It should be distinguished from the department and from ACT." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3", "en": "Art. 3" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Un viaje que combina tren y autobús requiere consultar las conexiones publicadas por ATI. Un boleto o servicio integrado no significa que las instituciones participantes hayan dejado de existir jurídicamente.", "en": "A trip combining train and bus requires checking the connections published by ATI. An integrated ticket or service does not mean that participating institutions have ceased to exist legally." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Planifica tu viaje", "en": "Plan your trip" } }, { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 123 de 3 de agosto de 2014, según enmendada, arts. 3–5 y 17. El art. 3 crea la corporación adscrita a DTOP; el art. 17 establece condiciones para transferencias y fusiones.", "en": "Act 123 of August 3, 2014, as amended, arts. 3–5 and 17. Article 3 creates the corporation attached to DTOP; article 17 establishes conditions for transfers and mergers." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–5, 17", "en": "Arts. 3–5, 17" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La junta designa al director ejecutivo, quien ejecuta la política y supervisa las operaciones, administración, finanzas y planificación. La Secretaría de DTOP preside la junta.", "en": "The board appoints the executive director, who implements policy and oversees operations, administration, finance, and planning. The DTOP Secretary chairs the board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(b)–(c)", "en": "Art. 4(b)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El art. 4 dispone nueve miembros: dos profesionales nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado, dos representantes elegidos por la junta del MPO y cinco ex officio: DTOP, ACT, Planificación, OGP y el asiento que el texto atribuye al BGF. El art. 16 de la Ley 2-2017 sustituye para este último al director de AAFAF o su designado, con posibilidad de ceder el asiento al BGF. La ley dispone términos de cuatro años o hasta que los sucesores tomen posesión. Se reconcilia la sucesión legal; integrantes actuales, delegaciones y vacantes no se certifican.", "en": "Article 4 provides nine members: two professionals appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent, two representatives elected by the MPO board, and five ex officio: DTOP, HTA, Planning, OGP, and the seat assigned in the text to GDB. Act 2-2017 article 16 substitutes AAFAF’s director or designee for that seat, with the possibility of ceding it to GDB. The statute provides four-year terms or service until successors qualify. Legal succession is reconciled; current members, delegates, and vacancies are not certified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(a)", "en": "Art. 4(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-81a8253f5ce8", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=17" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Tren, autobuses, lanchas y planificación de viajes", "en": "Rail, buses, ferries, and trip planning" }, "url": "https://www.ati.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-6f70fbf878e4" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Servicio al cliente y preguntas frecuentes", "en": "Customer service and frequently asked questions" }, "url": "https://www.ati.pr.gov/servicio-al-cliente", "sourceIds": [ "s-3b67ad510e83" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "autoridad-metropolitana-de-autobuses", "slug": "autoridad-metropolitana-de-autobuses", "name": { "es": "Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses", "en": "Metropolitan Bus Authority" }, "acronym": "AMA", "aliases": [ "Metropolitan Bus Authority", "Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses", "AMA" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Presta servicios de transporte terrestre de pasajeros por autobús en el área metropolitana y participa en el sistema integrado de transporte colectivo.", "en": "Provides land-based passenger bus services in the metropolitan area and participates in the integrated public-transit system." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 5 de 11 de mayo de 1959, según enmendada, arts. 3 y 6, y Plan de Reorganización 6-1971, art. 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No se presenta la junta de ATI como si fuera automáticamente una junta propia de AMA.", "en": "Plan 6-1971 abolished AMA’s board and transferred its powers to the DTOP Secretary. ATI’s board is not automatically presented as a separate AMA board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f2b83f9e333a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.dtop.pr.gov/ama", "reportRow": 45, "example": { "es": "Para conocer el recorrido de una ruta de AMA consulta la publicación oficial de rutas. Si el viaje combina autobús con tren o lancha, consulta además la información del sistema integrado de ATI.", "en": "To find an AMA route’s itinerary, consult the official route publication. If the trip combines bus with rail or ferry, also consult ATI’s integrated-system information." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Desarrolla y administra facilidades y servicios de transporte terrestre de pasajeros en su ámbito metropolitano.", "DTOP publica las rutas de AMA y sus recorridos oficiales.", "Sus servicios se relacionan con otros modos de transporte dentro del sistema que describe ATI." ], "en": [ "Develops and administers passenger land-transport facilities and services within its metropolitan remit.", "DTOP publishes AMA routes and their official itineraries.", "Its services connect with other transportation modes within the system described by ATI." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Presta servicios de transporte terrestre de pasajeros por autobús en el área metropolitana y participa en el sistema integrado de transporte colectivo.", "en": "Provides land-based passenger bus services in the metropolitan area and participates in the integrated public-transit system." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6631e696f23a", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6", "en": "Art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla y administra facilidades y servicios de transporte terrestre de pasajeros en su ámbito metropolitano.", "en": "Develops and administers passenger land-transport facilities and services within its metropolitan remit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6631e696f23a", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6", "en": "Art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "DTOP publica las rutas de AMA y sus recorridos oficiales.", "en": "DTOP publishes AMA routes and their official itineraries." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-af257082ba94", "locator": { "es": "Rutas de la AMA", "en": "AMA routes" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Sus servicios se relacionan con otros modos de transporte dentro del sistema que describe ATI.", "en": "Its services connect with other transportation modes within the system described by ATI." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "AMA identifica un servicio e institución de autobuses. ATI coordina un ámbito más amplio que también incluye tren y transporte marítimo.", "en": "AMA identifies a bus institution and service. ATI coordinates a broader remit that also includes rail and maritime transportation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-982de236d5ba", "locator": { "es": "Sobre ATI", "en": "About ATI" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para conocer el recorrido de una ruta de AMA consulta la publicación oficial de rutas. Si el viaje combina autobús con tren o lancha, consulta además la información del sistema integrado de ATI.", "en": "To find an AMA route’s itinerary, consult the official route publication. If the trip combines bus with rail or ferry, also consult ATI’s integrated-system information." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-af257082ba94", "locator": { "es": "Rutas de la AMA", "en": "AMA routes" } }, { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Planifica tu viaje", "en": "Plan your trip" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 5 de 11 de mayo de 1959, según enmendada, arts. 3 y 6, y Plan de Reorganización 6-1971, art. III. La Ley 123-2014, art. 17, establece una autorización condicional de fusión que requiere verificación separada de su ejecución.", "en": "Act 5 of May 11, 1959, as amended, arts. 3 and 6, and Reorganization Plan 6-1971, art. III. Act 123-2014, article 17, contains conditional merger authority whose implementation requires separate verification." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6631e696f23a", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 6", "en": "Arts. 3, 6" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. III", "en": "Art. III" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El art. III del Plan 6-1971 adscribe AMA a DTOP y transfiere a la Secretaría los poderes de su antigua junta. La integración de servicios con ATI no se interpreta como prueba de un nombramiento específico de dirección ni de una fusión consumada.", "en": "Article III of Plan 6-1971 attaches AMA to DTOP and transfers its former board’s powers to the Secretary. Service integration with ATI is not treated as evidence of a particular leadership appointment or a completed merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. III", "en": "Art. III" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El Plan 6-1971 suprimió la junta de directores de AMA y transfirió sus poderes a la Secretaría de DTOP. No se presenta la junta de ATI como si fuera automáticamente una junta propia de AMA.", "en": "Plan 6-1971 abolished AMA’s board and transferred its powers to the DTOP Secretary. ATI’s board is not automatically presented as a separate AMA board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f2b83f9e333a", "locator": { "es": "Art. III", "en": "Art. III" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Rutas oficiales de AMA", "en": "Official AMA routes" }, "url": "https://www.dtop.pr.gov/ama", "sourceIds": [ "s-af257082ba94" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "autoridad-de-transporte-maritimo", "slug": "autoridad-de-transporte-maritimo", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de Transporte Marítimo", "en": "Maritime Transportation Authority" }, "acronym": "ATM", "aliases": [ "Maritime Transportation Authority", "Autoridad de Transporte Marítimo", "ATM" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la autoridad pública de transporte marítimo para pasajeros y carga, con servicios hacia Vieques y Culebra y en el área de la bahía de San Juan.", "en": "Is the public maritime transportation authority for passengers and cargo, with services to Vieques and Culebra and in the San Juan Bay area." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 1 de 1 de enero de 2000, según enmendada, arts. 3–7. Se lee junto con la autorización condicional de fusión de la Ley 123-2014, art. 17; no se presupone aquí que esa fusión se haya completado.", "en": "Act 1 of January 1, 2000, as amended, arts. 3–7. It is read together with the conditional merger authority in Act 123-2014, article 17; completion of that merger is not presumed here." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-fe16321af077", "s-6f70fbf878e4", "s-1b06753a2267", "s-703be89537d7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Funcionario ejecutivo o funcionaria ejecutiva de ATM", "en": "ATM executive officer" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El art. 6 dispone una junta presidida por la Secretaría de DTOP, con la dirección ejecutiva de Puertos, las alcaldías de Vieques y Culebra y representación del interés público nombrada por el gobernador a recomendación de esas alcaldías. Contiene reglas para añadir representación, mantener número impar y términos de cuatro años con continuidad hasta sucesión. La composición legal no certifica integrantes actuales ni resuelve por sí sola el estado de una fusión.", "en": "Article 6 provides a board chaired by the DTOP Secretary, including Ports’ executive leadership, the mayors of Vieques and Culebra, and public-interest representation appointed by the governor on those mayors’ recommendation. It includes rules for added representation, an odd membership count, and four-year terms with holdover service. Statutory composition does not certify current occupants or establish merger status." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1b06753a2267" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.ati.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 46, "example": { "es": "Para planificar una conexión marítima consulta los canales oficiales del sistema de transporte. La autoridad, un servicio específico y quien lo opere por contrato pueden desempeñar papeles distintos.", "en": "To plan a ferry connection, consult the official transit-system channels. The authority, a particular service, and a contracted operator may play different roles." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Administra las facultades públicas de transportación marítima y sus facilidades conforme a su ley.", "La información oficial de ATI identifica servicios marítimos desde Ceiba a Vieques y Culebra y entre Cataño y Viejo San Juan.", "Su legislación dispone planificación, contratación y administración de recursos para prestar esos servicios." ], "en": [ "Administers public maritime transportation powers and facilities under its law.", "ATI’s official information identifies maritime services from Ceiba to Vieques and Culebra and between Cataño and Old San Juan.", "Its legislation provides planning, contracting, and resource-administration powers for these services." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la autoridad pública de transporte marítimo para pasajeros y carga, con servicios hacia Vieques y Culebra y en el área de la bahía de San Juan.", "en": "Is the public maritime transportation authority for passengers and cargo, with services to Vieques and Culebra and in the San Juan Bay area." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Lanchas", "en": "Ferries" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3", "en": "Art. 3" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Administra las facultades públicas de transportación marítima y sus facilidades conforme a su ley.", "en": "Administers public maritime transportation powers and facilities under its law." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4", "en": "Arts. 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La información oficial de ATI identifica servicios marítimos desde Ceiba a Vieques y Culebra y entre Cataño y Viejo San Juan.", "en": "ATI’s official information identifies maritime services from Ceiba to Vieques and Culebra and between Cataño and Old San Juan." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Lanchas", "en": "Ferries" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su legislación dispone planificación, contratación y administración de recursos para prestar esos servicios.", "en": "Its legislation provides planning, contracting, and resource-administration powers for these services." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "ATM es una autoridad pública. Los contratos o la participación de operadores en los servicios no convierten por sí solos al operador en la misma entidad jurídica que la autoridad.", "en": "ATM is a public authority. Contracts or operators’ participation in services do not by themselves make an operator the same legal entity as the authority." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4", "en": "Arts. 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para planificar una conexión marítima consulta los canales oficiales del sistema de transporte. La autoridad, un servicio específico y quien lo opere por contrato pueden desempeñar papeles distintos.", "en": "To plan a ferry connection, consult the official transit-system channels. The authority, a particular service, and a contracted operator may play different roles." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-6f70fbf878e4", "locator": { "es": "Lanchas", "en": "Ferries" } }, { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4", "en": "Art. 4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 1 de 1 de enero de 2000, según enmendada, arts. 3–7. Se lee junto con la autorización condicional de fusión de la Ley 123-2014, art. 17; no se presupone aquí que esa fusión se haya completado.", "en": "Act 1 of January 1, 2000, as amended, arts. 3–7. It is read together with the conditional merger authority in Act 123-2014, article 17; completion of that merger is not presumed here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–7", "en": "Arts. 3–7" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La ley asigna poderes a la Secretaría de DTOP y permite que nombre un funcionario ejecutivo. También establece una junta para la política del servicio. Las personas que ocupan hoy estos puestos requieren verificación independiente.", "en": "The law assigns powers to the DTOP Secretary and permits appointment of an executive officer. It also establishes a board for service policy. Current occupants of these roles require independent verification." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4, 6–7", "en": "Arts. 4, 6–7" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El art. 6 dispone una junta presidida por la Secretaría de DTOP, con la dirección ejecutiva de Puertos, las alcaldías de Vieques y Culebra y representación del interés público nombrada por el gobernador a recomendación de esas alcaldías. Contiene reglas para añadir representación, mantener número impar y términos de cuatro años con continuidad hasta sucesión. La composición legal no certifica integrantes actuales ni resuelve por sí sola el estado de una fusión.", "en": "Article 6 provides a board chaired by the DTOP Secretary, including Ports’ executive leadership, the mayors of Vieques and Culebra, and public-interest representation appointed by the governor on those mayors’ recommendation. It includes rules for added representation, an odd membership count, and four-year terms with holdover service. Statutory composition does not certify current occupants or establish merger status." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1b06753a2267", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6–7", "en": "Arts. 6–7" }, "fragment": "#page=6" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Información oficial de transporte marítimo", "en": "Official maritime transportation information" }, "url": "https://www.ati.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-6f70fbf878e4" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "El art. 17 de la Ley 123-2014 autoriza una fusión de AMA y ATM sujeta a condiciones y consentimientos. Esa autorización no se usa como prueba de que la fusión se completó. Las fichas se mantienen separadas y la integración de servicios se distingue de una fusión jurídica.", "en": "Article 17 of Act 123-2014 authorizes a merger of AMA and ATM subject to conditions and consents. This authorization is not treated as evidence that the merger was completed. Profiles remain separate, and service integration is distinguished from a legal merger." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-703be89537d7", "locator": { "es": "Art. 17(d)", "en": "Art. 17(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "autoridad-de-los-puertos-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "autoridad-de-los-puertos-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Ports Authority" }, "acronym": "Puertos", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Ports Authority", "Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico", "Puertos" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra infraestructura aeroportuaria y portuaria bajo su jurisdicción.", "en": "Administers airport and seaport infrastructure within its jurisdiction." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 125-1942", "en": "Act 125-1942, as amended" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-b1f393e016ee" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/autoridad-de-los-puertos-ap-c", "reportRow": 47 }, { "id": "autoridad-del-puerto-de-ponce", "slug": "autoridad-del-puerto-de-ponce", "name": { "es": "Autoridad del Puerto de Ponce", "en": "Ponce Port Authority" }, "acronym": "APP", "aliases": [ "Ponce / Port of the Americas Authority", "Autoridad del Puerto de Ponce / Autoridad del Puerto de las Américas", "APP", "Ponce Port Authority" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "public-corporation", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra y desarrolla las instalaciones del Puerto de Ponce y promueve actividad logística y económica en la región sur.", "en": "Manages and develops Ponce port facilities and supports logistics and economic activity in the southern region." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 240-2011, Ley de la Autoridad del Puerto de Ponce.", "en": "Act 240-2011, Ponce Port Authority Act." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-453f82049e87", "s-4807056a4f83", "s-1cdbc47eca38" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.ppa.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 48, "example": { "es": "La Autoridad del Puerto de Ponce y la Autoridad de Ponce son entidades distintas. El presupuesto de 2020–2021 explica que la segunda conserva obligaciones de la anterior Autoridad del Puerto de las Américas. No deben sumarse sus nombres como si fueran una sola institución.", "en": "The Ponce Port Authority and the Ponce Authority are distinct entities. The 2020–2021 budget explains that the latter retains obligations of the former Port of the Americas Authority. Their names should not be conflated as a single institution." } }, { "id": "comision-para-la-seguridad-en-el-transito", "slug": "comision-para-la-seguridad-en-el-transito", "name": { "es": "Comisión para la Seguridad en el Tránsito", "en": "Traffic Safety Commission" }, "acronym": "CST", "aliases": [ "Comisión para la Seguridad en el Tránsito", "Traffic Safety Commission", "CST" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "board", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Promueve la seguridad vial mediante programas educativos y de prevención.", "en": "Promotes road safety through education and prevention programs." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Highway-safety enabling law" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-a0deb90b0525" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": 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La CFSE y la Comisión Industrial ayudan a ver esa separación.", "en": "Workplace-injury insurance and review of compensation disputes are different responsibilities. 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Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. 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Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. 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La selección y los términos varían por asiento; algunos nombramientos de cinco años continúan hasta que tome posesión un sucesor. La nómina y las fechas individuales no se certifican aquí.", "en": "The institutional page lists seats by office and constituency: AAFAF (chair), Treasury, OGP, and OATRH; teachers, public corporations, and the judiciary; and municipal and pensioner representation. Selection and terms vary by seat; some five-year appointments continue until a successor qualifies. Individual names and dates are not certified here." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-406b8fe63575" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://www.retiro.pr.gov/sobre-nosotro", "reportRow": 70, "example": { "es": "La autonomía o independencia descrita por una ley no crea una cuarta rama constitucional. Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. 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Examina instituciones, tramita licencias e investiga posibles incumplimientos. El sector de seguros corresponde a OCS; las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito salieron de la jurisdicción de OCIF con la creación de COSSEC.", "en": "The state-level regulator of banks and other financial businesses under the laws it administers, including mortgage lending, financing, and securities intermediation. It examines institutions, processes licenses, and investigates possible violations. Insurance falls to OCS; savings and credit cooperatives left OCIF’s jurisdiction when COSSEC was created." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 4 de 11 de octubre de 1985 crea OCIF y define sus facultades. La Ley 95-2009 eliminó su subordinación a Hacienda y dispuso que las partes incompatibles del Plan 3-1994 se entendieran enmendadas. El art. 5 vigente hace al comisionado directamente responsable al gobernador. La lista antigua del Plan no establece una adscripción actual.", "en": "Act 4 of October 11, 1985 creates OCIF and defines its powers. Act 95-2009 removed its subordination to Hacienda and deemed inconsistent portions of Plan 3-1994 amended. Current article 5 makes the commissioner directly accountable to the governor. The Plan’s old list does not establish a present attachment." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-240a49ab56bd", "s-23cc5f797c7a", "s-e0454b0f3404", "s-42d4830c7f58", "s-574a6ddae721", "s-2714360dcd3a", "s-0be8766564c2", "s-182511a1167d", "s-7ea5a4e54a84", "s-26f0b2778773", "s-3a42b8306f80", "s-df45f417f1db", "s-325474f4eec1", "s-02d453d708b8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado/a de Instituciones Financieras", "en": "Commissioner of Financial Institutions" }, "name": "Mónica Rodríguez Villa", "sourceIds": [ "s-7ea5a4e54a84", "s-325474f4eec1", "s-02d453d708b8" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "confirmedAt": "2025-09-08" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "OCIF está dirigida por un comisionado. La Junta Financiera creada en la oficina es un cuerpo distinto con facultades de tasas y cargos y funciones de asesoramiento; no debe confundirse con una junta corporativa que sustituya la dirección del comisionado. Hacienda preside esa Junta por mandato de ley, lo cual no restablece la antigua adscripción de OCIF al departamento.", "en": "OCIF is headed by a commissioner. The Financial Board created within the office is a distinct body with rate and charge powers and advisory duties; it should not be mistaken for a corporate board replacing the commissioner’s leadership. Hacienda chairs that Board by statute, which does not restore OCIF’s former attachment to the department." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e0454b0f3404", "s-182511a1167d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://ocif.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 73, "example": { "es": "Si una compañía de financiamiento cobra un cargo que entiendes contrario a las reglas, identifica la entidad y reúne el contrato, estados de cuenta y comunicaciones pertinentes. El formulario oficial pide los hechos, la disposición legal si la conoces y el remedio solicitado. El servicio de querellas permite plantearlo ante OCIF para evaluar si está dentro de su jurisdicción.", "en": "If a financing company charges a fee you believe violates the rules, identify the institution and gather the relevant contract, account statements, and communications. The official form asks for the facts, the legal provision if known, and the remedy requested. OCIF’s complaint service lets you submit the matter for a jurisdictional assessment." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Autoriza y fiscaliza actividades financieras mediante licencias, registros, exámenes e investigaciones. Sus áreas distinguen instituciones depositarias, negocios no depositarios y valores: que una empresa maneje dinero no significa que todas sus actividades se rijan por la misma licencia.", "Recibe e investiga querellas relacionadas con derechos establecidos en las leyes que administra. Puede emitir órdenes, imponer multas administrativas y acudir a los tribunales para hacer cumplir sus facultades. Una querella inicia una evaluación; no garantiza que el remedio solicitado esté autorizado.", "Desarrolla educación financiera mediante una división que prepara herramientas y alianzas para ciudadanos de distintas edades. La Ley 2-2023 integró a OCIF las funciones del antiguo Instituto de Educación Financiera; se trata de capacitación, distinta de resolver una querella individual.", "Orienta sobre cuentas inactivas y bienes abandonados o no reclamados. Su página explica cómo buscar y luego presentar información para una devolución: un resultado de búsqueda no constituye por sí solo una reclamación formal ni prueba el derecho a recibir dinero." ], "en": [ "Authorizes and supervises financial activities through licenses, registrations, examinations, and investigations. Its areas distinguish deposit-taking institutions, nondepository businesses, and securities: handling money does not mean every activity follows the same licensing regime.", "Receives and investigates complaints involving rights under the laws it administers. It can issue orders, impose administrative fines, and seek judicial enforcement. A complaint begins an assessment; it does not guarantee that the requested remedy is authorized.", "Provides financial education through a division that develops tools and partnerships for people of different ages. Act 2-2023 brought the former Financial Education Institute’s functions into OCIF; education is distinct from deciding an individual complaint.", "Provides guidance on inactive accounts and abandoned or unclaimed property. Its page explains how to search and then submit information for a return: a search result alone is neither a formal claim nor proof of entitlement to money." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el regulador estatal de bancos y otros negocios financieros dentro de las leyes que administra: por ejemplo, préstamos hipotecarios, financiamiento e intermediación de valores. Examina instituciones, tramita licencias e investiga posibles incumplimientos. El sector de seguros corresponde a OCS; las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito salieron de la jurisdicción de OCIF con la creación de COSSEC.", "en": "The state-level regulator of banks and other financial businesses under the laws it administers, including mortgage lending, financing, and securities intermediation. It examines institutions, processes licenses, and investigates possible violations. Insurance falls to OCS; savings and credit cooperatives left OCIF’s jurisdiction when COSSEC was created." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-23cc5f797c7a", "locator": { "es": "Historia y alcance de la supervisión", "en": "History and scope of supervision" } }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3–4", "en": "Arts. 3–4" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Autoriza y fiscaliza actividades financieras mediante licencias, registros, exámenes e investigaciones. Sus áreas distinguen instituciones depositarias, negocios no depositarios y valores: que una empresa maneje dinero no significa que todas sus actividades se rijan por la misma licencia.", "en": "Authorizes and supervises financial activities through licenses, registrations, examinations, and investigations. Its areas distinguish deposit-taking institutions, nondepository businesses, and securities: handling money does not mean every activity follows the same licensing regime." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-23cc5f797c7a", "locator": { "es": "Áreas de trabajo; licencias y exámenes", "en": "Work areas; licensing and examinations" } }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4(g)", "en": "Art. 4(g)" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Recibe e investiga querellas relacionadas con derechos establecidos en las leyes que administra. Puede emitir órdenes, imponer multas administrativas y acudir a los tribunales para hacer cumplir sus facultades. Una querella inicia una evaluación; no garantiza que el remedio solicitado esté autorizado.", "en": "Receives and investigates complaints involving rights under the laws it administers. It can issue orders, impose administrative fines, and seek judicial enforcement. A complaint begins an assessment; it does not guarantee that the requested remedy is authorized." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 10(a)(3)–(11), 13", "en": "Arts. 10(a)(3)–(11), 13" }, "fragment": "#page=12" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 13", "en": "Art. 13" }, "fragment": "#page=19" }, { "sourceId": "s-42d4830c7f58", "locator": { "es": "Autoridad para investigar", "en": "Investigative authority" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla educación financiera mediante una división que prepara herramientas y alianzas para ciudadanos de distintas edades. La Ley 2-2023 integró a OCIF las funciones del antiguo Instituto de Educación Financiera; se trata de capacitación, distinta de resolver una querella individual.", "en": "Provides financial education through a division that develops tools and partnerships for people of different ages. Act 2-2023 brought the former Financial Education Institute’s functions into OCIF; education is distinct from deciding an individual complaint." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 7(d)–(e)", "en": "Arts. 3, 7(d)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7(d)–(e)", "en": "Art. 7(d)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 7(e)", "en": "Art. 7(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Orienta sobre cuentas inactivas y bienes abandonados o no reclamados. Su página explica cómo buscar y luego presentar información para una devolución: un resultado de búsqueda no constituye por sí solo una reclamación formal ni prueba el derecho a recibir dinero.", "en": "Provides guidance on inactive accounts and abandoned or unclaimed property. Its page explains how to search and then submit information for a return: a search result alone is neither a formal claim nor proof of entitlement to money." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-574a6ddae721", "locator": { "es": "Consulta y reclamación de bienes no reclamados", "en": "Unclaimed-property searches and claims" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "OCIF y OCS son reguladores distintos. El nombre de una cooperativa tampoco basta para escoger el foro: las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito se distinguen de otros negocios financieros. OCIF identifica a COSSEC como el regulador al que se transfirió ese sector.", "en": "OCIF and OCS are different regulators. A cooperative’s name alone also does not identify the right forum: savings and credit cooperatives differ from other financial businesses. OCIF identifies COSSEC as the regulator to which that sector was transferred." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-23cc5f797c7a", "locator": { "es": "Exclusiones: seguros y cooperativas de ahorro y crédito", "en": "Scope exclusions: insurance and savings and credit cooperatives" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La supervisión estatal puede coexistir con otra jurisdicción. La ley permite exámenes conjuntos y compartir información bajo condiciones de confidencialidad; no convierte a los reguladores federales en dependencias de OCIF ni hace que toda institución financiera tenga el mismo seguro de depósitos.", "en": "State supervision can coexist with another jurisdiction. The statute permits joint examinations and information sharing subject to confidentiality conditions; this does not make federal regulators OCIF subsidiaries or establish that every financial institution has the same deposit insurance." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 10(a)(15)–(18), (b)", "en": "Art. 10(a)(15)–(18), (b)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 10(a)(17)–(18), (b)", "en": "Art. 10(a)(17)–(18), (b)" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Si una compañía de financiamiento cobra un cargo que entiendes contrario a las reglas, identifica la entidad y reúne el contrato, estados de cuenta y comunicaciones pertinentes. El formulario oficial pide los hechos, la disposición legal si la conoces y el remedio solicitado. El servicio de querellas permite plantearlo ante OCIF para evaluar si está dentro de su jurisdicción.", "en": "If a financing company charges a fee you believe violates the rules, identify the institution and gather the relevant contract, account statements, and communications. The official form asks for the facts, the legal provision if known, and the remedy requested. OCIF’s complaint service lets you submit the matter for a jurisdictional assessment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-2714360dcd3a", "locator": { "es": "Hechos; disposición legal; remedio solicitado", "en": "Facts; legal provision; remedy requested" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-0be8766564c2", "locator": { "es": "Querellas bajo las leyes administradas", "en": "Complaints under administered laws" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 4 de 11 de octubre de 1985 crea OCIF y define sus facultades. La Ley 95-2009 eliminó su subordinación a Hacienda y dispuso que las partes incompatibles del Plan 3-1994 se entendieran enmendadas. El art. 5 vigente hace al comisionado directamente responsable al gobernador. La lista antigua del Plan no establece una adscripción actual.", "en": "Act 4 of October 11, 1985 creates OCIF and defines its powers. Act 95-2009 removed its subordination to Hacienda and deemed inconsistent portions of Plan 3-1994 amended. Current article 5 makes the commissioner directly accountable to the governor. The Plan’s old list does not establish a present attachment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2–5", "en": "Arts. 2–5" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(a)", "en": "Art. 5(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Título; sec. 2", "en": "Title; section 2" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 4: Plan 3-1994", "en": "Section 4: Plan 3-1994" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El gobernador nombra al comisionado con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. El registro senatorial consigna la presentación de Mónica Rodríguez Villa el 1 de julio de 2025 y la aprobación el 8 de septiembre de 2025; el informe de esa sesión también registra su confirmación. El comunicado de OCIF del 1 de octubre de 2026 la identifica como comisionada. La fecha de presentación al Senado no prueba la fecha del nombramiento ejecutivo; esta última y un fin de término quedan sin verificar.", "en": "The governor appoints the commissioner with Senate advice and consent. The Senate register records Mónica Rodríguez Villa’s nomination submission on July 1, 2025 and approval on September 8, 2025; the report of that session also records her confirmation. OCIF’s October 1, 2026 notice identifies her as commissioner. Senate submission does not establish the executive appointment date; that date and a term end remain unverified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5(a)", "en": "Art. 5(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-7ea5a4e54a84", "locator": { "es": "Encabezado; fecha del comunicado", "en": "Header; notice date" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-325474f4eec1", "locator": { "es": "Fila del cargo; presentación, estatus y última acción", "en": "Office row; submission, status, and last action" } }, { "sourceId": "s-02d453d708b8", "locator": { "es": "Alto Cuerpo confirma nombramientos del Ejecutivo", "en": "Plenary confirmation of executive nominations" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "OCIF está dirigida por un comisionado. La Junta Financiera creada en la oficina es un cuerpo distinto con facultades de tasas y cargos y funciones de asesoramiento; no debe confundirse con una junta corporativa que sustituya la dirección del comisionado. Hacienda preside esa Junta por mandato de ley, lo cual no restablece la antigua adscripción de OCIF al departamento.", "en": "OCIF is headed by a commissioner. The Financial Board created within the office is a distinct body with rate and charge powers and advisory duties; it should not be mistaken for a corporate board replacing the commissioner’s leadership. Hacienda chairs that Board by statute, which does not restore OCIF’s former attachment to the department." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 8–10", "en": "Arts. 5, 8–10" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8–9", "en": "Arts. 8–9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Título; sec. 2", "en": "Title; section 2" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-182511a1167d", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 4: Plan 3-1994", "en": "Section 4: Plan 3-1994" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Querellas: orientación y formulario", "en": "Complaints: guidance and form" }, "url": "https://ocif.pr.gov/querellas", "sourceIds": [ "s-0be8766564c2" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Consultas sobre bienes no reclamados", "en": "Unclaimed-property inquiries" }, "url": "https://ocif.pr.gov/consumidores", "sourceIds": [ "s-574a6ddae721" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Informar posibles incumplimientos", "en": "Report possible violations" }, "url": "https://ocif.pr.gov/investigacion", "sourceIds": [ "s-42d4830c7f58" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "La revisión judicial depende de la ley y el tipo de determinación. Para el régimen de entidades financieras internacionales, el art. 20 de la Ley 273-2012 dispone reconsideración y revisión ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones; una sentencia de 2025 aplica ese régimen a una denegación de renovación. No se generaliza a todos los casos la referencia antigua al Tribunal de Primera Instancia y quince días del art. 15 de la Ley 4.", "en": "Judicial review depends on the statute and type of decision. For international financial entities, Act 273-2012 article 20 provides reconsideration and review by the Court of Appeals; a 2025 judgment applies that regime to a license-renewal denial. The old reference to the Court of First Instance and fifteen days in Act 4 article 15 is not generalized to every case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3a42b8306f80", "locator": { "es": "Art. 20", "en": "Art. 20" }, "fragment": "#page=31" }, { "sourceId": "s-3a42b8306f80", "locator": { "es": "Art. 20", "en": "Art. 20" }, "fragment": "#page=32" }, { "sourceId": "s-df45f417f1db", "locator": { "es": "Sentencia, pp. 1, 16–17; el disenso comienza en la p. 21", "en": "Judgment, pp. 1, 16–17; dissent begins on p. 21" }, "fragment": "#page=17" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 15", "en": "Art. 15" }, "fragment": "#page=19" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "oficina-del-comisionado-de-seguros", "slug": "oficina-del-comisionado-de-seguros", "name": { "es": "Oficina del Comisionado de Seguros", "en": "Office of the Commissioner of Insurance" }, "acronym": "OCS", "aliases": [ "Oficina del Comisionado de Seguros", "Office of the Commissioner of Insurance", "OCS" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Es el regulador estatal de la industria de seguros: supervisa aseguradores y otros participantes, examina su situación financiera e investiga posibles violaciones a las reglas de seguros. Sus áreas atienden asuntos de propiedad, vida, salud y conducta de mercado. Es distinta de la compañía que emite una póliza y tramita el pago de una reclamación.", "en": "The state-level insurance regulator: it supervises insurers and other participants, examines their financial condition, and investigates possible violations of insurance rules. Its areas handle property, life, health, and market-conduct matters. It is distinct from the company that issues a policy and processes a claim payment." }, "legal": { "es": "El Código de Seguros, Ley 77-1957, establece el cargo y las facultades del comisionado. La Ley 133-2002 separó la oficina de Hacienda y dispuso que las partes incompatibles del Plan 3-1994 se entendieran enmendadas. El art. 2.010 vigente mantiene responsabilidad directa ante el gobernador: la antigua lista de componentes de Hacienda no describe esta relación actual.", "en": "The Insurance Code, Act 77-1957, establishes the commissioner’s office and powers. Act 133-2002 separated the office from Hacienda and deemed inconsistent portions of Plan 3-1994 amended. Current article 2.010 retains direct accountability to the governor: Hacienda’s old component list does not describe this present relationship." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9076650e6c7e", "s-f0acf132d713", "s-ddb9a4822dcd", "s-8855da01ea8d", "s-23cc5f797c7a", "s-7f80a57041bd", "s-4a1d0ce99167", "s-e70b9486f3a3", "s-e0454b0f3404", "s-282a94b16561", "s-2135829ff0db", "s-64380d599026" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado/a de Seguros", "en": "Commissioner of Insurance" }, "name": "Suzette Del Valle Lecároz", "sourceIds": [ "s-e70b9486f3a3", "s-2135829ff0db", "s-64380d599026" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "confirmedAt": "2025-11-03" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La dirección corresponde al comisionado, no a una junta corporativa. El art. 2.070 dispone un Comité Asesor de cinco miembros escogidos por el comisionado: propiedad, vida, salud y dos representantes del interés público, por el tiempo que este estime necesario. El Comité no tiene poderes administrativos ni directivos. Su integración actual no está verificada. Por separado, el comisionado ocupa un asiento en la Junta Financiera.", "en": "Leadership belongs to the commissioner rather than a corporate board. Article 2.070 provides a five-member Advisory Committee chosen by the commissioner: property, life, health, and two public-interest representatives, for as long as the commissioner considers necessary. The Committee has no administrative or management powers. Its current membership is unverified. Separately, the commissioner holds a seat on the Financial Board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f0acf132d713", "s-e0454b0f3404" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://ocs.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 74, "example": { "es": "Si cuestionas la tramitación de un reclamo bajo una póliza de propiedad, conserva el número de reclamación y las comunicaciones con el asegurador. El servicio oficial de investigaciones de OCS ofrece presentación en línea y formulario impreso. La solicitud permite explicar el problema, identificar al regulado y pedir un remedio; no determina de antemano si la póliza cubre el daño.", "en": "If you question the handling of a property-policy claim, keep the claim number and communications with the insurer. OCS’s official investigation service offers online filing and a printed form. The request lets you explain the problem, identify the regulated party, and ask for a remedy; it does not decide in advance whether the policy covers the loss." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Administra la autorización de aseguradores y la supervisión de participantes sujetos al Código. La autorización se relaciona con requisitos como capital, clases de seguro y elegibilidad; no equivale a recomendar una póliza particular al consumidor.", "Examina operaciones, cuentas, documentos y capital de aseguradores autorizados para fiscalizar su condición financiera. Puede aceptar un examen de otro regulador en los casos previstos en el Código; la cooperación no elimina sus responsabilidades propias.", "Investiga posibles incumplimientos, adjudica controversias sobre violaciones al Código o sus reglas y puede imponer sanciones administrativas. El formulario para consumidores distingue problemas de póliza, prima, venta y reclamación, y pide identificar a la persona o entidad que se desea investigar.", "Debe publicar reglas y comunicaciones normativas y rendir informes de la industria. También ordena una auditoría externa anual de los fondos de la oficina, disponible al público: fiscalizar aseguradores y rendir cuentas por sus propios fondos son deberes distintos." ], "en": [ "Administers insurer authorization and supervises participants subject to the Code. Authorization involves requirements such as capital, classes of insurance, and eligibility; it is not a recommendation of a particular policy to a consumer.", "Examines authorized insurers’ operations, accounts, records, and capital to supervise their financial condition. It may accept another regulator’s examination in circumstances provided by the Code; cooperation does not eliminate its own responsibilities.", "Investigates possible violations, adjudicates disputes about violations of the Code or its rules, and can impose administrative sanctions. Its consumer form distinguishes policy, premium, sales, and claim issues and asks whom the applicant wants investigated.", "Must publish rules and regulatory communications and report on the industry. It also orders an annual external audit of the office’s own funds, available to the public: supervising insurers and accounting for its own funds are different duties." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el regulador estatal de la industria de seguros: supervisa aseguradores y otros participantes, examina su situación financiera e investiga posibles violaciones a las reglas de seguros. Sus áreas atienden asuntos de propiedad, vida, salud y conducta de mercado. Es distinta de la compañía que emite una póliza y tramita el pago de una reclamación.", "en": "The state-level insurance regulator: it supervises insurers and other participants, examines their financial condition, and investigates possible violations of insurance rules. Its areas handle property, life, health, and market-conduct matters. It is distinct from the company that issues a policy and processes a claim payment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.030, 2.110", "en": "Arts. 2.030, 2.110" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.110", "en": "Art. 2.110" }, "fragment": "#page=15" }, { "sourceId": "s-ddb9a4822dcd", "locator": { "es": "Áreas de servicio", "en": "Service areas" } }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Secciones II–VI", "en": "Sections II–VI" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Administra la autorización de aseguradores y la supervisión de participantes sujetos al Código. La autorización se relaciona con requisitos como capital, clases de seguro y elegibilidad; no equivale a recomendar una póliza particular al consumidor.", "en": "Administers insurer authorization and supervises participants subject to the Code. Authorization involves requirements such as capital, classes of insurance, and eligibility; it is not a recommendation of a particular policy to a consumer." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.020–3.030", "en": "Arts. 3.020–3.030" }, "fragment": "#page=21" }, { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.030", "en": "Art. 3.030" }, "fragment": "#page=22" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Examina operaciones, cuentas, documentos y capital de aseguradores autorizados para fiscalizar su condición financiera. Puede aceptar un examen de otro regulador en los casos previstos en el Código; la cooperación no elimina sus responsabilidades propias.", "en": "Examines authorized insurers’ operations, accounts, records, and capital to supervise their financial condition. It may accept another regulator’s examination in circumstances provided by the Code; cooperation does not eliminate its own responsibilities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.110", "en": "Art. 2.110" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Investiga posibles incumplimientos, adjudica controversias sobre violaciones al Código o sus reglas y puede imponer sanciones administrativas. El formulario para consumidores distingue problemas de póliza, prima, venta y reclamación, y pide identificar a la persona o entidad que se desea investigar.", "en": "Investigates possible violations, adjudicates disputes about violations of the Code or its rules, and can impose administrative sanctions. Its consumer form distinguishes policy, premium, sales, and claim issues and asks whom the applicant wants investigated." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.030(12)–(17)", "en": "Art. 2.030(12)–(17)" }, "fragment": "#page=11" }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Secciones III, VI", "en": "Sections III, VI" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Sección VI", "en": "Section VI" }, "fragment": "#page=2" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Debe publicar reglas y comunicaciones normativas y rendir informes de la industria. También ordena una auditoría externa anual de los fondos de la oficina, disponible al público: fiscalizar aseguradores y rendir cuentas por sus propios fondos son deberes distintos.", "en": "Must publish rules and regulatory communications and report on the industry. It also orders an annual external audit of the office’s own funds, available to the public: supervising insurers and accounting for its own funds are different duties." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.040(2)–(3), (6)", "en": "Art. 2.040(2)–(3), (6)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Una solicitud de investigación a OCS no es la reclamación que se presenta al asegurador. El formulario pide indicar si se reclamó ante la compañía y adjuntar la póliza o declaraciones, comunicaciones y otros documentos pertinentes, o explicar por qué no se tienen. La decisión sobre un remedio requiere evaluar los hechos y la autoridad aplicable.", "en": "An investigation request to OCS is different from a claim submitted to an insurer. The form asks whether a claim was made to the company and requests the policy or declarations, communications, and other relevant documents, or an explanation of their absence. Deciding a remedy requires assessing the facts and applicable authority." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Secciones V, VIII; recordatorio de documentos", "en": "Sections V, VIII; document reminder" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Sección VIII; recordatorio", "en": "Section VIII; reminder" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "OCS regula seguros; OCIF supervisa otras actividades financieras dentro de sus leyes. Una controversia que involucre un banco o una cooperativa puede tener además un aspecto de seguros, por lo que importa identificar la póliza, el participante y la conducta cuestionada. El propio formulario de OCS distingue actuaciones de personas no reguladas por la oficina.", "en": "OCS regulates insurance; OCIF supervises other financial activities under its statutes. A dispute involving a bank or cooperative may also have an insurance aspect, so identify the policy, participant, and conduct at issue. OCS’s own form distinguishes actions by people or businesses it does not regulate." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Sección VI, nota 3", "en": "Section VI, note 3" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-23cc5f797c7a", "locator": { "es": "Exclusión del sector de seguros", "en": "Insurance-sector exclusion" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Si cuestionas la tramitación de un reclamo bajo una póliza de propiedad, conserva el número de reclamación y las comunicaciones con el asegurador. El servicio oficial de investigaciones de OCS ofrece presentación en línea y formulario impreso. La solicitud permite explicar el problema, identificar al regulado y pedir un remedio; no determina de antemano si la póliza cubre el daño.", "en": "If you question the handling of a property-policy claim, keep the claim number and communications with the insurer. OCS’s official investigation service offers online filing and a printed form. The request lets you explain the problem, identify the regulated party, and ask for a remedy; it does not decide in advance whether the policy covers the loss." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-7f80a57041bd", "locator": { "es": "Canales de presentación", "en": "Filing channels" } }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Secciones V–VIII; recordatorio", "en": "Sections V–VIII; reminder" }, "fragment": "#page=1" }, { "sourceId": "s-8855da01ea8d", "locator": { "es": "Sección VIII; recordatorio", "en": "Section VIII; reminder" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "El Código de Seguros, Ley 77-1957, establece el cargo y las facultades del comisionado. La Ley 133-2002 separó la oficina de Hacienda y dispuso que las partes incompatibles del Plan 3-1994 se entendieran enmendadas. El art. 2.010 vigente mantiene responsabilidad directa ante el gobernador: la antigua lista de componentes de Hacienda no describe esta relación actual.", "en": "The Insurance Code, Act 77-1957, establishes the commissioner’s office and powers. Act 133-2002 separated the office from Hacienda and deemed inconsistent portions of Plan 3-1994 amended. Current article 2.010 retains direct accountability to the governor: Hacienda’s old component list does not describe this present relationship." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.010", "en": "Art. 2.010" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-4a1d0ce99167", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 1; pp. impresas 538–539", "en": "Section 1; printed pp. 538–539" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-4a1d0ce99167", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 7; p. impresa 541", "en": "Section 7; printed p. 541" }, "fragment": "#page=3" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El gobernador nombra al comisionado con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. El registro senatorial consigna la presentación de Suzette Del Valle Lecároz el 15 de agosto de 2025 y la aprobación el 3 de noviembre de 2025; el informe de esa sesión también registra su confirmación. La carta normativa del 8 de mayo de 2026 está firmada por ella como comisionada. La fecha de presentación al Senado no equivale a la del nombramiento ejecutivo; esa fecha y un fin de término quedan sin verificar.", "en": "The governor appoints the commissioner with Senate advice and consent. The Senate register records Suzette Del Valle Lecároz’s nomination submission on August 15, 2025 and approval on November 3, 2025; the report of that session also records her confirmation. She signs the May 8, 2026 ruling letter as commissioner. Senate submission is different from executive appointment; the appointment date and a term end remain unverified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.010", "en": "Art. 2.010" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-e70b9486f3a3", "locator": { "es": "Firma de la comisionada", "en": "Commissioner’s signature" }, "fragment": "#page=2" }, { "sourceId": "s-2135829ff0db", "locator": { "es": "Fila del cargo; presentación, estatus y última acción", "en": "Office row; submission, status, and last action" } }, { "sourceId": "s-64380d599026", "locator": { "es": "Alto Cuerpo confirma nombramientos del Ejecutivo", "en": "Plenary confirmation of executive nominations" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La dirección corresponde al comisionado, no a una junta corporativa. El art. 2.070 dispone un Comité Asesor de cinco miembros escogidos por el comisionado: propiedad, vida, salud y dos representantes del interés público, por el tiempo que este estime necesario. El Comité no tiene poderes administrativos ni directivos. Su integración actual no está verificada. Por separado, el comisionado ocupa un asiento en la Junta Financiera.", "en": "Leadership belongs to the commissioner rather than a corporate board. Article 2.070 provides a five-member Advisory Committee chosen by the commissioner: property, life, health, and two public-interest representatives, for as long as the commissioner considers necessary. The Committee has no administrative or management powers. Its current membership is unverified. Separately, the commissioner holds a seat on the Financial Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.070", "en": "Art. 2.070" }, "fragment": "#page=14" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 8(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Solicitar una investigación", "en": "Request an investigation" }, "url": "https://www.ocs.pr.gov/solicitud-de-investigaciones", "sourceIds": [ "s-7f80a57041bd" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Formularios para consumidores", "en": "Consumer forms" }, "url": "https://www.ocs.pr.gov/consumidores/formularios-de-solicitud", "sourceIds": [ "s-282a94b16561" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Directorio de áreas y servicios", "en": "Directory of service areas" }, "url": "https://www.ocs.pr.gov/sobre-la-ocs/directorio", "sourceIds": [ "s-ddb9a4822dcd" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "La orden o resolución final debe advertir el derecho a solicitar reconsideración o revisión ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones, con los términos correspondientes. La investigación administrativa, una reconsideración y una revisión judicial son etapas distintas; la notificación concreta y el régimen aplicable importan para identificar la vía disponible.", "en": "A final order or decision must state the right to seek reconsideration or Court of Appeals review and the applicable time limits. An administrative investigation, reconsideration, and judicial review are different stages; the actual notice and governing regime matter when identifying the available route." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-f0acf132d713", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.220", "en": "Art. 2.220" }, "fragment": "#page=19" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "loteria-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "loteria-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Lotería de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Lottery" }, "acronym": "Lotería", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Lottery", "Lotería de Puerto Rico", "Lotería" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra programas de lotería autorizados por ley.", "en": "Administers lottery programs authorized by statute." }, "legal": { "es": "Legislación orgánica y disposiciones especiales; consultar las fuentes.", "en": "Lottery enabling laws" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-da04025ac0ff" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/loteria-tradicional-de-puerto-rico-2", "reportRow": 75 }, { "id": "junta-reglamentadora-de-servicio-publico", "slug": "junta-reglamentadora-de-servicio-publico", "name": { "es": "Junta Reglamentadora de Servicio Público", "en": "Public Service Regulatory Board" }, "acronym": "JRSP", "aliases": [ "Junta Reglamentadora de Servicio Público", "Public Service Regulatory Board", "JRSP" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "board", "status": "active", "topics": [ "utilities", "transport", "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la estructura común que reúne a los negociados de Energía, Telecomunicaciones y Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos, junto con la OIPC. Comparte gestión administrativa y tiene una facultad revisora delimitada por ley; los tres negociados conservan sus competencias sectoriales.", "en": "The shared structure for the Energy, Telecommunications, and Transportation and Other Public Services bureaus, together with OIPC. It provides common administration and a legally defined review function; the three bureaus retain their sector-specific powers." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 211-2018 ejecuta el Plan de Reorganización Núm. 8 de 2018 y define presupuesto, transferencia de poderes, dirección y revisión. Debe leerse junto con las leyes sectoriales 57-2014, 213-1996 y 109-1962, según enmendadas, y no como si hubiese eliminado sus competencias.", "en": "Act 211-2018 implements Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 2018 and defines budgets, transfer of powers, leadership, and review. Read it with sector statutes 57-2014, 213-1996, and 109-1962, as amended, rather than assuming it abolished their jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f4c694821ff6", "s-4093ae7dfd41", "s-37948718f17c", "s-403a34a331c7", "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-c00f835a4b0d", "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "s-5f49547c6dde", "s-db6be0b7c748" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia de la JRSP", "en": "JRSP Chair" }, "name": "Edison Avilés-Deliz", "sourceIds": [ "s-c00f835a4b0d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "La JRSP tiene tres miembros: Presidencia y dos asociados. Tras los términos iniciales escalonados de seis, tres y dos años, sus sucesores tienen términos de cuatro años; la remoción exige justa causa. La ley no asigna automáticamente los tres asientos a las presidencias de los negociados. Se identifica la Presidencia publicada, pero no se certifica una nómina completa, vacantes ni vencimientos individuales.", "en": "JRSP has three members: a chair and two associates. Following the initial staggered six-, three-, and two-year terms, successors serve four-year terms; removal requires just cause. The statute does not automatically assign all three seats to the bureau chairs. The published chair is identified, but a complete roster, vacancies, and individual term expirations are not certified." }, "members": [ { "name": "Edison Avilés-Deliz", "seat": { "es": "Presidencia publicada; fechas pendientes", "en": "Published chair; dates pending" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c00f835a4b0d" ], "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null } ], "sourceIds": [ "s-403a34a331c7", "s-c00f835a4b0d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://jrsp.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros/", "reportRow": 76, "example": { "es": "Una persona cuestiona una determinación final del NET. La ley permite, según el asunto y el procedimiento aplicable, elegir revisión ante la JRSP o ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones. Si acude a la JRSP, su cuerpo colegiado ejerce esa revisión; una decisión final del NEPR sigue una ruta distinta y no se revisa aquí.", "en": "Someone challenges a final NET determination. Depending on the subject and applicable procedure, the law permits review by JRSP or the Court of Appeals. If JRSP is chosen, its collegial board conducts the review; a final NEPR decision follows a different route and is not reviewed here." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Coordina presupuestos, equipo y recursos de los negociados, respetando su independencia operacional y funcional y las restricciones sobre los fondos. La sección 7 establece un tratamiento particular para el presupuesto de Energía; no convierte todos los fondos en una sola asignación de libre uso.", "Provee una estructura administrativa común. Los poderes sectoriales que antes ejercían las presidencias de las agencias reorganizadas recaen en las presidencias de sus respectivos negociados, y los servicios continúan prestándose por esos negociados.", "Puede revisar determinaciones finales del NET y del NTSP cuando la parte afectada elige ese foro, con las excepciones federales aplicables. La ley también permite acudir directamente al Tribunal de Apelaciones; la JRSP no es un paso obligatorio en todos esos casos.", "Da apoyo administrativo a la OIPC, que educa y representa consumidores con autonomía funcional. Compartir administración con los reguladores no autoriza a estos a dirigir la postura que la oficina adopta en defensa del consumidor." ], "en": [ "Coordinates bureau budgets, equipment, and resources while respecting their operational and functional independence and restrictions on funds. Section 7 treats the energy budget separately; it does not turn all funds into one unrestricted appropriation.", "Provides shared administration. Sector-specific powers formerly exercised by the heads of the reorganized agencies rest with the respective bureau chairs, and those bureaus continue to deliver their services.", "May review final NET and NTSP determinations when an affected party chooses that forum, subject to federal exceptions. The law also allows direct review in the Court of Appeals; JRSP is not a mandatory intermediate step in every such case.", "Provides administrative support to OIPC, which educates and represents consumers with functional autonomy. Sharing administration with regulators does not authorize them to direct the office’s consumer-advocacy position." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la estructura común que reúne a los negociados de Energía, Telecomunicaciones y Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos, junto con la OIPC. Comparte gestión administrativa y tiene una facultad revisora delimitada por ley; los tres negociados conservan sus competencias sectoriales.", "en": "The shared structure for the Energy, Telecommunications, and Transportation and Other Public Services bureaus, together with OIPC. It provides common administration and a legally defined review function; the three bureaus retain their sector-specific powers." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6–9A", "en": "Secs. 6–9A" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.40", "en": "Art. 6.40" }, "fragment": "#page=79" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Coordina presupuestos, equipo y recursos de los negociados, respetando su independencia operacional y funcional y las restricciones sobre los fondos. La sección 7 establece un tratamiento particular para el presupuesto de Energía; no convierte todos los fondos en una sola asignación de libre uso.", "en": "Coordinates bureau budgets, equipment, and resources while respecting their operational and functional independence and restrictions on funds. Section 7 treats the energy budget separately; it does not turn all funds into one unrestricted appropriation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 7", "en": "Sec. 7" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Provee una estructura administrativa común. Los poderes sectoriales que antes ejercían las presidencias de las agencias reorganizadas recaen en las presidencias de sus respectivos negociados, y los servicios continúan prestándose por esos negociados.", "en": "Provides shared administration. Sector-specific powers formerly exercised by the heads of the reorganized agencies rest with the respective bureau chairs, and those bureaus continue to deliver their services." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6, 8, 8A", "en": "Secs. 6, 8, 8A" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 8A", "en": "Sec. 8A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede revisar determinaciones finales del NET y del NTSP cuando la parte afectada elige ese foro, con las excepciones federales aplicables. La ley también permite acudir directamente al Tribunal de Apelaciones; la JRSP no es un paso obligatorio en todos esos casos.", "en": "May review final NET and NTSP determinations when an affected party chooses that forum, subject to federal exceptions. The law also allows direct review in the Court of Appeals; JRSP is not a mandatory intermediate step in every such case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 9–9A", "en": "Secs. 9–9A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Da apoyo administrativo a la OIPC, que educa y representa consumidores con autonomía funcional. Compartir administración con los reguladores no autoriza a estos a dirigir la postura que la oficina adopta en defensa del consumidor.", "en": "Provides administrative support to OIPC, which educates and represents consumers with functional autonomy. Sharing administration with regulators does not authorize them to direct the office’s consumer-advocacy position." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40–6.41", "en": "Arts. 6.40–6.41" }, "fragment": "#page=79" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)", "en": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=80" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "JRSP, NEPR y AEE son instituciones distintas. La JRSP reúne estructuras reguladoras; el NEPR regula el servicio eléctrico, incluida la AEE y las compañías certificadas. Una relación de regulación no equivale a propiedad ni operación de las plantas o redes.", "en": "JRSP, NEPR, and PREPA are distinct institutions. JRSP brings regulatory structures together; NEPR regulates electric service, including PREPA and certified companies. Regulation does not establish ownership or operation of plants or networks." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6, 8", "en": "Secs. 6, 8" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.4(b)(1)", "en": "Art. 6.4(b)(1)" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su facultad revisora no se extiende a decisiones finales del NEPR. La Ley 211 dispone que la revisión de esas decisiones se solicita al Tribunal de Apelaciones; la ley energética preserva las excepciones de jurisdicción federal.", "en": "Its review power does not extend to final NEPR decisions. Act 211 directs review of those decisions to the Court of Appeals; energy law preserves federal jurisdictional exceptions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 9", "en": "Sec. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.5(c)", "en": "Art. 6.5(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=41" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona cuestiona una determinación final del NET. La ley permite, según el asunto y el procedimiento aplicable, elegir revisión ante la JRSP o ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones. Si acude a la JRSP, su cuerpo colegiado ejerce esa revisión; una decisión final del NEPR sigue una ruta distinta y no se revisa aquí.", "en": "Someone challenges a final NET determination. Depending on the subject and applicable procedure, the law permits review by JRSP or the Court of Appeals. If JRSP is chosen, its collegial board conducts the review; a final NEPR decision follows a different route and is not reviewed here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 9–9A", "en": "Secs. 9–9A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 9", "en": "Sec. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=6" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 211-2018 ejecuta el Plan de Reorganización Núm. 8 de 2018 y define presupuesto, transferencia de poderes, dirección y revisión. Debe leerse junto con las leyes sectoriales 57-2014, 213-1996 y 109-1962, según enmendadas, y no como si hubiese eliminado sus competencias.", "en": "Act 211-2018 implements Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 2018 and defines budgets, transfer of powers, leadership, and review. Read it with sector statutes 57-2014, 213-1996, and 109-1962, as amended, rather than assuming it abolished their jurisdiction." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 2–9A; caps. II–IV", "en": "Secs. 2–9A; caps. II–IV" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6–8", "en": "Secs. 6–8" }, "fragment": "#page=4" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La Presidencia y dos miembros asociados son nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. La Presidencia nombra una Dirección Ejecutiva de confianza para asistir en la administración. El portal identifica a Edison Avilés-Deliz como presidente de JRSP y NEPR; las fechas de sus dos nombramientos y confirmaciones no se han conciliado aquí.", "en": "The governor appoints the chair and two associate members with Senate advice and consent. The chair appoints an executive director in a position of trust to assist with administration. The portal identifies Edison Avilés-Deliz as chair of JRSP and NEPR; the dates of his two appointments and confirmations have not been reconciled here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 8A–8B", "en": "Secs. 8A–8B" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-c00f835a4b0d", "locator": { "es": "Presidencia", "en": "Chair" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La JRSP tiene tres miembros: Presidencia y dos asociados. Tras los términos iniciales escalonados de seis, tres y dos años, sus sucesores tienen términos de cuatro años; la remoción exige justa causa. La ley no asigna automáticamente los tres asientos a las presidencias de los negociados. Se identifica la Presidencia publicada, pero no se certifica una nómina completa, vacantes ni vencimientos individuales.", "en": "JRSP has three members: a chair and two associates. Following the initial staggered six-, three-, and two-year terms, successors serve four-year terms; removal requires just cause. The statute does not automatically assign all three seats to the bureau chairs. The published chair is identified, but a complete roster, vacancies, and individual term expirations are not certified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 8B", "en": "Sec. 8B" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-c00f835a4b0d", "locator": { "es": "Presidencia publicada", "en": "Published chair" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones y Presidencia de la JRSP", "en": "JRSP responsibilities and chair" }, "url": "https://jrsp.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros/", "sourceIds": [ "s-c00f835a4b0d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Texto de la reorganización y revisión", "en": "Reorganization and review statute" }, "url": "https://bvirtualogp.pr.gov/ogp/Bvirtual/LeyesOrganicas/Pages/211-2018.pdf", "sourceIds": [ "s-403a34a331c7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Orientación independiente al consumidor", "en": "Independent consumer assistance" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/contacto/", "sourceIds": [ "s-db6be0b7c748" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "La JRSP no tiene una competencia universal sobre todo servicio público. Para identificar el foro hay que distinguir electricidad, telecomunicaciones, transporte y las excepciones que establecen sus respectivas leyes. Una misma estructura administrativa no hace intercambiables sus procedimientos.", "en": "JRSP does not have universal jurisdiction over every public service. Identifying the forum requires distinguishing electricity, telecommunications, transportation, and each statute’s exceptions. Shared administration does not make their procedures interchangeable." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6, 8–9", "en": "Secs. 6, 8–9" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.4", "en": "Art. 6.4" }, "fragment": "#page=39" }, { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 6", "en": "Cap. 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Regula a la AEE y a otras compañías de energía certificadas; no es la compañía que presta o factura el servicio.", "en": "Puerto Rico’s specialized electric-service regulator. It examines rates, planning, reliability, and disputes within its jurisdiction. It regulates PREPA and other certified energy companies; it is not the company providing or billing for service." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 57-2014, capítulo VI, según enmendada, organiza el regulador eléctrico y sus poderes. La Ley 211-2018 lo integra en la reorganización administrativa; las enmiendas posteriores incorporadas en la compilación deben leerse para su jurisdicción y procedimientos actuales. “Comisión de Energía” y “CEPR” aparecen en textos anteriores y en partes del estatuto; no designan otro regulador actual.", "en": "Act 57-2014, chapter VI, as amended, organizes the electricity regulator and its powers. Act 211-2018 integrates it into the administrative reorganization; consult the later amendments incorporated in the compilation for current jurisdiction and procedures. “Comisión de Energía” and “CEPR” appear in older texts and parts of the statute; they do not identify a separate current regulator." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d1ec8d1af57e", "s-336c83faa321", "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-403a34a331c7", "s-ed520a5c53e9", "s-5bb03a102c54", "s-4051c9bc07cf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia del Negociado de Energía", "en": "Energy Bureau Chair" }, "name": "Edison Avilés-Deliz", "sourceIds": [ "s-ed520a5c53e9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El cuerpo rector tiene cinco asientos, sin representantes ex officio de las compañías reguladas. Los sucesores tienen términos de seis años y existen reglas de continuidad hasta el nombramiento del sucesor y restricciones de intereses. El portal publica a Avilés-Deliz, Omar M. Rodríguez González, Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard, Sylvia B. Ugarte Araujo y Antonio Torres Miranda. La lista se conserva como nómina publicada; no prueba por sí sola las fechas de cada término ni certifica ausencia de vacantes posteriores.", "en": "The governing commission has five seats, with no ex officio representatives of regulated companies. Successors serve six-year terms, with holdover rules and restrictions on financial interests. The portal lists Avilés-Deliz, Omar M. Rodríguez González, Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard, Sylvia B. Ugarte Araujo, and Antonio Torres Miranda. This is recorded as the published roster; it does not by itself establish each term’s dates or certify the absence of later vacancies." }, "members": [ { "name": "Edison Avilés-Deliz", "seat": { "es": "Presidencia publicada", "en": "Published chair" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ed520a5c53e9" ], "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null }, { "name": "Omar M. Rodríguez González", "seat": { "es": "Comisionado/a asociado/a publicado/a", "en": "Published associate commissioner" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ed520a5c53e9" ], "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null }, { "name": "Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard", "seat": { "es": "Comisionado/a asociado/a publicado/a", "en": "Published associate commissioner" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ed520a5c53e9" ], "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null }, { "name": "Sylvia B. 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Esto no equivale a impugnar por esa vía la tarifa general vigente ni garantiza que se elimine el cargo.", "en": "A bill includes a charge the customer believes is wrong. First request an investigation from the billing company under the applicable procedure; review may then be sought before NEPR. OIPC can provide guidance and assess representation. This is different from challenging the general rate through that procedure and does not guarantee removal of the charge." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Aprueba, revisa y, cuando corresponde, modifica tarifas y cargos de servicio eléctrico. Un procedimiento sobre la tarifa general y la revisión de una factura individual tienen objetos distintos y requisitos propios.", "Revisa y aprueba planes de recursos energéticos y fiscaliza su cumplimiento. La planificación considera cómo atender la demanda de electricidad; no es una orden de reparación para una avería individual.", "Fiscaliza calidad, eficiencia y confiabilidad; establece estándares de interconexión y puede requerir información, realizar investigaciones e inspecciones y adoptar medidas para hacer cumplir la ley. La competencia incluye compañías certificadas, además de la AEE.", "Adjudica controversias sobre facturación, interconexión, contratos y cumplimiento energético según su competencia. Para revisar una factura, la ley exige primero agotar el procedimiento ante la compañía que la cobró." ], "en": [ "Approves, reviews, and where applicable modifies electric-service rates and charges. A general rate proceeding and review of an individual bill address different questions and have their own requirements.", "Reviews and approves energy-resource plans and monitors compliance. Planning addresses how electricity demand will be met; it is not a repair order for an individual outage.", "Monitors quality, efficiency, and reliability; sets interconnection standards and may require information, investigate, inspect, and enforce the law. Its jurisdiction covers certified companies as well as PREPA.", "Adjudicates billing, interconnection, contract, and energy-compliance disputes within its jurisdiction. For bill review, the law first requires exhausting the procedure before the company that issued the bill." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el regulador especializado del servicio eléctrico en Puerto Rico. Examina tarifas, planificación, confiabilidad y controversias dentro de su jurisdicción. Regula a la AEE y a otras compañías de energía certificadas; no es la compañía que presta o factura el servicio.", "en": "Puerto Rico’s specialized electric-service regulator. It examines rates, planning, reliability, and disputes within its jurisdiction. It regulates PREPA and other certified energy companies; it is not the company providing or billing for service." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.3–6.4", "en": "Arts. 6.3–6.4" }, "fragment": "#page=33" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.4", "en": "Art. 6.4" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Aprueba, revisa y, cuando corresponde, modifica tarifas y cargos de servicio eléctrico. Un procedimiento sobre la tarifa general y la revisión de una factura individual tienen objetos distintos y requisitos propios.", "en": "Approves, reviews, and where applicable modifies electric-service rates and charges. A general rate proceeding and review of an individual bill address different questions and have their own requirements." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.3(n), 6.4(a)(1)–(2), 6.27", "en": "Arts. 6.3(n), 6.4(a)(1)–(2), 6.27" }, "fragment": "#page=34" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.4", "en": "Art. 6.4" }, "fragment": "#page=39" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.27", "en": "Art. 6.27" }, "fragment": "#page=67" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Revisa y aprueba planes de recursos energéticos y fiscaliza su cumplimiento. La planificación considera cómo atender la demanda de electricidad; no es una orden de reparación para una avería individual.", "en": "Reviews and approves energy-resource plans and monitors compliance. Planning addresses how electricity demand will be met; it is not a repair order for an individual outage." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.3(k); art. 6.23", "en": "Art. 6.3(k); art. 6.23" }, "fragment": "#page=34" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.23", "en": "Art. 6.23" }, "fragment": "#page=53" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Fiscaliza calidad, eficiencia y confiabilidad; establece estándares de interconexión y puede requerir información, realizar investigaciones e inspecciones y adoptar medidas para hacer cumplir la ley. La competencia incluye compañías certificadas, además de la AEE.", "en": "Monitors quality, efficiency, and reliability; sets interconnection standards and may require information, investigate, inspect, and enforce the law. Its jurisdiction covers certified companies as well as PREPA." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.3(d), (s), (w), (bb)", "en": "Art. 6.3(d), (s), (w), (bb)" }, "fragment": "#page=33" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.3(s), (w)", "en": "Art. 6.3(s), (w)" }, "fragment": "#page=35" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.3(bb)", "en": "Art. 6.3(bb)" }, "fragment": "#page=36" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Adjudica controversias sobre facturación, interconexión, contratos y cumplimiento energético según su competencia. Para revisar una factura, la ley exige primero agotar el procedimiento ante la compañía que la cobró.", "en": "Adjudicates billing, interconnection, contract, and energy-compliance disputes within its jurisdiction. For bill review, the law first requires exhausting the procedure before the company that issued the bill." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.4(a), 6.27(a)", "en": "Arts. 6.4(a), 6.27(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=39" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.27(a)", "en": "Art. 6.27(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=67" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "El NEPR está integrado en la estructura de la JRSP con independencia operacional y funcional. La JRSP no revisa sus determinaciones finales; la revisión judicial corresponde al Tribunal de Apelaciones, con las excepciones federales de ley.", "en": "NEPR is part of JRSP’s structure with operational and functional independence. JRSP does not review its final determinations; judicial review belongs to the Court of Appeals, subject to statutory federal exceptions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 7, 9", "en": "Secs. 7, 9" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 9", "en": "Sec. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.5(c)", "en": "Art. 6.5(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=41" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La OIPC puede defender los intereses de consumidores ante el NEPR. Es una oficina distinta e independiente del regulador y de las compañías reguladas: representar a una parte y decidir la controversia son funciones diferentes.", "en": "OIPC may advocate for consumers before NEPR. It is a separate office independent of the regulator and regulated companies: representing a party and deciding the dispute are different responsibilities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)", "en": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=80" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42", "en": "Art. 6.42" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una factura incluye un cargo que el cliente considera erróneo. Primero se solicita investigación a la compañía que emitió la factura, siguiendo el procedimiento aplicable; luego puede solicitarse revisión ante el NEPR. La OIPC puede orientar y evaluar representación. Esto no equivale a impugnar por esa vía la tarifa general vigente ni garantiza que se elimine el cargo.", "en": "A bill includes a charge the customer believes is wrong. First request an investigation from the billing company under the applicable procedure; review may then be sought before NEPR. OIPC can provide guidance and assess representation. This is different from challenging the general rate through that procedure and does not guarantee removal of the charge." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.27(a)", "en": "Art. 6.27(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=67" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.27(a)(4)–(5)", "en": "Art. 6.27(a)(4)–(5)" }, "fragment": "#page=68" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 57-2014, capítulo VI, según enmendada, organiza el regulador eléctrico y sus poderes. La Ley 211-2018 lo integra en la reorganización administrativa; las enmiendas posteriores incorporadas en la compilación deben leerse para su jurisdicción y procedimientos actuales. “Comisión de Energía” y “CEPR” aparecen en textos anteriores y en partes del estatuto; no designan otro regulador actual.", "en": "Act 57-2014, chapter VI, as amended, organizes the electricity regulator and its powers. Act 211-2018 integrates it into the administrative reorganization; consult the later amendments incorporated in the compilation for current jurisdiction and procedures. “Comisión de Energía” and “CEPR” appear in older texts and parts of the statute; they do not identify a separate current regulator." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Cap. VI, arts. 6.3–6.6", "en": "Cap. 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The chair and collegial commission have different statutory responsibilities; individual appointment, confirmation, and expiration dates are not certified in this review." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.5–6.7, 6.9", "en": "Arts. 6.5–6.7, 6.9" }, "fragment": "#page=40" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.7–6.9", "en": "Arts. 6.7–6.9" }, "fragment": "#page=43" }, { "sourceId": "s-ed520a5c53e9", "locator": { "es": "Lista de comisionados", "en": "Commissioner list" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El cuerpo rector tiene cinco asientos, sin representantes ex officio de las compañías reguladas. Los sucesores tienen términos de seis años y existen reglas de continuidad hasta el nombramiento del sucesor y restricciones de intereses. El portal publica a Avilés-Deliz, Omar M. Rodríguez González, Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard, Sylvia B. Ugarte Araujo y Antonio Torres Miranda. La lista se conserva como nómina publicada; no prueba por sí sola las fechas de cada término ni certifica ausencia de vacantes posteriores.", "en": "The governing commission has five seats, with no ex officio representatives of regulated companies. Successors serve six-year terms, with holdover rules and restrictions on financial interests. The portal lists Avilés-Deliz, Omar M. Rodríguez González, Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard, Sylvia B. Ugarte Araujo, and Antonio Torres Miranda. This is recorded as the published roster; it does not by itself establish each term’s dates or certify the absence of later vacancies." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.5–6.6", "en": "Arts. 6.5–6.6" }, "fragment": "#page=40" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.6(e)", "en": "Art. 6.6(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=42" }, { "sourceId": "s-ed520a5c53e9", "locator": { "es": "Lista de comisionados", "en": "Commissioner list" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Órdenes, resoluciones y expedientes", "en": "Orders, resolutions, and dockets" }, "url": "https://energia.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-336c83faa321" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Funciones del regulador", "en": "Regulator responsibilities" }, "url": "https://energia.pr.gov/sobre-la-comision/", "sourceIds": [ "s-5bb03a102c54" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Orientación de la OIPC sobre procesos de energía", "en": "OIPC guidance on energy proceedings" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/energia/procesos-ante-el-negociado-de-energia-de-puerto-rico/", "sourceIds": [ "s-4051c9bc07cf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "negociado-de-telecomunicaciones-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "negociado-de-telecomunicaciones-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau" }, "acronym": "NET", "aliases": [ "Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico", "Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau", "NET", "Junta Reglamentadora de Telecomunicaciones", "JRT", "JRTPR", "Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "utilities" ], "summary": { "es": "Es el regulador estatal de telecomunicaciones y de los asuntos de televisión por cable y satélite que la ley le asigna. Atiende cumplimiento, competencia y reclamaciones de usuarios dentro de su jurisdicción. Forma parte de la JRSP; su autoridad coexiste con competencias federales y no abarca todo asunto de comunicaciones.", "en": "The state-level regulator for telecommunications and the cable and satellite television matters assigned by law. It handles compliance, competition, and consumer claims within its jurisdiction. It belongs to JRSP; its authority coexists with federal powers and does not cover every communications matter." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 213-1996, según enmendada, establece organización, jurisdicción y poderes. La Ley 211-2018 reorganiza la antigua junta como NET y regula la revisión. Aunque el portal conserva una referencia a la antigua Ley 170 de procedimiento administrativo, el texto compilado de la Ley 213 remite a la Ley 38-2017.", "en": "Act 213-1996, as amended, establishes organization, jurisdiction, and powers. Act 211-2018 reorganizes the former board as NET and governs review. Although the portal retains a reference to former administrative-procedure Act 170, the compiled Act 213 refers to Act 38-2017." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-bce74cb6361b", "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "s-ba5a3d02c828", "s-d82c70fa1e54", "s-403a34a331c7", "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-0c8577b6fa67", "s-ed520a5c53e9", "s-1c049772fa35", "s-0eefb6426fd1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado/a presidente del NET", "en": "NET Chair" }, "name": "Osvaldo Soto García", "sourceIds": [ "s-0c8577b6fa67" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El cuerpo tiene tres asientos y las decisiones se toman por mayoría; dos miembros constituyen quórum. Tras los términos iniciales escalonados, los sucesores sirven seis años, con continuidad hasta que tome posesión un sucesor. La nómina publicada requiere conciliación: NET y NEPR listan a Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard como asociado. Aquí se identifica la Presidencia publicada y se deja pendiente la composición completa, sin deducir que existe una doble designación ni una vacante.", "en": "The body has three seats and decides by majority; two members constitute a quorum. After the initial staggered terms, successors serve six years, with holdover until a successor takes office. The published roster needs reconciliation: both NET and NEPR list Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard as an associate. This profile identifies the published chair and leaves the full composition pending, without inferring a dual appointment or a vacancy." }, "members": [ { "name": "Osvaldo Soto García", "seat": { "es": "Presidencia publicada; fechas pendientes", "en": "Published chair; dates pending" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ba5a3d02c828" ], "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null } ], "sourceIds": [ "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "s-ba5a3d02c828", "s-ed520a5c53e9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://net.jrsp.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 78, "example": { "es": "Una persona disputa cargos de telefonía. Presenta primero su reclamo a la compañía y conserva la respuesta y la evidencia de sus gestiones. Si el asunto no se resuelve, puede consultar el procedimiento y formulario de revisión del NET, o pedir orientación a la OIPC. El NET evalúa su jurisdicción y el reclamo; la OIPC cumple una función de asistencia y posible representación.", "en": "Someone disputes telephone charges. They first bring the claim to the company and keep its response and evidence of their efforts. If unresolved, they can consult NET’s review procedure and form, or seek OIPC guidance. NET assesses jurisdiction and the claim; OIPC provides assistance and may provide representation." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Administra la Ley de Telecomunicaciones y adopta reglas, órdenes y procedimientos para hacerla cumplir. Puede investigar, requerir información, celebrar vistas e imponer medidas administrativas dentro de su autoridad.", "Examina solicitudes de certificación de proveedores y supervisa las obligaciones establecidas para la prestación de servicios. Promover competencia y condiciones de acceso es una función reguladora; el NET no vende planes de telefonía.", "Recibe solicitudes de revisión de reclamaciones que el usuario haya presentado primero a su compañía. Su página de querellas explica los requisitos, el formulario y las vías de radicación; el trámite aplicable depende de la reclamación y la respuesta recibida.", "Supervisa derechos del consumidor y asuntos de servicio de telecomunicaciones bajo su competencia, sujeto a las normas federales. La Ley 213 reconoce expresamente límites cuando la ley o los reglamentos federales ocupan el campo, especialmente en materias de la FCC." ], "en": [ "Administers the Telecommunications Act and adopts rules, orders, and procedures to enforce it. It may investigate, require information, hold hearings, and impose administrative measures within its authority.", "Examines provider certification applications and supervises statutory service obligations. Promoting competition and access is a regulatory function; NET does not sell telephone plans.", "Receives review requests after a customer first brings a claim to the service company. Its complaints page explains requirements, the form, and filing channels; the applicable procedure depends on the claim and response received.", "Supervises consumer rights and telecommunications service matters within its jurisdiction, subject to federal rules. Act 213 expressly recognizes limits where federal statutes or regulations preempt the field, particularly in FCC matters." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el regulador estatal de telecomunicaciones y de los asuntos de televisión por cable y satélite que la ley le asigna. Atiende cumplimiento, competencia y reclamaciones de usuarios dentro de su jurisdicción. Forma parte de la JRSP; su autoridad coexiste con competencias federales y no abarca todo asunto de comunicaciones.", "en": "The state-level regulator for telecommunications and the cable and satellite television matters assigned by law. It handles compliance, competition, and consumer claims within its jurisdiction. It belongs to JRSP; its authority coexists with federal powers and does not cover every communications matter." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, arts. 1–2, 6–7", "en": "Cap. II, arts. 1–2, 6–7" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 6", "en": "Cap. II, art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-ba5a3d02c828", "locator": { "es": "Misión y funciones", "en": "Mission and responsibilities" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Administra la Ley de Telecomunicaciones y adopta reglas, órdenes y procedimientos para hacerla cumplir. Puede investigar, requerir información, celebrar vistas e imponer medidas administrativas dentro de su autoridad.", "en": "Administers the Telecommunications Act and adopts rules, orders, and procedures to enforce it. It may investigate, require information, hold hearings, and impose administrative measures within its authority." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 7", "en": "Cap. II, art. 7" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 7(b)", "en": "Cap. II, art. 7(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=11" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Examina solicitudes de certificación de proveedores y supervisa las obligaciones establecidas para la prestación de servicios. Promover competencia y condiciones de acceso es una función reguladora; el NET no vende planes de telefonía.", "en": "Examines provider certification applications and supervises statutory service obligations. Promoting competition and access is a regulatory function; NET does not sell telephone plans." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. III, arts. 1–2", "en": "Cap. 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Its complaints page explains requirements, the form, and filing channels; the applicable procedure depends on the claim and response received." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d82c70fa1e54", "locator": { "es": "Proceso para radicar una querella", "en": "Complaint filing process" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Supervisa derechos del consumidor y asuntos de servicio de telecomunicaciones bajo su competencia, sujeto a las normas federales. La Ley 213 reconoce expresamente límites cuando la ley o los reglamentos federales ocupan el campo, especialmente en materias de la FCC.", "en": "Supervises consumer rights and telecommunications service matters within its jurisdiction, subject to federal rules. Act 213 expressly recognizes limits where federal statutes or regulations preempt the field, particularly in FCC matters." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 6", "en": "Cap. 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A final NET determination may be reviewed by JRSP or the Court of Appeals, subject to federal exceptions; shared administration does not erase that distinction." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(c)–(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(c)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 9–9A", "en": "Secs. 9–9A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una persona disputa cargos de telefonía. Presenta primero su reclamo a la compañía y conserva la respuesta y la evidencia de sus gestiones. Si el asunto no se resuelve, puede consultar el procedimiento y formulario de revisión del NET, o pedir orientación a la OIPC. El NET evalúa su jurisdicción y el reclamo; la OIPC cumple una función de asistencia y posible representación.", "en": "Someone disputes telephone charges. They first bring the claim to the company and keep its response and evidence of their efforts. If unresolved, they can consult NET’s review procedure and form, or seek OIPC guidance. NET assesses jurisdiction and the claim; OIPC provides assistance and may provide representation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d82c70fa1e54", "locator": { "es": "Proceso para radicar una querella", "en": "Complaint filing process" } }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 213-1996, según enmendada, establece organización, jurisdicción y poderes. La Ley 211-2018 reorganiza la antigua junta como NET y regula la revisión. Aunque el portal conserva una referencia a la antigua Ley 170 de procedimiento administrativo, el texto compilado de la Ley 213 remite a la Ley 38-2017.", "en": "Act 213-1996, as amended, establishes organization, jurisdiction, and powers. Act 211-2018 reorganizes the former board as NET and governs review. Although the portal retains a reference to former administrative-procedure Act 170, the compiled Act 213 refers to Act 38-2017." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, arts. 1–2, 7(a)", "en": "Cap. II, arts. 1–2, 7(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, art. 7(a)", "en": "Cap. II, art. 7(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 9, 46–50", "en": "Secs. 9, 46–50" }, "fragment": "#page=5" }, { "sourceId": "s-ba5a3d02c828", "locator": { "es": "Sobre el Negociado", "en": "About the Bureau" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El gobernador nombra la Presidencia y dos comisionados asociados con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. El portal identifica a Osvaldo Soto García como comisionado presidente. Las fechas de su nombramiento, confirmación y término no se han verificado por separado.", "en": "The governor appoints the chair and two associate commissioners with Senate advice and consent. The portal identifies Osvaldo Soto García as chair. His appointment, confirmation, and term dates have not been separately verified." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, arts. 2–4", "en": "Cap. II, arts. 2–4" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-ba5a3d02c828", "locator": { "es": "Miembros del Negociado", "en": "Bureau members" } }, { "sourceId": "s-0c8577b6fa67", "locator": { "es": "Presidencia y certificación; resolución del 4 de febrero de 2026", "en": "Chair and certification; February 4, 2026 resolution" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El cuerpo tiene tres asientos y las decisiones se toman por mayoría; dos miembros constituyen quórum. Tras los términos iniciales escalonados, los sucesores sirven seis años, con continuidad hasta que tome posesión un sucesor. La nómina publicada requiere conciliación: NET y NEPR listan a Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard como asociado. Aquí se identifica la Presidencia publicada y se deja pendiente la composición completa, sin deducir que existe una doble designación ni una vacante.", "en": "The body has three seats and decides by majority; two members constitute a quorum. After the initial staggered terms, successors serve six years, with holdover until a successor takes office. The published roster needs reconciliation: both NET and NEPR list Ferdinand A. Ramos Soegaard as an associate. This profile identifies the published chair and leaves the full composition pending, without inferring a dual appointment or a vacancy." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-d7033ba5b0d0", "locator": { "es": "Cap. II, arts. 2–3", "en": "Cap. 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Otorga autorizaciones, fiscaliza y atiende procedimientos; no es el operador de todas las guaguas ni la oficina general de licencias de conducir.", "en": "Regulates carriers and other services covered by the Public Service Act, including liquefied-gas and ambulance activities within its jurisdiction. It issues authorizations, monitors compliance, and handles proceedings; it does not operate all buses or serve as the general driver-licensing office." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 109 de 28 de junio de 1962, según enmendada, es su Ley de Servicio Público. La Ley 211-2018 reorganiza la anterior Comisión de Servicio Público como NTSP y establece la revisión de sus determinaciones. “CSP” es una referencia histórica de este regulador, no un nombre alterno de DTOP.", "en": "Act 109 of June 28, 1962, as amended, is its Public Service Act. Act 211-2018 reorganizes the former Public Service Commission as NTSP and establishes review of its determinations. “CSP” is a historical reference to this regulator, not another name for DTOP." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-7e234958d956", "s-5f49547c6dde", "s-15e34d0772dc", "s-16df11671783", "s-403a34a331c7", "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-9dba88bbf268", "s-c18ac617134a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia interina según resolución del 17 de septiembre de 2026", "en": "Acting Chair under the September 17, 2026 resolution" }, "name": "Ángel M. Cruz Nolasco", "sourceIds": [ "s-9dba88bbf268" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "appointedAt": "2026-09-17" }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "El cuerpo legal tiene tres comisionados: un ingeniero profesional, un abogado y otro profesional con la preparación o experiencia de transporte que exige el artículo 5. Los sucesores sirven seis años, con reglas de continuidad y sustitución; dos miembros constituyen quórum. La resolución de septiembre identifica a Cruz Nolasco y Sánchez Torres actuando como pleno tras la renuncia. No se ha verificado aquí un sucesor posterior, una nómina completa actual ni los términos individuales.", "en": "The statutory body has three commissioners: a professional engineer, an attorney, and another professional meeting article 5’s education or transportation-experience requirement. Successors serve six years, with holdover and substitution rules; two members constitute a quorum. The September resolution identifies Cruz Nolasco and Sánchez Torres acting as the plenary body after the resignation. A later successor, a complete current roster, and individual terms have not been verified here." }, "members": [ { "name": "Ángel M. 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Para una licencia ordinaria de conducir, corresponde consultar los servicios al conductor de DTOP/CESCO, no solicitar una franquicia al NTSP.", "en": "A user wants to report a regulated carrier’s conduct or request a remedy. They consult the official report or complaint category and assemble the required facts and documents. OIPC can provide guidance. For an ordinary driver’s license, consult DTOP/CESCO driver services rather than applying for an NTSP franchise." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Otorga autorizaciones y reglamenta transportistas públicos, porteadores por contrato y transporte comercial dentro de los alcances y excepciones de ley. Una franquicia de transporte y una licencia personal de conducir son trámites de autoridades y propósitos diferentes.", "Inspecciona, investiga e interviene para hacer cumplir su ley, reglamentos y órdenes. La competencia sobre ambulancias incluye la actividad y autorizaciones reguladas; no sustituye el licenciamiento profesional del personal de salud.", "Evalúa tarifas nuevas o modificaciones de servicios bajo su competencia, con aviso y oportunidad de participación para las partes afectadas. Su nombre no significa que apruebe toda tarifa de cualquier corporación pública: la ley dispone excepciones y remite a los estatutos de esas entidades.", "Recibe denuncias y querellas sobre actividades reguladas. La orientación oficial distingue la denuncia de una infracción de la querella que solicita un remedio; los requisitos y la evidencia dependen de la gestión." ], "en": [ "Issues authorizations and regulates public carriers, contract carriers, and commercial transportation within statutory limits and exceptions. A transportation franchise and a personal driver’s license are procedures with different authorities and purposes.", "Inspects, investigates, and intervenes to enforce its statute, regulations, and orders. Its ambulance jurisdiction covers regulated activities and authorizations; it does not replace health professionals’ licensing.", "Evaluates new or changed rates for services under its jurisdiction, with notice and an opportunity for affected parties to participate. Its name does not mean it approves every public corporation’s rates: the statute establishes exceptions and refers to those entities’ enabling laws.", "Receives reports and complaints concerning regulated activities. Official guidance distinguishes reporting a violation from a complaint seeking a remedy; requirements and evidence depend on the filing." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el regulador de transportistas y de otros servicios sujetos a la Ley de Servicio Público, como actividades de gas licuado y ambulancias dentro de su jurisdicción. Otorga autorizaciones, fiscaliza y atiende procedimientos; no es el operador de todas las guaguas ni la oficina general de licencias de conducir.", "en": "Regulates carriers and other services covered by the Public Service Act, including liquefied-gas and ambulance activities within its jurisdiction. It issues authorizations, monitors compliance, and handles proceedings; it does not operate all buses or serve as the general driver-licensing office." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2, 14", "en": "Arts. 2, 14" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 14", "en": "Art. 14" }, "fragment": "#page=13" }, { "sourceId": "s-15e34d0772dc", "locator": { "es": "Funciones y procesos", "en": "Responsibilities and proceedings" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Otorga autorizaciones y reglamenta transportistas públicos, porteadores por contrato y transporte comercial dentro de los alcances y excepciones de ley. Una franquicia de transporte y una licencia personal de conducir son trámites de autoridades y propósitos diferentes.", "en": "Issues authorizations and regulates public carriers, contract carriers, and commercial transportation within statutory limits and exceptions. A transportation franchise and a personal driver’s license are procedures with different authorities and purposes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2, 14(a)", "en": "Arts. 2, 14(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=3" }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 14(a)", "en": "Art. 14(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=13" }, { "sourceId": "s-c18ac617134a", "locator": { "es": "Servicios al conductor; CESCO", "en": "Driver services; CESCO" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Inspecciona, investiga e interviene para hacer cumplir su ley, reglamentos y órdenes. La competencia sobre ambulancias incluye la actividad y autorizaciones reguladas; no sustituye el licenciamiento profesional del personal de salud.", "en": "Inspects, investigates, and intervenes to enforce its statute, regulations, and orders. Its ambulance jurisdiction covers regulated activities and authorizations; it does not replace health professionals’ licensing." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 10, 14", "en": "Arts. 10, 14" }, "fragment": "#page=12" }, { "sourceId": "s-16df11671783", "locator": { "es": "Listado de inspectores de ambulancias", "en": "Ambulance inspector list" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Evalúa tarifas nuevas o modificaciones de servicios bajo su competencia, con aviso y oportunidad de participación para las partes afectadas. Su nombre no significa que apruebe toda tarifa de cualquier corporación pública: la ley dispone excepciones y remite a los estatutos de esas entidades.", "en": "Evaluates new or changed rates for services under its jurisdiction, with notice and an opportunity for affected parties to participate. Its name does not mean it approves every public corporation’s rates: the statute establishes exceptions and refers to those entities’ enabling laws." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3, 16", "en": "Arts. 3, 16" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 16", "en": "Art. 16" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Recibe denuncias y querellas sobre actividades reguladas. La orientación oficial distingue la denuncia de una infracción de la querella que solicita un remedio; los requisitos y la evidencia dependen de la gestión.", "en": "Receives reports and complaints concerning regulated activities. Official guidance distinguishes reporting a violation from a complaint seeking a remedy; requirements and evidence depend on the filing." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-15e34d0772dc", "locator": { "es": "Denuncias y querellas; requisitos", "en": "Reports and complaints; requirements" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "El NTSP integra la JRSP, no el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas. La coordinación que su ley requiere con DTOP para asuntos como terminales y planes de transportación no crea una adscripción administrativa a ese departamento.", "en": "NTSP belongs to JRSP, rather than the Department of Transportation and Public Works. Statutory coordination with DTOP on matters such as terminals and transportation plans does not establish administrative attachment to that department." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 6, 8", "en": "Secs. 6, 8" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 14(a)", "en": "Art. 14(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=13" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "La OIPC puede orientar y representar consumidores ante el NTSP, pero el Negociado decide el procedimiento bajo su jurisdicción. Las determinaciones finales pueden revisarse ante la JRSP o el Tribunal de Apelaciones, según la ley y las excepciones federales.", "en": "OIPC may advise and represent consumers before NTSP, but the Bureau decides proceedings within its jurisdiction. Final determinations may be reviewed by JRSP or the Court of Appeals under the statute and federal exceptions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(c)–(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(c)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 9–9A", "en": "Secs. 9–9A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Un usuario quiere denunciar la actuación de un transportista regulado o solicitar un remedio. Consulta la categoría de denuncia o querella del portal oficial y reúne los hechos y documentos exigidos. Puede pedir orientación a la OIPC. Para una licencia ordinaria de conducir, corresponde consultar los servicios al conductor de DTOP/CESCO, no solicitar una franquicia al NTSP.", "en": "A user wants to report a regulated carrier’s conduct or request a remedy. They consult the official report or complaint category and assemble the required facts and documents. OIPC can provide guidance. For an ordinary driver’s license, consult DTOP/CESCO driver services rather than applying for an NTSP franchise." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-15e34d0772dc", "locator": { "es": "Presentación y requisitos", "en": "Filing and requirements" } }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 14(a)", "en": "Art. 14(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=13" }, { "sourceId": "s-c18ac617134a", "locator": { "es": "Servicios al conductor; CESCO", "en": "Driver services; CESCO" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 109 de 28 de junio de 1962, según enmendada, es su Ley de Servicio Público. La Ley 211-2018 reorganiza la anterior Comisión de Servicio Público como NTSP y establece la revisión de sus determinaciones. “CSP” es una referencia histórica de este regulador, no un nombre alterno de DTOP.", "en": "Act 109 of June 28, 1962, as amended, is its Public Service Act. Act 211-2018 reorganizes the former Public Service Commission as NTSP and establishes review of its determinations. “CSP” is a historical reference to this regulator, not another name for DTOP." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4–5", "en": "Arts. 4–5" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 8–12", "en": "Secs. 8–12" }, "fragment": "#page=4" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 9", "en": "Sec. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La ley dispone una Presidencia y dos asociados nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. La Resolución del Pleno 2026-001 documenta la renuncia de Jaime A. Lafuente González, efectiva al finalizar el 16 de septiembre de 2026, y la designación de Ángel M. Cruz Nolasco como presidente interino el día 17, con Arkel Sánchez Torres como sustituto en su ausencia. Esta designación interina no es una confirmación senatorial a un nuevo término.", "en": "The law provides a chair and two associates appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent. Plenary Resolution 2026-001 records Jaime A. Lafuente González’s resignation effective at the end of September 16, 2026, and Ángel M. Cruz Nolasco’s designation as acting chair on September 17, with Arkel Sánchez Torres substituting in his absence. This acting designation is not Senate confirmation to a new term." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5", "en": "Art. 5" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-9dba88bbf268", "locator": { "es": "Resolución y orden del 17 de septiembre de 2026", "en": "Resolution and order of September 17, 2026" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El cuerpo legal tiene tres comisionados: un ingeniero profesional, un abogado y otro profesional con la preparación o experiencia de transporte que exige el artículo 5. Los sucesores sirven seis años, con reglas de continuidad y sustitución; dos miembros constituyen quórum. La resolución de septiembre identifica a Cruz Nolasco y Sánchez Torres actuando como pleno tras la renuncia. No se ha verificado aquí un sucesor posterior, una nómina completa actual ni los términos individuales.", "en": "The statutory body has three commissioners: a professional engineer, an attorney, and another professional meeting article 5’s education or transportation-experience requirement. Successors serve six years, with holdover and substitution rules; two members constitute a quorum. The September resolution identifies Cruz Nolasco and Sánchez Torres acting as the plenary body after the resignation. A later successor, a complete current roster, and individual terms have not been verified here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5–6", "en": "Arts. 5–6" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-5f49547c6dde", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6", "en": "Art. 6" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-9dba88bbf268", "locator": { "es": "Pleno y designación interina", "en": "Plenary body and acting designation" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Reglamentos, formularios y acceso a NTSP Digital", "en": "Regulations, forms, and NTSP Digital access" }, "url": "https://ntsp.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-16df11671783" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Guía de denuncias y querellas de la OIPC", "en": "OIPC report and complaint guide" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/transporte/procesos-ante-el-negociado-de-transporte-y-otros-servicios-publicos/", "sourceIds": [ "s-15e34d0772dc" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Resolución de Presidencia interina de septiembre de 2026", "en": "September 2026 acting-chair resolution" }, "url": "https://ntsp.pr.gov/Resolucin%20del%20Pleno%202026/2026-001%20-%20Resoluci%C3%B3n%20del%20Pleno%20-%20Renuncia%20del%20Comisionado%20Presidente%20Jaime%20A.%20Lafuente%20Gonz%C3%A1lez.pdf", "sourceIds": [ "s-9dba88bbf268" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [ { "text": { "es": "La designación interina es un hecho fechado, no una certificación de que no hubo actuaciones posteriores. La identidad y las fechas de un eventual nombramiento y confirmación posteriores quedan pendientes. No se presenta la renuncia de septiembre como prueba de una vacante que necesariamente continúe hoy.", "en": "The acting designation is a dated fact, not certification that no later action occurred. The identity and dates of any subsequent appointment and confirmation remain pending. The September resignation is not presented as proof of a vacancy necessarily continuing today." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9dba88bbf268", "locator": { "es": "Resolución y orden; certificación", "en": "Resolution and order; certification" }, "fragment": "#page=1" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ] } }, { "id": "negociado-de-la-policia-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "negociado-de-la-policia-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Police Bureau" }, "acronym": "NPPR", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Police Bureau", "Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico", "NPPR" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "historical", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Fue el componente policial del Departamento de Seguridad Pública. La Ley 83-2025 sustituyó esta estructura por la Policía de Puerto Rico autónoma.", "en": "Was the police component of the Department of Public Safety. Act 83-2025 replaced this structure with the autonomous Puerto Rico Police." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017; estructura sustituida por la Ley 83-2025.", "en": "Act 20-2017; structure superseded by Act 83-2025." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d17525dfa45d", "s-0b83d1e4d0c5" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección de la institución", "en": "Institution leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-de-agencias/negociado-de-la-policia-de-puerto-rico-e", "reportRow": 80 }, { "id": "negociado-del-cuerpo-de-bomberos-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "negociado-del-cuerpo-de-bomberos-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Fire Bureau" }, "acronym": "NCBPR", "aliases": [ "Puerto Rico Fire Bureau", "Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Rico", "NCBPR" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Previene y combate incendios y realiza labores de rescate e inspección vinculadas a la seguridad contra incendios.", "en": "Prevents and fights fires and performs rescue and inspection work related to fire safety." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 2, especialmente arts. 2.01, 2.02, 2.04 y 2.06, según enmendada. El negociado sucede al antiguo Cuerpo de Bomberos.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 2, especially arts. 2.01, 2.02, 2.04, and 2.06, as amended. The bureau succeeds the former Fire Corps." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-98b571385b7f", "s-772d1ce1df13", "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado o comisionada del Cuerpo de Bomberos", "en": "Fire Bureau commissioner" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. Los comités de coordinación previstos en la ley cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "The law provides for a commissioner under the Secretary of Public Safety’s supervision rather than a corporate governing board. Statutory coordination committees serve different purposes." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.bomberos.pr.gov/", "reportRow": 81, "example": { "es": "Un local que necesita orientación sobre inspecciones de prevención de incendios consulta a Bomberos. Es una gestión diferente de la respuesta operacional a un incendio y de una solicitud de ambulancia.", "en": "A business seeking information about preventive fire inspections contacts the Fire Bureau. 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Es una gestión diferente de la respuesta operacional a un incendio y de una solicitud de ambulancia.", "en": "A business seeking information about preventive fire inspections contacts the Fire Bureau. This differs from an operational fire response and from an ambulance request." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.04, 2.06", "en": "Arts. 2.04, 2.06" }, "fragment": "#page=25" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 2, especialmente arts. 2.01, 2.02, 2.04 y 2.06, según enmendada. El negociado sucede al antiguo Cuerpo de Bomberos.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 2, especially arts. 2.01, 2.02, 2.04, and 2.06, as amended. The bureau succeeds the former Fire Corps." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Cap. 2; Art. 1.06(a)", "en": "Cap. 2; Art. 1.06(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=23" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El comisionado o la comisionada dirige las operaciones diarias. Lo nombra la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado; la supervisión administrativa inmediata corresponde a la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública.", "en": "The commissioner directs daily operations and is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Immediate administrative supervision belongs to the Secretary of Public Safety." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.02", "en": "Art. 2.02" }, "fragment": "#page=23" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. Los comités de coordinación previstos en la ley cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "The law provides for a commissioner under the Secretary of Public Safety’s supervision rather than a corporate governing board. Statutory coordination committees serve different purposes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06, 2.02", "en": "Arts. 1.06, 2.02" }, "fragment": "#page=23" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Portal oficial de Bomberos", "en": "Official Fire Bureau portal" }, "url": "https://www.bomberos.pr.gov/", "sourceIds": [ "s-c2995b476e3e" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "negociado-del-cuerpo-de-emergencias-medicas", "slug": "negociado-del-cuerpo-de-emergencias-medicas", "name": { "es": "Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas", "en": "Bureau of Emergency Medical Services" }, "acronym": "NCEM", "aliases": [ "Bureau of Emergency Medical Services", "Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas", "NCEM" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Organiza y presta servicios de emergencias médicas prehospitalarias y transporte de pacientes conforme a las facultades de su ley orgánica.", "en": "Organizes and provides prehospital emergency medical services and patient transport under its enabling law." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 5, especialmente arts. 5.01–5.06, según enmendada. El negociado sucede al antiguo Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 5, especially arts. 5.01–5.06, as amended. The bureau succeeds the former Emergency Medical Corps." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-6063dfd10c53", "s-b19813b7c280", "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado o comisionada del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas", "en": "Emergency Medical Services Bureau commissioner" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. Los comités de coordinación previstos en la ley cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "The law provides for a commissioner under the Secretary of Public Safety’s supervision rather than a corporate governing board. Statutory coordination committees serve different purposes." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.cempr.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros", "reportRow": 82, "example": { "es": "La respuesta médica y el traslado de un paciente son funciones del sistema de emergencias médicas; recibir la llamada corresponde al sistema 9-1-1. Son funciones complementarias y diferenciadas.", "en": "Medical response and patient transport are emergency medical system functions, while receiving the call belongs to the 9-1-1 system. These are complementary, distinct functions." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Atiende servicios de emergencias médicas y transportación de pacientes dentro de su competencia.", "Coordina servicios y acuerdos de colaboración con otras agencias, municipios e instituciones.", "Establece procedimientos operacionales y administra los recursos del negociado bajo la dirección de su comisionado." ], "en": [ "Provides emergency medical services and patient transportation within its remit.", "Coordinates services and collaboration agreements with other agencies, municipalities, and institutions.", "Establishes operational procedures and manages bureau resources under its commissioner’s leadership." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Organiza y presta servicios de emergencias médicas prehospitalarias y transporte de pacientes conforme a las facultades de su ley orgánica.", "en": "Organizes and provides prehospital emergency medical services and patient transport under its enabling law." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.01, 5.06", "en": "Arts. 5.01, 5.06" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Atiende servicios de emergencias médicas y transportación de pacientes dentro de su competencia.", "en": "Provides emergency medical services and patient transportation within its remit." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.01, 5.06", "en": "Arts. 5.01, 5.06" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Coordina servicios y acuerdos de colaboración con otras agencias, municipios e instituciones.", "en": "Coordinates services and collaboration agreements with other agencies, municipalities, and institutions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.04(c)", "en": "Art. 5.04(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=54" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Establece procedimientos operacionales y administra los recursos del negociado bajo la dirección de su comisionado.", "en": "Establishes operational procedures and manages bureau resources under its commissioner’s leadership." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.02, 5.05–5.06", "en": "Arts. 5.02, 5.05–5.06" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "El sistema 9-1-1 canaliza llamadas; este negociado realiza funciones de atención y transporte médico. Una llamada y la prestación del servicio son etapas distintas.", "en": "The 9-1-1 system routes calls; this bureau performs medical response and transportation functions. A call and delivery of the service are different stages." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01", "en": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su función prehospitalaria no equivale a administrar todos los hospitales o todos los proveedores de salud. La ley reconoce la colaboración con otras instituciones públicas y privadas.", "en": "Its prehospital role does not mean it administers every hospital or health-care provider. The law recognizes collaboration with other public and private institutions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.01, 5.04(c)", "en": "Arts. 5.01, 5.04(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=54" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "La respuesta médica y el traslado de un paciente son funciones del sistema de emergencias médicas; recibir la llamada corresponde al sistema 9-1-1. Son funciones complementarias y diferenciadas.", "en": "Medical response and patient transport are emergency medical system functions, while receiving the call belongs to the 9-1-1 system. These are complementary, distinct functions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01", "en": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 5, especialmente arts. 5.01–5.06, según enmendada. El negociado sucede al antiguo Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 5, especially arts. 5.01–5.06, as amended. The bureau succeeds the former Emergency Medical Corps." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Cap. 5; Art. 1.06(c)", "en": "Cap. 5; Art. 1.06(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El comisionado o la comisionada dirige las operaciones diarias. Lo nombra la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado; la supervisión administrativa inmediata corresponde a la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública.", "en": "The commissioner directs daily operations and is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Immediate administrative supervision belongs to the Secretary of Public Safety." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.02", "en": "Art. 5.02" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. Los comités de coordinación previstos en la ley cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "The law provides for a commissioner under the Secretary of Public Safety’s supervision rather than a corporate governing board. Statutory coordination committees serve different purposes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06, 5.02", "en": "Arts. 1.06, 5.02" }, "fragment": "#page=52" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones y contactos administrativos", "en": "Functions and administrative contacts" }, "url": "https://www.cempr.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros", "sourceIds": [ "s-441aa4132251" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "negociado-para-el-manejo-de-emergencias-y-administracion-de-desastres", "slug": "negociado-para-el-manejo-de-emergencias-y-administracion-de-desastres", "name": { "es": "Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres", "en": "Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration" }, "acronym": "NMEAD", "aliases": [ "Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres", "Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration", "NMEAD" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Planifica y coordina la preparación, respuesta, recuperación y mitigación ante emergencias y desastres, en colaboración con agencias y municipios.", "en": "Plans and coordinates emergency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in collaboration with agencies and municipalities." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 4, arts. 4.01–4.09, según enmendada. El art. 1.06(b) establece su sucesión respecto de la anterior agencia estatal de manejo de emergencias.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 4, arts. 4.01–4.09, as amended. Article 1.06(b) establishes its succession to the former state emergency-management agency." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d11faed77561", "s-883dd1af51c1", "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado o comisionada de Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres", "en": "Emergency Management and Disaster Administration commissioner" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. 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Federal assistance does not turn NMEAD into a federal agency." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Desarrolla y mantiene el Plan Estatal para el Manejo de Emergencias y coordina planes de entidades estatales y municipales.", "Coordina labores interagenciales durante emergencias o desastres, incluida la movilización de recursos y la evaluación de daños.", "Realiza educación y adiestramiento para la prevención y el manejo de emergencias y coordina esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate." ], "en": [ "Develops and maintains the State Emergency Management Plan and coordinates state-level and municipal agency plans.", "Coordinates interagency work during emergencies or disasters, including resource mobilization and damage assessment.", "Conducts emergency-prevention and management education and training and coordinates search-and-rescue efforts." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Planifica y coordina la preparación, respuesta, recuperación y mitigación ante emergencias y desastres, en colaboración con agencias y municipios.", "en": "Plans and coordinates emergency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in collaboration with agencies and municipalities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4.01, 4.04", "en": "Arts. 4.01, 4.04" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla y mantiene el Plan Estatal para el Manejo de Emergencias y coordina planes de entidades estatales y municipales.", "en": "Develops and maintains the State Emergency Management Plan and coordinates state-level and municipal agency plans." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.04(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 4.04(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=42" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Coordina labores interagenciales durante emergencias o desastres, incluida la movilización de recursos y la evaluación de daños.", "en": "Coordinates interagency work during emergencies or disasters, including resource mobilization and damage assessment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.04(c), (g)", "en": "Art. 4.04(c), (g)" }, "fragment": "#page=42" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Realiza educación y adiestramiento para la prevención y el manejo de emergencias y coordina esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate.", "en": "Conducts emergency-prevention and management education and training and coordinates search-and-rescue efforts." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.04(i)–(l)", "en": "Art. 4.04(i)–(l)" }, "fragment": "#page=43" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Las oficinas municipales de manejo de emergencias tienen un director nombrado por el alcalde con aprobación de la legislatura municipal. Coordinar con NMEAD no convierte cada oficina en un negociado estatal.", "en": "Municipal emergency-management offices have a director appointed by the mayor with municipal legislature approval. Coordination with NMEAD does not turn each office into a state-level bureau." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.09", "en": "Art. 4.09" }, "fragment": "#page=46" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "NMEAD coordina emergencias y desastres; el 9-1-1 recibe y canaliza llamadas individuales de emergencia. Son funciones complementarias, no nombres del mismo organismo.", "en": "NMEAD coordinates emergencies and disasters; 9-1-1 receives and routes individual emergency calls. These are complementary functions rather than names for the same body." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.01, 4.04", "en": "Arts. 3.01, 4.04" }, "fragment": "#page=42" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "La coordinación de recursos y la evaluación de daños tras un huracán pueden involucrar a NMEAD, municipios y otras agencias. La existencia de ayuda federal no convierte a NMEAD en una agencia federal.", "en": "Coordinating resources and assessing hurricane damage can involve NMEAD, municipalities, and other agencies. Federal assistance does not turn NMEAD into a federal agency." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06(b), 4.04", "en": "Arts. 1.06(b), 4.04" }, "fragment": "#page=42" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 4, arts. 4.01–4.09, según enmendada. El art. 1.06(b) establece su sucesión respecto de la anterior agencia estatal de manejo de emergencias.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 4, arts. 4.01–4.09, as amended. Article 1.06(b) establishes its succession to the former state emergency-management agency." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Cap. 4; Art. 1.06(b)", "en": "Cap. 4; Art. 1.06(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El comisionado o la comisionada dirige las operaciones diarias. Lo nombra la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado; la supervisión administrativa inmediata corresponde a la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública.", "en": "The commissioner directs daily operations and is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Immediate administrative supervision belongs to the Secretary of Public Safety." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.02", "en": "Art. 4.02" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La ley establece dirección por un comisionado bajo la supervisión de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, en lugar de una junta directiva corporativa. Los comités de coordinación previstos en la ley cumplen funciones distintas.", "en": "The law provides for a commissioner under the Secretary of Public Safety’s supervision rather than a corporate governing board. Statutory coordination committees serve different purposes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06, 4.02", "en": "Arts. 1.06, 4.02" }, "fragment": "#page=39" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Misión y funciones oficiales de NMEAD", "en": "NMEAD’s official mission and functions" }, "url": "https://www.dsp.pr.gov/negociados/negociado-manejo-de-emergencia-y-administracion-de-desastres", "sourceIds": [ "s-d11faed77561" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "negociado-de-sistemas-de-emergencias-9-1-1", "slug": "negociado-de-sistemas-de-emergencias-9-1-1", "name": { "es": "Negociado de Sistemas de Emergencias 9-1-1", "en": "9-1-1 Emergency Systems Bureau" }, "acronym": "9-1-1", "aliases": [ "9-1-1 Emergency Systems Bureau", "Negociado de Sistemas de Emergencias 9-1-1", "9-1-1" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra la recepción de llamadas al 9-1-1 y las canaliza a los negociados, agencias y proveedores de respuesta autorizados para atender la emergencia.", "en": "Administers incoming 9-1-1 calls and routes them to the bureaus, agencies, and authorized response providers that handle the emergency." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 3, arts. 3.01–3.02, según enmendada. El art. 1.06 lo identifica como sucesor de la antigua Junta de Gobierno del Servicio 9-1-1.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 3, arts. 3.01–3.02, as amended. Article 1.06 identifies it as successor to the former 9-1-1 Service Governing Board." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-30e8190b5a6a", "s-1f08a8689abb", "s-917d83b51ba1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Comisionado o comisionada de Sistemas de Emergencias 9-1-1", "en": "9-1-1 Emergency Systems commissioner" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "El antiguo nombre Junta de Gobierno del Servicio 9-1-1 describe la entidad predecesora. La estructura actual es un negociado dirigido por un comisionado bajo el DSP, no aquella junta como una agencia adicional activa.", "en": "The former name 9-1-1 Service Governing Board identifies the predecessor entity. The current structure is a commissioner-led bureau under DSP, not that board as an additional active agency." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1f08a8689abb" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://www.dsp.pr.gov/negociados/negociado-de-sistema-de-emergencias-9-1-1", "reportRow": 84, "example": { "es": "Una llamada por un incidente que requiere asistencia médica se canaliza desde el sistema 9-1-1 hacia el servicio de respuesta pertinente. El negociado de llamadas y el negociado médico cumplen funciones distintas dentro de esa cadena de atención.", "en": "A call concerning an incident requiring medical assistance is routed from the 9-1-1 system to the relevant response service. The call-handling bureau and the medical bureau perform different functions in that response." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Recibe las llamadas del público al sistema de emergencias 9-1-1.", "Distribuye esas llamadas a las entidades de respuesta autorizadas, que pueden pertenecer al DSP o a otras instituciones.", "Mantiene el servicio de canalización de llamadas las 24 horas del día y distingue esa operación de su cuadro administrativo." ], "en": [ "Receives public calls to the 9-1-1 emergency system.", "Routes those calls to authorized response entities, which may be DSP bureaus or other institutions.", "Maintains round-the-clock call routing and distinguishes that operation from its administrative telephone service." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Administra la recepción de llamadas al 9-1-1 y las canaliza a los negociados, agencias y proveedores de respuesta autorizados para atender la emergencia.", "en": "Administers incoming 9-1-1 calls and routes them to the bureaus, agencies, and authorized response providers that handle the emergency." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.01", "en": "Art. 3.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Recibe las llamadas del público al sistema de emergencias 9-1-1.", "en": "Receives public calls to the 9-1-1 emergency system." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.01", "en": "Art. 3.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Distribuye esas llamadas a las entidades de respuesta autorizadas, que pueden pertenecer al DSP o a otras instituciones.", "en": "Routes those calls to authorized response entities, which may be DSP bureaus or other institutions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.01", "en": "Art. 3.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Mantiene el servicio de canalización de llamadas las 24 horas del día y distingue esa operación de su cuadro administrativo.", "en": "Maintains round-the-clock call routing and distinguishes that operation from its administrative telephone service." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-917d83b51ba1", "locator": { "es": "Descripción; Horario", "en": "Description; Hours" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Recibir y canalizar una llamada no es lo mismo que prestar el servicio de ambulancia o extinguir un incendio: esas tareas corresponden a las entidades de respuesta.", "en": "Receiving and routing a call differs from providing ambulance services or extinguishing a fire; those tasks belong to response entities." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.01, 3.01, 5.01", "en": "Arts. 2.01, 3.01, 5.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El 9-1-1 es para emergencias. La página oficial publica por separado su cuadro y horario administrativos.", "en": "9-1-1 is for emergencies. The official page separately publishes its administrative telephone and office hours." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-917d83b51ba1", "locator": { "es": "Números telefónicos; Horario", "en": "Telephone numbers; Hours" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una llamada por un incidente que requiere asistencia médica se canaliza desde el sistema 9-1-1 hacia el servicio de respuesta pertinente. El negociado de llamadas y el negociado médico cumplen funciones distintas dentro de esa cadena de atención.", "en": "A call concerning an incident requiring medical assistance is routed from the 9-1-1 system to the relevant response service. The call-handling bureau and the medical bureau perform different functions in that response." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01", "en": "Arts. 3.01, 5.01" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 3, arts. 3.01–3.02, según enmendada. El art. 1.06 lo identifica como sucesor de la antigua Junta de Gobierno del Servicio 9-1-1.", "en": "Act 20-2017, chapter 3, arts. 3.01–3.02, as amended. Article 1.06 identifies it as successor to the former 9-1-1 Service Governing Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06, 3.01–3.02", "en": "Arts. 1.06, 3.01–3.02" }, "fragment": "#page=32" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El comisionado o la comisionada dirige las operaciones diarias. Lo nombra la gobernadora o el gobernador con el consejo y consentimiento del Senado; la supervisión administrativa inmediata corresponde a la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública.", "en": "The commissioner directs daily operations and is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Immediate administrative supervision belongs to the Secretary of Public Safety." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.02", "en": "Art. 3.02" }, "fragment": "#page=33" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "El antiguo nombre Junta de Gobierno del Servicio 9-1-1 describe la entidad predecesora. La estructura actual es un negociado dirigido por un comisionado bajo el DSP, no aquella junta como una agencia adicional activa.", "en": "The former name 9-1-1 Service Governing Board identifies the predecessor entity. The current structure is a commissioner-led bureau under DSP, not that board as an additional active agency." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-1f08a8689abb", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 1.06(d), 3.02", "en": "Arts. 1.06(d), 3.02" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Información oficial y contactos administrativos", "en": "Official information and administrative contacts" }, "url": "https://www.dsp.pr.gov/negociados/negociado-de-sistema-de-emergencias-9-1-1", "sourceIds": [ "s-917d83b51ba1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "negociado-de-investigaciones-especiales", "slug": "negociado-de-investigaciones-especiales", "name": { "es": "Negociado de Investigaciones Especiales", "en": "Special Investigations Bureau" }, "acronym": "NIE", "aliases": [ "Negociado de Investigaciones Especiales", "Special Investigations Bureau", "NIE" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "bureau", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Realiza investigaciones criminales especializadas, incluidas materias de corrupción pública, crimen organizado y otros delitos dentro de su jurisdicción legal.", "en": "Conducts specialized criminal investigations, including public corruption, organized crime, and other offenses within its statutory jurisdiction." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 20-2017, cap. 6, arts. 6.01–6.06, según enmendada. 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Publica representantes designados para los asientos de Educación y AAFAF. La lista de abajo reproduce identidades publicadas; las fechas y términos de cada asiento requieren conciliación adicional.", "en": "The Board’s page describes 14 seats: student and faculty representatives elected by their peers; the Education secretary and AAFAF leadership; and public-interest members appointed under law. It identifies designated representatives for Education and AAFAF. 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Revisa los asuntos que la ley le permite atender, interpreta el derecho y ejerce funciones de reglamentación y disciplina profesional; su Presidencia dirige la administración judicial.", "en": "The court of last resort in Puerto Rico’s judicial system. It reviews matters within its legal jurisdiction, interprets law, and exercises rulemaking and professional-discipline powers; its Chief Justice directs judicial administration." }, "legal": { "es": "La Constitución, art. V, crea el Supremo y define sus poderes básicos. La Ley 201-2003, según enmendada, arts. 2.001, 3.001 y 3.002, organiza su lugar en el sistema y su competencia. El texto constitucional menciona originalmente cuatro jueces asociados y permite variar ese número por ley a petición del propio Tribunal.", "en": "Constitution art. V establishes the Court and its basic powers. Act 201-2003, as amended, arts. 2.001, 3.001, and 3.002, organizes its place in the system and jurisdiction. The constitutional text originally specifies four associate justices and permits the number to be changed by law at the Court’s request." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "s-05c7acca8871", "s-44b655e08329", "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-86afd89fe44c", "s-9957bd1ff628", "s-82c07c9bb066" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Juez presidente o jueza presidenta", "en": "Chief Justice" }, "name": "Maite D. Oronoz Rodríguez", "sourceIds": [ "s-9957bd1ff628" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La composición legal actual es una Presidencia y ocho jueces asociados: nueve plazas, no una junta corporativa ni una afirmación de que todas estén ocupadas. Puede funcionar en pleno o en salas de al menos tres jueces. Declarar una ley inconstitucional exige mayoría del número total de jueces que componen el Tribunal conforme a la Constitución o la ley.", "en": "The current statutory composition is one Chief Justice and eight associate justices: nine seats, not a corporate board or a claim that every seat is filled. It may sit en banc or in panels of at least three. Invalidating a statute requires a majority of the Court’s total membership as established by the Constitution or law." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-9e3a291bf6bc" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-supremo/", "example": { "es": "Después de una decisión del Tribunal de Apelaciones, una parte puede buscar revisión en el Supremo por el recurso que corresponda. En muchos asuntos se pide certiorari, que el Supremo puede decidir no expedir. Para entender lo resuelto, consulta la decisión oficial: una opinión establece doctrina, mientras que no toda disposición del Tribunal tiene el mismo alcance como precedente.", "en": "After a Court of Appeals decision, a party may seek Supreme Court review through the applicable proceeding. Many matters involve certiorari, which the Court may decline to grant. Read the official decision to understand its effect: an opinion establishes doctrine, while not every disposition has the same precedential reach." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Revisa decisiones del Tribunal de Apelaciones. Hay apelaciones que debe atender, como determinadas decisiones sobre inconstitucionalidad, y recursos de certiorari cuya expedición es discrecional. No todo caso tiene una tercera revisión automática.", "También tiene jurisdicción original para recursos como habeas corpus y mandamus. La ley permite certificación de asuntos pendientes en otros foros en ciertas circunstancias; por ello la secuencia Primera Instancia–Apelaciones–Supremo es una orientación, no un itinerario obligatorio para todos los asuntos.", "Adopta reglas de evidencia, procedimiento civil y criminal y administración judicial conforme al proceso constitucional. La Asamblea Legislativa conserva las facultades que la Constitución le reconoce sobre esas reglas.", "Reglamenta el ejercicio de la abogacía y la notaría y atiende disciplina profesional. Las investigaciones o informes de la Oficina del Procurador General son insumos para el proceso, no sustitutos de la decisión del Tribunal." ], "en": [ "Reviews Court of Appeals decisions. Some appeals must be heard, including specified decisions on unconstitutionality, while certiorari review is discretionary. A third round of review is not automatic in every case.", "Also has original jurisdiction over writs such as habeas corpus and mandamus. 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A third round of review is not automatic in every case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.002(b)–(d)", "en": "Art. 3.002(b)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "También tiene jurisdicción original para recursos como habeas corpus y mandamus. La ley permite certificación de asuntos pendientes en otros foros en ciertas circunstancias; por ello la secuencia Primera Instancia–Apelaciones–Supremo es una orientación, no un itinerario obligatorio para todos los asuntos.", "en": "Also has original jurisdiction over writs such as habeas corpus and mandamus. The law permits certification of pending matters from other forums in specified circumstances; the Trial Court–Appeals–Supreme Court sequence is therefore a guide, not a mandatory route for every matter." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.002(a), (e)–(g)", "en": "Art. 3.002(a), (e)–(g)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Adopta reglas de evidencia, procedimiento civil y criminal y administración judicial conforme al proceso constitucional. La Asamblea Legislativa conserva las facultades que la Constitución le reconoce sobre esas reglas.", "en": "Adopts rules of evidence, civil and criminal procedure, and court administration through the constitutional process. The Legislature retains the powers the Constitution gives it concerning those rules." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 6–7", "en": "Art. 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Una gestión administrativa de la OAT no es una apelación de una sentencia.", "en": "Adjudication and administration are different functions: the Court decides cases; its Chief Justice runs judicial administration with OAT assistance. An administrative request to OAT is not an appeal from a judgment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, sec. 7", "en": "Art. V, sec. 7" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.016", "en": "Art. 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "No es una dependencia del Departamento de Justicia. La designación de jueces por el gobernador y su confirmación por el Senado son mecanismos de nombramiento, no facultades para ordenar el resultado de un caso.", "en": "It is not part of the Justice Department. Gubernatorial appointment and Senate confirmation are appointment mechanisms, not powers to direct the outcome of an individual case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 1–2, 8", "en": "Art. V, secs. 1–2, 8" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Después de una decisión del Tribunal de Apelaciones, una parte puede buscar revisión en el Supremo por el recurso que corresponda. En muchos asuntos se pide certiorari, que el Supremo puede decidir no expedir. Para entender lo resuelto, consulta la decisión oficial: una opinión establece doctrina, mientras que no toda disposición del Tribunal tiene el mismo alcance como precedente.", "en": "After a Court of Appeals decision, a party may seek Supreme Court review through the applicable proceeding. Many matters involve certiorari, which the Court may decline to grant. Read the official decision to understand its effect: an opinion establishes doctrine, while not every disposition has the same precedential reach." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-05c7acca8871", "locator": { "es": "Casos y controversias; sentencias y opiniones", "en": "Cases and controversies; judgments and opinions" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.002", "en": "Art. 3.002" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Constitución, art. V, crea el Supremo y define sus poderes básicos. La Ley 201-2003, según enmendada, arts. 2.001, 3.001 y 3.002, organiza su lugar en el sistema y su competencia. El texto constitucional menciona originalmente cuatro jueces asociados y permite variar ese número por ley a petición del propio Tribunal.", "en": "Constitution art. V establishes the Court and its basic powers. Act 201-2003, as amended, arts. 2.001, 3.001, and 3.002, organizes its place in the system and jurisdiction. The constitutional text originally specifies four associate justices and permits the number to be changed by law at the Court’s request." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 1–5", "en": "Art. V, secs. 1–5" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 3.001–3.002", "en": "Arts. 3.001–3.002" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "Los jueces son nombrados por el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado. Los del Supremo no pueden tomar posesión antes de ser confirmados; sirven mientras observen buena conducta, sujetos al retiro obligatorio a los 70 años. La página oficial identifica a Maite D. Oronoz Rodríguez como jueza presidenta. No se presenta aquí una nómina certificada de las nueve plazas.", "en": "Justices are appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent. Supreme Court justices cannot take office before confirmation; they serve during good behavior, subject to mandatory retirement at 70. The official page identifies Maite D. Oronoz Rodríguez as Chief Justice. This profile does not present a certified roster of all nine seats." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 8–10", "en": "Art. V, secs. 8–10" } }, { "sourceId": "s-9957bd1ff628", "locator": { "es": "Jueza Presidenta", "en": "Chief Justice" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "La composición legal actual es una Presidencia y ocho jueces asociados: nueve plazas, no una junta corporativa ni una afirmación de que todas estén ocupadas. Puede funcionar en pleno o en salas de al menos tres jueces. Declarar una ley inconstitucional exige mayoría del número total de jueces que componen el Tribunal conforme a la Constitución o la ley.", "en": "The current statutory composition is one Chief Justice and eight associate justices: nine seats, not a corporate board or a claim that every seat is filled. It may sit en banc or in panels of at least three. Invalidating a statute requires a majority of the Court’s total membership as established by the Constitution or law." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 3.001", "en": "Art. 3.001" }, "fragment": "#page=12" }, { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, sec. 4", "en": "Art. 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Revisa decisiones de Primera Instancia y determinadas decisiones finales de agencias administrativas. Sus paneles revisan asuntos jurídicos; no son oficinas supervisoras de la operación diaria de las agencias.", "en": "The intermediate court between the Court of First Instance and Supreme Court. It reviews trial-court decisions and certain final agency decisions. Its panels conduct judicial review, rather than supervise agencies’ daily operations." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 201-2003, según enmendada, capítulo IV, establece el Tribunal de Apelaciones, su composición, organización y competencia. La Constitución, art. V, secs. 1–2 y 8, proporciona el marco del sistema unificado y del nombramiento judicial.", "en": "Act 201-2003, as amended, chapter IV, establishes the Court of Appeals, its composition, organization, and jurisdiction. Constitution art. 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A panel chair, the court’s administrative judge, and the appointing authority have different roles. The statutory number of seats does not certify current occupants, vacancies, or individual terms." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-2eeb29954567" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-apelaciones/", "example": { "es": "Una controversia puede empezar en una agencia administrativa y llegar a Apelaciones para revisión de una decisión final. La agencia mantiene su identidad y sus funciones: el mapa muestra revisión judicial, no adscripción al tribunal. Si luego se solicita revisión al Supremo, su intervención dependerá del recurso y de su competencia; no se promete una nueva audiencia ni un resultado.", "en": "A dispute may begin at an administrative agency and reach the Court of Appeals for review of a final decision. The agency retains its identity and responsibilities: the map shows judicial review, not membership in the court. Any subsequent Supreme Court review depends on the proceeding and jurisdiction; another hearing or a particular outcome is not promised." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Atiende apelaciones de sentencias finales de Primera Instancia en asuntos civiles y criminales. Una apelación y una petición de certiorari tienen reglas y alcances diferentes.", "Mediante certiorari puede revisar, a su discreción, resoluciones u órdenes de Primera Instancia. La existencia de un dictamen no significa que toda revisión interlocutoria tenga que ser concedida.", "Atiende revisión judicial de decisiones, órdenes y resoluciones finales de organismos administrativos conforme a las leyes aplicables. La ley citada remite a la Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo Uniforme; su antigua referencia a la Ley 170 fue sustituida por la Ley 38-2017.", "Puede considerar recursos originales de habeas corpus y mandamus. Aunque su trabajo principal es apelativo, no toda actuación comienza con una sentencia apelada de Primera Instancia." ], "en": [ "Hears appeals from final trial-court judgments in civil and criminal matters. Appeals and certiorari petitions have different rules and scope.", "May grant discretionary certiorari review of trial-court orders or rulings. The existence of a ruling does not mean every request for interlocutory review must be granted.", "Reviews final agency decisions, orders, and resolutions under applicable law. The cited statute refers to the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act; its historical reference to Act 170 has been replaced by Act 38-2017.", "May consider original habeas corpus and mandamus proceedings. 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Its panels conduct judicial review, rather than supervise agencies’ daily operations." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 4.001–4.002, 4.006", "en": "Arts. 4.001–4.002, 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=13" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Atiende apelaciones de sentencias finales de Primera Instancia en asuntos civiles y criminales. Una apelación y una petición de certiorari tienen reglas y alcances diferentes.", "en": "Hears appeals from final trial-court judgments in civil and criminal matters. Appeals and certiorari petitions have different rules and scope." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006(a)–(b)", "en": "Art. 4.006(a)–(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Mediante certiorari puede revisar, a su discreción, resoluciones u órdenes de Primera Instancia. 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The cited statute refers to the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act; its historical reference to Act 170 has been replaced by Act 38-2017." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006(c) y nota", "en": "Art. 4.006(c) and note" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede considerar recursos originales de habeas corpus y mandamus. Aunque su trabajo principal es apelativo, no toda actuación comienza con una sentencia apelada de Primera Instancia.", "en": "May consider original habeas corpus and mandamus proceedings. Although its principal work is appellate, not every proceeding begins with an appealed trial-court judgment." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006(d)", "en": "Art. 4.006(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Revisar una decisión administrativa es una función judicial, distinta de dirigir la agencia, nombrar su personal o tramitar el servicio original. Tampoco reemplaza sin más los procedimientos de la agencia.", "en": "Reviewing an agency decision is a judicial function, distinct from directing the agency, appointing its staff, or processing the original service. It does not simply replace the agency’s procedures." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006(c)", "en": "Art. 4.006(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El Supremo puede revisar sus decisiones mediante los recursos que la ley autoriza. La OAT brinda apoyo administrativo al sistema; no es otro escalón de revisión y no decide si un panel resolvió correctamente.", "en": "The Supreme Court may review its decisions through legally authorized proceedings. 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Administrative duties are delegated by the Chief Justice to administrative judges. An administrative assignment and an appointment to judicial office are different acts." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.003", "en": "Art. 4.003" }, "fragment": "#page=14" }, { "sourceId": "s-2eeb29954567", "locator": { "es": "Composición; funcionamiento", "en": "Composition; operation" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "No tiene junta corporativa. Resuelve mediante paneles de tres a siete jueces según la organización legal y reglamentaria. La presidencia de un panel, la administración del tribunal y la autoridad nominadora no son el mismo cargo. El número legal de plazas no certifica ocupantes, vacantes ni términos individuales vigentes.", "en": "It has no corporate board. Cases are decided by panels of three to seven judges under the legal and regulatory organization. A panel chair, the court’s administrative judge, and the appointing authority have different roles. The statutory number of seats does not certify current occupants, vacancies, or individual terms." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.007", "en": "Art. 4.007" }, "fragment": "#page=15" }, { "sourceId": "s-2eeb29954567", "locator": { "es": "¿Cómo funciona el Tribunal de Apelaciones?", "en": "How does the Court of Appeals operate?" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones, paneles y enlaces institucionales", "en": "Responsibilities, panels, and institutional links" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-apelaciones/", "sourceIds": [ "s-2eeb29954567" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Decisiones oficiales de Apelaciones", "en": "Official Court of Appeals decisions" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-apelaciones/decisiones-finales-del-tribunal-de-apelaciones/", "sourceIds": [ "s-e7c291575076" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "tribunal-de-primera-instancia", "slug": "tribunal-de-primera-instancia", "name": { "es": "Tribunal de Primera Instancia", "en": "Court of First Instance" }, "acronym": "", "aliases": [ "Tribunal de Primera Instancia", "Court of First Instance" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "judicial", "kind": "court", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Es el tribunal de jurisdicción original general donde se atienden inicialmente la mayoría de las controversias judiciales civiles y criminales de Puerto Rico. Integra jueces superiores y municipales dentro de un solo sistema judicial estatal.", "en": "The court of general original jurisdiction where most Puerto Rico civil and criminal litigation begins. It includes superior and municipal judges within one state-level judicial system." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 201-2003, capítulo V, según enmendada, establece la jurisdicción y organización de Primera Instancia y las atribuciones de sus jueces. La Constitución, art. V, sitúa a los tribunales en un sistema unificado y exige nombramiento gubernatorial con consejo y consentimiento del Senado.", "en": "Act 201-2003, chapter V, as amended, establishes trial-court jurisdiction, organization, and judicial powers. Constitution art. 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Regions have judicial administration, and divisions exercise jurisdiction assigned by law and Supreme Court rules. Administrative supervision does not replace the procedures for reviewing a judicial decision." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-b30afed8b376" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-de-primera-instancia/", "example": { "es": "Una controversia de familia se presenta ante la sala competente de Primera Instancia. La existencia de una sala “municipal” no implica que el asunto se tramite en la alcaldía: ambas categorías de jueces son estatales. Una sentencia final puede ser objeto del recurso apelativo correspondiente; para localizar la sala, utiliza el mapa de regiones y el directorio judicial oficiales.", "en": "A family-law dispute is brought before the appropriate trial-court division. A “municipal” division does not mean the matter is handled at city hall: both judicial categories are state-level. A final judgment may be subject to the applicable appellate proceeding; use the official regional map and court directory to locate the division." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Conoce controversias civiles, como familia, contratos, daños, sucesiones y trabajo, dentro de su competencia legal. Recibe los planteamientos y prueba del caso antes de las revisiones apelativas que procedan.", "Atiende procesos criminales y funciones judiciales previas al juicio. Las salas municipales tienen atribuciones específicas, entre ellas determinaciones de causa probable, fianza y determinadas órdenes de protección. Esas funciones se distinguen de investigar o acusar como fiscal.", "Se organiza territorialmente en 13 regiones judiciales. Una región puede abarcar varios municipios; no todos tienen una sede propia y el directorio oficial identifica el centro o sala que atiende cada localidad.", "Publica formularios y orientación institucional para trámites judiciales. El formulario y la sala adecuados dependen del asunto: el directorio explica dónde acudir, mientras que las reglas procesales determinan el trámite." ], "en": [ "Hears civil disputes such as family, contract, damages, inheritance, and labor matters within its legal jurisdiction. It receives the parties’ arguments and evidence before any applicable appellate review.", "Handles criminal proceedings and pretrial judicial functions. Municipal divisions have specified powers including probable-cause determinations, bail, and certain protection orders. Those roles differ from prosecutorial investigation or charging.", "Is organized into 13 judicial regions. A region may cover several municipalities; not every municipality has its own courthouse, and the official directory identifies the center or division serving each locality.", "Provides official forms and institutional information for judicial matters. The appropriate form and division depend on the issue: the directory identifies where to go, while procedural rules govern the proceeding." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el tribunal de jurisdicción original general donde se atienden inicialmente la mayoría de las controversias judiciales civiles y criminales de Puerto Rico. Integra jueces superiores y municipales dentro de un solo sistema judicial estatal.", "en": "The court of general original jurisdiction where most Puerto Rico civil and criminal litigation begins. It includes superior and municipal judges within one state-level judicial system." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.001–5.002", "en": "Arts. 5.001–5.002" }, "fragment": "#page=15" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Conoce controversias civiles, como familia, contratos, daños, sucesiones y trabajo, dentro de su competencia legal. Recibe los planteamientos y prueba del caso antes de las revisiones apelativas que procedan.", "en": "Hears civil disputes such as family, contract, damages, inheritance, and labor matters within its legal jurisdiction. It receives the parties’ arguments and evidence before any applicable appellate review." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b30afed8b376", "locator": { "es": "Competencia; Sala Superior", "en": "Jurisdiction; Superior Division" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Atiende procesos criminales y funciones judiciales previas al juicio. Las salas municipales tienen atribuciones específicas, entre ellas determinaciones de causa probable, fianza y determinadas órdenes de protección. Esas funciones se distinguen de investigar o acusar como fiscal.", "en": "Handles criminal proceedings and pretrial judicial functions. Municipal divisions have specified powers including probable-cause determinations, bail, and certain protection orders. Those roles differ from prosecutorial investigation or charging." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.004", "en": "Art. 5.004" }, "fragment": "#page=16" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Se organiza territorialmente en 13 regiones judiciales. Una región puede abarcar varios municipios; no todos tienen una sede propia y el directorio oficial identifica el centro o sala que atiende cada localidad.", "en": "Is organized into 13 judicial regions. A region may cover several municipalities; not every municipality has its own courthouse, and the official directory identifies the center or division serving each locality." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b30afed8b376", "locator": { "es": "Funcionamiento; regiones judiciales", "en": "Operation; judicial regions" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Publica formularios y orientación institucional para trámites judiciales. El formulario y la sala adecuados dependen del asunto: el directorio explica dónde acudir, mientras que las reglas procesales determinan el trámite.", "en": "Provides official forms and institutional information for judicial matters. The appropriate form and division depend on the issue: the directory identifies where to go, while procedural rules govern the proceeding." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-fa7c05a2db9b", "locator": { "es": "Formularios del Poder Judicial", "en": "Judicial branch forms" } }, { "sourceId": "s-b30afed8b376", "locator": { "es": "Competencia y regiones judiciales", "en": "Jurisdiction and judicial regions" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "Un juez municipal forma parte del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, no del gobierno del municipio. “Municipal” describe una categoría judicial; el alcalde no nombra a ese juez ni dirige su sala.", "en": "A municipal judge belongs to the Court of First Instance, not to the municipal government. “Municipal” identifies a judicial category; the mayor does not appoint the judge or direct the division." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.001–5.002", "en": "Arts. 5.001–5.002" }, "fragment": "#page=16" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "El Tribunal de Apelaciones revisa sus decisiones conforme al recurso aplicable. La OAT ayuda a administrar recursos y operaciones; ni una queja administrativa ni una consulta al directorio sustituyen una revisión judicial.", "en": "The Court of Appeals reviews its decisions through the applicable proceeding. OAT supports resources and operations; an administrative complaint or directory inquiry does not replace judicial review." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006", "en": "Art. 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=14" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.016", "en": "Art. 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Una controversia de familia se presenta ante la sala competente de Primera Instancia. La existencia de una sala “municipal” no implica que el asunto se tramite en la alcaldía: ambas categorías de jueces son estatales. Una sentencia final puede ser objeto del recurso apelativo correspondiente; para localizar la sala, utiliza el mapa de regiones y el directorio judicial oficiales.", "en": "A family-law dispute is brought before the appropriate trial-court division. A “municipal” division does not mean the matter is handled at city hall: both judicial categories are state-level. A final judgment may be subject to the applicable appellate proceeding; use the official regional map and court directory to locate the division." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b30afed8b376", "locator": { "es": "Funcionamiento; competencia", "en": "Operation; jurisdiction" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.001–5.002", "en": "Arts. 5.001–5.002" }, "fragment": "#page=16" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006(a)", "en": "Art. 4.006(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 201-2003, capítulo V, según enmendada, establece la jurisdicción y organización de Primera Instancia y las atribuciones de sus jueces. La Constitución, art. V, sitúa a los tribunales en un sistema unificado y exige nombramiento gubernatorial con consejo y consentimiento del Senado.", "en": "Act 201-2003, chapter V, as amended, establishes trial-court jurisdiction, organization, and judicial powers. Constitution art. V places the courts in a unified system and requires gubernatorial appointment with Senate advice and consent." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5.001–5.004", "en": "Arts. 5.001–5.004" }, "fragment": "#page=15" }, { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, secs. 2, 8", "en": "Art. V, secs. 2, 8" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La ley dispone 253 plazas de jueces superiores, por términos de 16 años, y 85 de jueces municipales, por 12 años. Los nombra el gobernador con consejo y consentimiento del Senado; las asignaciones y funciones administrativas corresponden al sistema judicial. Estas cifras son plazas autorizadas, no un conteo de puestos ocupados hoy.", "en": "The law provides 253 superior-judge seats with 16-year terms and 85 municipal-judge seats with 12-year terms. The governor appoints them with Senate advice and consent; assignments and administrative functions belong to the judiciary. These are authorized seats, not a count of seats currently occupied." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 5.002", "en": "Art. 5.002" }, "fragment": "#page=16" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.012", "en": "Art. 2.012" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "No tiene una junta corporativa ni una junta de alcaldes. Las regiones cuentan con administración judicial y las salas ejercen las competencias asignadas por ley y por las reglas del Tribunal Supremo. La supervisión administrativa no permite sustituir los mecanismos de revisión de una decisión judicial.", "en": "It has neither a corporate board nor a board of mayors. Regions have judicial administration, and divisions exercise jurisdiction assigned by law and Supreme Court rules. Administrative supervision does not replace the procedures for reviewing a judicial decision." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.012–2.013, 5.001–5.004", "en": "Arts. 2.012–2.013, 5.001–5.004" }, "fragment": "#page=8" }, { "sourceId": "s-b30afed8b376", "locator": { "es": "Funcionamiento", "en": "Operation" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Mapa de regiones, salas y competencias", "en": "Regional map, divisions, and jurisdiction" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-de-primera-instancia/", "sourceIds": [ "s-b30afed8b376" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Directorio del Poder Judicial", "en": "Judicial branch directory" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/directorio-del-poder-judicial/", "sourceIds": [ "s-d75ae4e108f9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Formularios oficiales", "en": "Official forms" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/formularios/", "sourceIds": [ "s-fa7c05a2db9b" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "administracion-tribunales", "slug": "administracion-tribunales", "name": { "es": "Oficina de Administración de los Tribunales", "en": "Office of Courts Administration" }, "acronym": "", "aliases": [ "Oficina de Administración de los Tribunales", "Office of Courts Administration" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "judicial", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la oficina que asiste a la Presidencia del Tribunal Supremo en la administración del sistema de tribunales. Trabaja con recursos, presupuesto, procedimientos y servicios de apoyo; no es un foro para apelar sentencias.", "en": "Assists the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice in administering the court system. It handles resources, budgets, procedures, and support services; it is not a forum for appealing judgments." }, "legal": { "es": "La Constitución, art. V, sec. 7, dispone la dirección administrativa judicial y el nombramiento de su director. La Ley 201-2003, arts. 2.012 y 2.016, describe la autoridad de la Presidencia y la OAT. La Oficina forma parte del Poder Judicial; no es una agencia ejecutiva dependiente del gobernador.", "en": "Constitution art. V, sec. 7, provides for court administration and its director. Act 201-2003, arts. 2.012 and 2.016, describes the Chief Justice’s authority and OAT. The Office belongs to the judiciary; it is not an executive agency reporting to the governor." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "s-3d857d7ff84d", "s-44b655e08329", "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "s-d75ae4e108f9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director o directora administrativa de los Tribunales", "en": "Administrative Director of the Courts" }, "name": "Sigfrido Steidel Figueroa", "sourceIds": [ "s-3d857d7ff84d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "No tiene junta corporativa. La página institucional distingue el Consejo Asesor Judicial, integrado por jueces administradores de Apelaciones y de las regiones de Primera Instancia. Ese consejo asesora: no sustituye a la Presidencia del Supremo ni convierte a la OAT en tribunal de apelación.", "en": "It has no corporate board. The institutional page separately identifies the Judicial Advisory Council, comprising administrative judges from Appeals and trial-court regions. That council advises; it does not replace the Chief Justice or make OAT an appellate court." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-3d857d7ff84d", "s-ae0d8474d8f6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://poderjudicial.pr/oficina-administracion-de-los-tribunales/", "example": { "es": "Para encontrar una sala o un servicio de apoyo, una persona puede usar el directorio del Poder Judicial. La OAT contribuye a mantener el sistema administrativo que lo hace posible. Si esa persona discrepa de la decisión de un juez, debe distinguir esa gestión de información del recurso judicial que corresponda: el personal administrativo no puede reemplazar la adjudicación del caso.", "en": "Someone locating a court division or support service can use the judicial directory. OAT helps maintain the administrative system supporting those services. If the person disagrees with a judge’s decision, that information request must be distinguished from the appropriate judicial proceeding: administrative personnel cannot replace adjudication of the case." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Desarrolla un sistema administrativo uniforme y procura recursos humanos, instalaciones y fondos para que los tribunales funcionen. La administración sirve de apoyo al trabajo judicial; no determina el resultado de los litigios.", "Solicita y justifica fondos para el sistema y evalúa cómo las medidas legislativas afectan sus operaciones. Esto es distinto de aprobar leyes o asignar por sí sola todos los fondos públicos.", "Mantiene sistemas de información para divulgar, planificar y evaluar la actividad judicial y administrativa. También hace recomendaciones a la Presidencia sobre funcionamiento y asignaciones judiciales.", "Investiga conducta impropia del personal judicial, incluidos jueces que no sean del Supremo, según sus funciones oficiales. Investigar una queja administrativa y resolver un recurso judicial son procesos diferentes." ], "en": [ "Develops a uniform administrative system and facilitates staff, facilities, and funding for court operations. Administration supports judicial work; it does not determine litigation outcomes.", "Requests and justifies funding for the system and assesses how legislation affects its operations. This differs from enacting laws or independently appropriating all public funds.", "Maintains information systems for public information, planning, and evaluation of judicial and administrative activity. It also recommends operational improvements and judicial assignments to the Chief Justice.", "Investigates misconduct involving judicial personnel, including judges outside the Supreme Court, under its official responsibilities. Investigating an administrative complaint and deciding a judicial appeal are different processes." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la oficina que asiste a la Presidencia del Tribunal Supremo en la administración del sistema de tribunales. Trabaja con recursos, presupuesto, procedimientos y servicios de apoyo; no es un foro para apelar sentencias.", "en": "Assists the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice in administering the court system. It handles resources, budgets, procedures, and support services; it is not a forum for appealing judgments." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.016", "en": "Art. 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Funciones generales", "en": "General responsibilities" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Desarrolla un sistema administrativo uniforme y procura recursos humanos, instalaciones y fondos para que los tribunales funcionen. La administración sirve de apoyo al trabajo judicial; no determina el resultado de los litigios.", "en": "Develops a uniform administrative system and facilitates staff, facilities, and funding for court operations. Administration supports judicial work; it does not determine litigation outcomes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Sistema Administrativo Uniforme; Facilitación de Recursos", "en": "Uniform Administrative System; Resource Facilitation" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Solicita y justifica fondos para el sistema y evalúa cómo las medidas legislativas afectan sus operaciones. Esto es distinto de aprobar leyes o asignar por sí sola todos los fondos públicos.", "en": "Requests and justifies funding for the system and assesses how legislation affects its operations. This differs from enacting laws or independently appropriating all public funds." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Gestión Presupuestaria; Evaluación Legislativa", "en": "Budget Management; Legislative Assessment" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Mantiene sistemas de información para divulgar, planificar y evaluar la actividad judicial y administrativa. También hace recomendaciones a la Presidencia sobre funcionamiento y asignaciones judiciales.", "en": "Maintains information systems for public information, planning, and evaluation of judicial and administrative activity. It also recommends operational improvements and judicial assignments to the Chief Justice." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Sistemas de Información; Recomendaciones y Mejoras", "en": "Information Systems; Recommendations and Improvements" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Investiga conducta impropia del personal judicial, incluidos jueces que no sean del Supremo, según sus funciones oficiales. Investigar una queja administrativa y resolver un recurso judicial son procesos diferentes.", "en": "Investigates misconduct involving judicial personnel, including judges outside the Supreme Court, under its official responsibilities. Investigating an administrative complaint and deciding a judicial appeal are different processes." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Investigación de Conducta", "en": "Misconduct Investigations" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "El Supremo adopta reglas de administración; su Presidencia dirige el sistema; la Dirección Administrativa y la OAT ayudan a ejecutar esa tarea. Son funciones vinculadas, no tres tribunales de distinta jerarquía.", "en": "The Supreme Court adopts administrative rules; its Chief Justice directs the system; the Administrative Director and OAT help carry out that task. These are linked responsibilities, not three different levels of court." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, sec. 7", "en": "Art. 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Decisions are reviewed through the applicable judicial proceedings, not by asking OAT to change the ruling." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.016, 3.002, 4.006", "en": "Arts. 2.016, 3.002, 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006", "en": "Art. 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para encontrar una sala o un servicio de apoyo, una persona puede usar el directorio del Poder Judicial. La OAT contribuye a mantener el sistema administrativo que lo hace posible. Si esa persona discrepa de la decisión de un juez, debe distinguir esa gestión de información del recurso judicial que corresponda: el personal administrativo no puede reemplazar la adjudicación del caso.", "en": "Someone locating a court division or support service can use the judicial directory. OAT helps maintain the administrative system supporting those services. If the person disagrees with a judge’s decision, that information request must be distinguished from the appropriate judicial proceeding: administrative personnel cannot replace adjudication of the case." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Sistema Administrativo Uniforme; Facilitación de Recursos", "en": "Uniform Administrative System; Resource Facilitation" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 4.006", "en": "Art. 4.006" }, "fragment": "#page=14" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Constitución, art. V, sec. 7, dispone la dirección administrativa judicial y el nombramiento de su director. La Ley 201-2003, arts. 2.012 y 2.016, describe la autoridad de la Presidencia y la OAT. La Oficina forma parte del Poder Judicial; no es una agencia ejecutiva dependiente del gobernador.", "en": "Constitution art. V, sec. 7, provides for court administration and its director. Act 201-2003, arts. 2.012 and 2.016, describes the Chief Justice’s authority and OAT. The Office belongs to the judiciary; it is not an executive agency reporting to the governor." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-9e3a291bf6bc", "locator": { "es": "Art. V, sec. 7", "en": "Art. V, sec. 7" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 2.012, 2.016", "en": "Arts. 2.012, 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=8" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La Presidencia del Supremo nombra a la persona directora administrativa, que debe ser abogada y sirve a discreción de esa Presidencia. No es un nombramiento del gobernador sujeto a confirmación senatorial. El sitio oficial identifica a Sigfrido Steidel Figueroa como director; las direcciones auxiliares se designan con aprobación de la Presidencia.", "en": "The Chief Justice appoints the Administrative Director, who must be a lawyer and serves at the Chief Justice’s discretion. This is not a gubernatorial appointment subject to Senate confirmation. The official site identifies Sigfrido Steidel Figueroa as Director; assistant directors are designated with the Chief Justice’s approval." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.016", "en": "Art. 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Dirección Administrativa", "en": "Administrative Director" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "No tiene junta corporativa. La página institucional distingue el Consejo Asesor Judicial, integrado por jueces administradores de Apelaciones y de las regiones de Primera Instancia. Ese consejo asesora: no sustituye a la Presidencia del Supremo ni convierte a la OAT en tribunal de apelación.", "en": "It has no corporate board. The institutional page separately identifies the Judicial Advisory Council, comprising administrative judges from Appeals and trial-court regions. That council advises; it does not replace the Chief Justice or make OAT an appellate court." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3d857d7ff84d", "locator": { "es": "Consejo Asesor Judicial", "en": "Judicial Advisory Council" } }, { "sourceId": "s-ae0d8474d8f6", "locator": { "es": "Art. 2.016", "en": "Art. 2.016" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones y contacto de la OAT", "en": "OAT responsibilities and contact information" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/oficina-administracion-de-los-tribunales/", "sourceIds": [ "s-3d857d7ff84d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Directorio judicial", "en": "Court directory" }, "url": "https://poderjudicial.pr/directorio-del-poder-judicial/", "sourceIds": [ "s-d75ae4e108f9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "junta-supervision-fiscal", "slug": "junta-supervision-fiscal", "name": { "es": "Junta de Supervisión y Administración Financiera", "en": "Financial Oversight and Management Board" }, "acronym": "JSAF / FOMB", "aliases": [ "Junta de Supervisión y Administración Financiera", "Financial Oversight and Management Board" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "board", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Certifica planes fiscales y presupuestos y ejerce las facultades que le concede PROMESA.", "en": "Certifies fiscal plans and budgets and exercises the powers granted by PROMESA." }, "legal": { "es": "PROMESA, Ley Pública 114-187", "en": "PROMESA, Public Law 114-187" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-b1a59ffe8faf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia o dirección", "en": "Presiding or executive leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Consultar composición y nombramientos en las fuentes oficiales.", "en": "Consult official sources for composition and appointments." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://oversightboard.pr.gov/about-us/", "example": { "es": "La autonomía o independencia descrita por una ley no crea una cuarta rama constitucional. Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. Examine the responsibilities, controls, and attachments established by current law." } }, { "id": "ogpe", "slug": "ogpe", "name": { "es": "Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos", "en": "Permits Management Office" }, "acronym": "OGPe", "aliases": [ "Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos", "Permits Management Office" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "economy" ], "summary": { "es": "Gestiona trámites de permisos y autorizaciones dentro del sistema de permisos.", "en": "Manages permit and authorization processes within the permitting system." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 161-2009, según enmendada", "en": "Act 161-2009, as amended" }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9f9645d523df", "s-7eefc16e7d6f" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia o dirección", "en": "Presiding or executive leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Consultar composición y nombramientos en las fuentes oficiales.", "en": "Consult official sources for composition and appointments." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.permisos.pr.gov/" }, { "id": "municipio-adjuntas", "slug": "municipio-adjuntas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Adjuntas", "en": "Municipality of Adjuntas" }, "acronym": "Adjuntas", "aliases": [ "Adjuntas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Adjuntas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Adjuntas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ea0e03568b36", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/adjuntas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-aguada", "slug": "municipio-aguada", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Aguada", "en": "Municipality of Aguada" }, "acronym": "Aguada", "aliases": [ "Aguada" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Aguada. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Aguada. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e21140d818f1", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/aguada", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-aguadilla", "slug": "municipio-aguadilla", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Aguadilla", "en": "Municipality of Aguadilla" }, "acronym": "Aguadilla", "aliases": [ "Aguadilla" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Aguadilla. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Aguadilla. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-5328d2c0ac38", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/aguadilla", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-aguas-buenas", "slug": "municipio-aguas-buenas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Aguas Buenas", "en": "Municipality of Aguas Buenas" }, "acronym": "Aguas Buenas", "aliases": [ "Aguas Buenas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Aguas Buenas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Aguas Buenas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-cab2c332cffd", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/aguas-buenas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-aibonito", "slug": "municipio-aibonito", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Aibonito", "en": "Municipality of Aibonito" }, "acronym": "Aibonito", "aliases": [ "Aibonito" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Aibonito. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Aibonito. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0f965a99a164", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/aibonito", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-anasco", "slug": "municipio-anasco", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Añasco", "en": "Municipality of Añasco" }, "acronym": "Añasco", "aliases": [ "Añasco" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Añasco. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Añasco. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c8970aa549b1", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/anasco", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-arecibo", "slug": "municipio-arecibo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Arecibo", "en": "Municipality of Arecibo" }, "acronym": "Arecibo", "aliases": [ "Arecibo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Arecibo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Arecibo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ae65af159505", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/arecibo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-arroyo", "slug": "municipio-arroyo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Arroyo", "en": "Municipality of Arroyo" }, "acronym": "Arroyo", "aliases": [ "Arroyo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Arroyo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Arroyo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1966caf1004e", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/arroyo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-barceloneta", "slug": "municipio-barceloneta", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Barceloneta", "en": "Municipality of Barceloneta" }, "acronym": "Barceloneta", "aliases": [ "Barceloneta" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Barceloneta. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Barceloneta. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-8c4fa86a783b", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/barceloneta", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-barranquitas", "slug": "municipio-barranquitas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Barranquitas", "en": "Municipality of Barranquitas" }, "acronym": "Barranquitas", "aliases": [ "Barranquitas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Barranquitas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Barranquitas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d3659d2a3d8f", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/barranquitas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-bayamon", "slug": "municipio-bayamon", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Bayamón", "en": "Municipality of Bayamón" }, "acronym": "Bayamón", "aliases": [ "Bayamón" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Bayamón. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Bayamón. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-94292816babe", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/bayamon", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-cabo-rojo", "slug": "municipio-cabo-rojo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Cabo Rojo", "en": "Municipality of Cabo Rojo" }, "acronym": "Cabo Rojo", "aliases": [ "Cabo Rojo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Cabo Rojo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Cabo Rojo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e298fcbc5ec3", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/cabo-rojo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-caguas", "slug": "municipio-caguas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Caguas", "en": "Municipality of Caguas" }, "acronym": "Caguas", "aliases": [ "Caguas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Caguas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Caguas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-8df322a56d5e", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. 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Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Camuy. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-6301ab6e4978", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/camuy", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-canovanas", "slug": "municipio-canovanas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Canóvanas", "en": "Municipality of Canóvanas" }, "acronym": "Canóvanas", "aliases": [ "Canóvanas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Canóvanas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Canóvanas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-52664d85f939", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/canovanas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-carolina", "slug": "municipio-carolina", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Carolina", "en": "Municipality of Carolina" }, "acronym": "Carolina", "aliases": [ "Carolina" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Carolina. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Carolina. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-76d916e83dbe", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/carolina", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-catano", "slug": "municipio-catano", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Cataño", "en": "Municipality of Cataño" }, "acronym": "Cataño", "aliases": [ "Cataño" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Cataño. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Cataño. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-341e049d80ee", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/catano", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-cayey", "slug": "municipio-cayey", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Cayey", "en": "Municipality of Cayey" }, "acronym": "Cayey", "aliases": [ "Cayey" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Cayey. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Cayey. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-7dda50b05365", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/cayey", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-ceiba", "slug": "municipio-ceiba", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Ceiba", "en": "Municipality of Ceiba" }, "acronym": "Ceiba", "aliases": [ "Ceiba" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Ceiba. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Ceiba. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c446515424a2", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/ceiba", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-ciales", "slug": "municipio-ciales", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Ciales", "en": "Municipality of Ciales" }, "acronym": "Ciales", "aliases": [ "Ciales" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Ciales. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Ciales. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-51826c1cbffa", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/ciales", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-cidra", "slug": "municipio-cidra", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Cidra", "en": "Municipality of Cidra" }, "acronym": "Cidra", "aliases": [ "Cidra" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Cidra. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Cidra. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-60b4abaa86a8", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/cidra", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-coamo", "slug": "municipio-coamo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Coamo", "en": "Municipality of Coamo" }, "acronym": "Coamo", "aliases": [ "Coamo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Coamo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Coamo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1e8655cbbbdc", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/coamo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-comerio", "slug": "municipio-comerio", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Comerío", "en": "Municipality of Comerío" }, "acronym": "Comerío", "aliases": [ "Comerío" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Comerío. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Comerío. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-56b0fd406452", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/comerio", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-corozal", "slug": "municipio-corozal", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Corozal", "en": "Municipality of Corozal" }, "acronym": "Corozal", "aliases": [ "Corozal" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Corozal. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Corozal. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-07a11af3ec08", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/corozal", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-culebra", "slug": "municipio-culebra", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Culebra", "en": "Municipality of Culebra" }, "acronym": "Culebra", "aliases": [ "Culebra" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Culebra. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Culebra. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2dbfe5c4080b", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/culebra", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-dorado", "slug": "municipio-dorado", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Dorado", "en": "Municipality of Dorado" }, "acronym": "Dorado", "aliases": [ "Dorado" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Dorado. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Dorado. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1682831fdaae", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/dorado", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-fajardo", "slug": "municipio-fajardo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Fajardo", "en": "Municipality of Fajardo" }, "acronym": "Fajardo", "aliases": [ "Fajardo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Fajardo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Fajardo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0554113db724", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/fajardo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-florida", "slug": "municipio-florida", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Florida", "en": "Municipality of Florida" }, "acronym": "Florida", "aliases": [ "Florida" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Florida. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Florida. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-843cca8b3982", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/florida", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-guanica", "slug": "municipio-guanica", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Guánica", "en": "Municipality of Guánica" }, "acronym": "Guánica", "aliases": [ "Guánica" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Guánica. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Guánica. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-af6676631407", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/guanica", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-guayama", "slug": "municipio-guayama", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Guayama", "en": "Municipality of Guayama" }, "acronym": "Guayama", "aliases": [ "Guayama" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Guayama. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Guayama. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-39e61eaa7b16", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/guayama", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-guayanilla", "slug": "municipio-guayanilla", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Guayanilla", "en": "Municipality of Guayanilla" }, "acronym": "Guayanilla", "aliases": [ "Guayanilla" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Guayanilla. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Guayanilla. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-a276bd60135a", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/guayanilla", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-guaynabo", "slug": "municipio-guaynabo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Guaynabo", "en": "Municipality of Guaynabo" }, "acronym": "Guaynabo", "aliases": [ "Guaynabo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Guaynabo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Guaynabo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-369bb79f46e2", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/guaynabo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-gurabo", "slug": "municipio-gurabo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Gurabo", "en": "Municipality of Gurabo" }, "acronym": "Gurabo", "aliases": [ "Gurabo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Gurabo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Gurabo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2392503f38b4", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/gurabo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-hatillo", "slug": "municipio-hatillo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Hatillo", "en": "Municipality of Hatillo" }, "acronym": "Hatillo", "aliases": [ "Hatillo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Hatillo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Hatillo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9099f7da0302", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/hatillo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-hormigueros", "slug": "municipio-hormigueros", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Hormigueros", "en": "Municipality of Hormigueros" }, "acronym": "Hormigueros", "aliases": [ "Hormigueros" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Hormigueros. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Hormigueros. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-64a8ccd5a780", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/hormigueros", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-humacao", "slug": "municipio-humacao", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Humacao", "en": "Municipality of Humacao" }, "acronym": "Humacao", "aliases": [ "Humacao" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Humacao. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Humacao. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d6855c294326", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/humacao", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-isabela", "slug": "municipio-isabela", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Isabela", "en": "Municipality of Isabela" }, "acronym": "Isabela", "aliases": [ "Isabela" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Isabela. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Isabela. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-8677709b62ac", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/isabela", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-jayuya", "slug": "municipio-jayuya", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Jayuya", "en": "Municipality of Jayuya" }, "acronym": "Jayuya", "aliases": [ "Jayuya" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Jayuya. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Jayuya. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1d714d478524", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/jayuya", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-juana-diaz", "slug": "municipio-juana-diaz", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Juana Díaz", "en": "Municipality of Juana Díaz" }, "acronym": "Juana Díaz", "aliases": [ "Juana Díaz" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Juana Díaz. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Juana Díaz. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-50ab518ec8bc", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/juana-diaz", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-juncos", "slug": "municipio-juncos", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Juncos", "en": "Municipality of Juncos" }, "acronym": "Juncos", "aliases": [ "Juncos" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Juncos. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Juncos. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-10eb1daec44f", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/juncos", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-lajas", "slug": "municipio-lajas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Lajas", "en": "Municipality of Lajas" }, "acronym": "Lajas", "aliases": [ "Lajas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Lajas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Lajas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-8f5784b85af7", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/lajas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-lares", "slug": "municipio-lares", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Lares", "en": "Municipality of Lares" }, "acronym": "Lares", "aliases": [ "Lares" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Lares. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Lares. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-46f7e30a18c6", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/lares", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-las-marias", "slug": "municipio-las-marias", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Las Marías", "en": "Municipality of Las Marías" }, "acronym": "Las Marías", "aliases": [ "Las Marías" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Las Marías. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Las Marías. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-876cfebf047b", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/las-marias", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-las-piedras", "slug": "municipio-las-piedras", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Las Piedras", "en": "Municipality of Las Piedras" }, "acronym": "Las Piedras", "aliases": [ "Las Piedras" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Las Piedras. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Las Piedras. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d1fa65b235df", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/las-piedras", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-loiza", "slug": "municipio-loiza", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Loíza", "en": "Municipality of Loíza" }, "acronym": "Loíza", "aliases": [ "Loíza" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Loíza. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Loíza. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-443d02259c90", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/loiza", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-luquillo", "slug": "municipio-luquillo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Luquillo", "en": "Municipality of Luquillo" }, "acronym": "Luquillo", "aliases": [ "Luquillo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Luquillo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Luquillo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d612ba3cedb4", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/luquillo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-manati", "slug": "municipio-manati", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Manatí", "en": "Municipality of Manatí" }, "acronym": "Manatí", "aliases": [ "Manatí" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Manatí. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Manatí. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9ef0d20884bc", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/manati", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-maricao", "slug": "municipio-maricao", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Maricao", "en": "Municipality of Maricao" }, "acronym": "Maricao", "aliases": [ "Maricao" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Maricao. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Maricao. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-dcacbe55caba", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/maricao", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-maunabo", "slug": "municipio-maunabo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Maunabo", "en": "Municipality of Maunabo" }, "acronym": "Maunabo", "aliases": [ "Maunabo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Maunabo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Maunabo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-782390f0e385", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/maunabo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-mayaguez", "slug": "municipio-mayaguez", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Mayagüez", "en": "Municipality of Mayagüez" }, "acronym": "Mayagüez", "aliases": [ "Mayagüez" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Mayagüez. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Mayagüez. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-879bd13898b5", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/mayaguez", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-moca", "slug": "municipio-moca", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Moca", "en": "Municipality of Moca" }, "acronym": "Moca", "aliases": [ "Moca" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Moca. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Moca. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-84a0e474ca76", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/moca", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-morovis", "slug": "municipio-morovis", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Morovis", "en": "Municipality of Morovis" }, "acronym": "Morovis", "aliases": [ "Morovis" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Morovis. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Morovis. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-441d09339e00", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/morovis", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-naguabo", "slug": "municipio-naguabo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Naguabo", "en": "Municipality of Naguabo" }, "acronym": "Naguabo", "aliases": [ "Naguabo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Naguabo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Naguabo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d6fc93c3a61e", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/naguabo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-naranjito", "slug": "municipio-naranjito", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Naranjito", "en": "Municipality of Naranjito" }, "acronym": "Naranjito", "aliases": [ "Naranjito" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Naranjito. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Naranjito. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-95e1156bf87e", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/naranjito", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-orocovis", "slug": "municipio-orocovis", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Orocovis", "en": "Municipality of Orocovis" }, "acronym": "Orocovis", "aliases": [ "Orocovis" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Orocovis. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Orocovis. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-ea05a3482c60", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/orocovis", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-patillas", "slug": "municipio-patillas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Patillas", "en": "Municipality of Patillas" }, "acronym": "Patillas", "aliases": [ "Patillas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Patillas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Patillas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9b27a3ad931f", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/patillas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-penuelas", "slug": "municipio-penuelas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Peñuelas", "en": "Municipality of Peñuelas" }, "acronym": "Peñuelas", "aliases": [ "Peñuelas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Peñuelas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Peñuelas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-260aca8462bd", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/penuelas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-ponce", "slug": "municipio-ponce", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Ponce", "en": "Municipality of Ponce" }, "acronym": "Ponce", "aliases": [ "Ponce" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Ponce. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Ponce. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-3872e3bcf777", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/ponce", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-quebradillas", "slug": "municipio-quebradillas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Quebradillas", "en": "Municipality of Quebradillas" }, "acronym": "Quebradillas", "aliases": [ "Quebradillas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Quebradillas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Quebradillas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f0cbe1f75553", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/quebradillas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-rincon", "slug": "municipio-rincon", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Rincón", "en": "Municipality of Rincón" }, "acronym": "Rincón", "aliases": [ "Rincón" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Rincón. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Rincón. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-21819c467749", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/rincon", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-rio-grande", "slug": "municipio-rio-grande", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Río Grande", "en": "Municipality of Río Grande" }, "acronym": "Río Grande", "aliases": [ "Río Grande" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Río Grande. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Río Grande. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-daaf5e36667c", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/rio-grande", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-sabana-grande", "slug": "municipio-sabana-grande", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Sabana Grande", "en": "Municipality of Sabana Grande" }, "acronym": "Sabana Grande", "aliases": [ "Sabana Grande" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Sabana Grande. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Sabana Grande. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c731dd1e4fd2", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/sabana-grande", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-salinas", "slug": "municipio-salinas", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Salinas", "en": "Municipality of Salinas" }, "acronym": "Salinas", "aliases": [ "Salinas" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Salinas. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Salinas. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-54eb7664b37c", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/salinas", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-san-german", "slug": "municipio-san-german", "name": { "es": "Municipio de San Germán", "en": "Municipality of San Germán" }, "acronym": "San Germán", "aliases": [ "San Germán" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de San Germán. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of San Germán. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0c1dc22b58c4", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/san-german", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-san-juan", "slug": "municipio-san-juan", "name": { "es": "Municipio de San Juan", "en": "Municipality of San Juan" }, "acronym": "San Juan", "aliases": [ "San Juan" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de San Juan. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of San Juan. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-cf1369cf5e40", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/san-juan", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-san-lorenzo", "slug": "municipio-san-lorenzo", "name": { "es": "Municipio de San Lorenzo", "en": "Municipality of San Lorenzo" }, "acronym": "San Lorenzo", "aliases": [ "San Lorenzo" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de San Lorenzo. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of San Lorenzo. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d77af5cf17a9", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/san-lorenzo", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-san-sebastian", "slug": "municipio-san-sebastian", "name": { "es": "Municipio de San Sebastián", "en": "Municipality of San Sebastián" }, "acronym": "San Sebastián", "aliases": [ "San Sebastián" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de San Sebastián. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of San Sebastián. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-3e9245434449", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/san-sebastian", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-santa-isabel", "slug": "municipio-santa-isabel", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Santa Isabel", "en": "Municipality of Santa Isabel" }, "acronym": "Santa Isabel", "aliases": [ "Santa Isabel" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Santa Isabel. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Santa Isabel. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0de75564e56e", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/santa-isabel", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-toa-alta", "slug": "municipio-toa-alta", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Toa Alta", "en": "Municipality of Toa Alta" }, "acronym": "Toa Alta", "aliases": [ "Toa Alta" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Toa Alta. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Toa Alta. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-2597c9acdeb3", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/toa-alta", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-toa-baja", "slug": "municipio-toa-baja", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Toa Baja", "en": "Municipality of Toa Baja" }, "acronym": "Toa Baja", "aliases": [ "Toa Baja" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Toa Baja. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Toa Baja. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-607ce4b145e9", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/toa-baja", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-trujillo-alto", "slug": "municipio-trujillo-alto", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Trujillo Alto", "en": "Municipality of Trujillo Alto" }, "acronym": "Trujillo Alto", "aliases": [ "Trujillo Alto" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Trujillo Alto. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Trujillo Alto. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f7d51a2a4412", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/trujillo-alto", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-utuado", "slug": "municipio-utuado", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Utuado", "en": "Municipality of Utuado" }, "acronym": "Utuado", "aliases": [ "Utuado" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Utuado. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Utuado. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9fb7bd6a9663", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/utuado", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-vega-alta", "slug": "municipio-vega-alta", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Vega Alta", "en": "Municipality of Vega Alta" }, "acronym": "Vega Alta", "aliases": [ "Vega Alta" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Vega Alta. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Vega Alta. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-779b22960c0f", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/vega-alta", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-vega-baja", "slug": "municipio-vega-baja", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Vega Baja", "en": "Municipality of Vega Baja" }, "acronym": "Vega Baja", "aliases": [ "Vega Baja" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Vega Baja. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Vega Baja. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-dfc23d1fd4b0", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/vega-baja", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-vieques", "slug": "municipio-vieques", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Vieques", "en": "Municipality of Vieques" }, "acronym": "Vieques", "aliases": [ "Vieques" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Vieques. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Vieques. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d3ba16c1e43f", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/vieques", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-villalba", "slug": "municipio-villalba", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Villalba", "en": "Municipality of Villalba" }, "acronym": "Villalba", "aliases": [ "Villalba" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Villalba. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Villalba. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-924b4c39e889", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/villalba", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-yabucoa", "slug": "municipio-yabucoa", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Yabucoa", "en": "Municipality of Yabucoa" }, "acronym": "Yabucoa", "aliases": [ "Yabucoa" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Yabucoa. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Yabucoa. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-5407412804a7", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/yabucoa", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "municipio-yauco", "slug": "municipio-yauco", "name": { "es": "Municipio de Yauco", "en": "Municipality of Yauco" }, "acronym": "Yauco", "aliases": [ "Yauco" ], "level": "municipal", "branch": "local", "kind": "municipality", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Gobierno local de Yauco. Su Rama Ejecutiva está a cargo de la alcaldía y su Rama Legislativa de la legislatura municipal.", "en": "Local government of Yauco. Its executive branch is led by the mayor and its legislative branch by the municipal legislature." }, "legal": { "es": "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, Ley 107-2020, según enmendada.", "en": "Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act 107-2020, as amended." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-594ebd3ee682", "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Alcalde o alcaldesa; elección popular", "en": "Mayor; popular election" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La legislatura municipal es un cuerpo electo distinto de la alcaldía. Aprueba ordenanzas y resoluciones y ejerce las facultades municipales que le asigna el Código. Su presidencia y miembros se consultan en el portal municipal.", "en": "The municipal legislature is an elected body separate from the mayor. It adopts ordinances and resolutions and exercises powers assigned by the Municipal Code. Consult the municipal website for its president and members." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f5707de30be6" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://pr.gov/directorio-municipos/yauco", "responsibilities": { "es": [ "La alcaldía dirige la administración municipal.", "La legislatura municipal adopta ordenanzas y resoluciones conforme al Código Municipal.", "Las competencias y la organización local se consultan en el Código y los documentos de cada municipio." ], "en": [ "The mayor heads municipal administration.", "The municipal legislature adopts ordinances and resolutions under the Municipal Code.", "Consult the Code and each municipality’s records for local powers and organization." ] } }, { "id": "policia-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "policia-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Policía de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Police" }, "acronym": "PPR", "aliases": [ "PPR", "Policía", "Police" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Organismo civil autónomo que protege la seguridad pública y ejerce funciones policiales. Su administración inmediata corresponde al superintendente.", "en": "An autonomous civilian institution responsible for public safety and police functions. Its immediate administration belongs to the superintendent." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 83-2025, Ley de la Policía de Puerto Rico.", "en": "Act 83-2025, Puerto Rico Police Act." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-0b83d1e4d0c5", "s-0993e7e5c928" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Superintendente", "en": "Superintendent" }, "name": "Joseph González", "sourceIds": [ "s-0993e7e5c928" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "La ley coloca la administración inmediata bajo el superintendente y la autoridad suprema bajo el gobernador. No se presenta como una corporación regida por junta.", "en": "The statute places immediate administration with the superintendent and supreme authority with the governor. This is not presented as a board-governed corporation." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-0b83d1e4d0c5" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "website": "https://policia.pr.gov/" }, { "id": "fema", "slug": "fema", "name": { "es": "Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias", "en": "Federal Emergency Management Agency" }, "acronym": "FEMA", "aliases": [ "Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias", "Federal Emergency Management Agency", "FEMA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Coordina funciones federales de preparación, respuesta, recuperación y mitigación ante desastres, incluida su labor en Puerto Rico.", "en": "Coordinates federal disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, including work in Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-94b78d3eef86", "s-5b3c420a1767" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-5b3c420a1767" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4339" }, { "id": "epa", "slug": "epa", "name": { "es": "Agencia de Protección Ambiental — Puerto Rico", "en": "Environmental Protection Agency — Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "EPA", "aliases": [ "Agencia de Protección Ambiental — Puerto Rico", "Environmental Protection Agency — Puerto Rico", "EPA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Ejerce funciones federales de protección ambiental en Puerto Rico, en el marco de la Región 2.", "en": "Carries out federal environmental protection responsibilities in Puerto Rico within Region 2." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-9f15b8b6da66" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-9f15b8b6da66" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.epa.gov/pr" }, { "id": "ssa", "slug": "ssa", "name": { "es": "Administración del Seguro Social", "en": "Social Security Administration" }, "acronym": "SSA", "aliases": [ "Administración del Seguro Social", "Social Security Administration", "SSA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "independent", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra programas federales de Seguro Social y servicios relacionados para personas en Puerto Rico.", "en": "Administers federal Social Security programs and related services for people in Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e2d07fa0e00b" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e2d07fa0e00b" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.ssa.gov/ny/", "example": { "es": "La autonomía o independencia descrita por una ley no crea una cuarta rama constitucional. Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. Examine the responsibilities, controls, and attachments established by current law." } }, { "id": "hud", "slug": "hud", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de Estados Unidos", "en": "U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development" }, "acronym": "HUD", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de Estados Unidos", "U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development", "HUD" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "housing" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra programas federales de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario que incluyen a Puerto Rico.", "en": "Administers federal housing and community-development programs that include Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e087340bd3b1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e64c036f0680" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.hud.gov/states/puerto-rico" }, { "id": "uscis", "slug": "uscis", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos", "en": "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services" }, "acronym": "USCIS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos", "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services", "USCIS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "Tramita beneficios de inmigración y ciudadanía; su directorio incluye oficinas de campo.", "en": "Processes immigration and citizenship benefits; its directory includes field offices." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-582234de1e56" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-582234de1e56" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices" }, { "id": "tribunal-federal", "slug": "tribunal-federal", "name": { "es": "Tribunal de Distrito de Estados Unidos para Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USDC", "aliases": [ "Tribunal de Distrito de Estados Unidos para Puerto Rico", "U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico", "USDC" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "judicial", "kind": "court", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Atiende asuntos bajo la jurisdicción de los tribunales federales en el Distrito de Puerto Rico.", "en": "Hears matters within federal district-court jurisdiction in the District of Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-880d1e29975c" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-880d1e29975c" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/" }, { "id": "probatoria-federal", "slug": "probatoria-federal", "name": { "es": "Oficina de Probatoria de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Probation Office — District of Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USPO", "aliases": [ "Oficina de Probatoria de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "U.S. Probation Office — District of Puerto Rico", "USPO" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "judicial", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Realiza funciones de investigación y supervisión de probatoria en el sistema judicial federal del distrito.", "en": "Performs probation investigation and supervision responsibilities in the district’s federal judicial system." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-3a0f0cd03586" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-3a0f0cd03586" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.prp.uscourts.gov/" }, { "id": "fiscalia-federal", "slug": "fiscalia-federal", "name": { "es": "Fiscalía de Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Attorney’s Office — District of Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USAO", "aliases": [ "Fiscalía de Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Puerto Rico", "U.S. Attorney’s Office — District of Puerto Rico", "USAO" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Representa a Estados Unidos en asuntos de su jurisdicción en el Distrito de Puerto Rico.", "en": "Represents the United States in matters within its jurisdiction in the District of Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-6c3a74c8711a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-6c3a74c8711a" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr" }, { "id": "fbi", "slug": "fbi", "name": { "es": "Buró Federal de Investigaciones — San Juan", "en": "Federal Bureau of Investigation — San Juan" }, "acronym": "FBI", "aliases": [ "Buró Federal de Investigaciones — San Juan", "Federal Bureau of Investigation — San Juan", "FBI" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Investiga violaciones de leyes federales y atiende funciones de seguridad nacional a través de la oficina de San Juan.", "en": "Investigates federal-law violations and handles national-security responsibilities through the San Juan field office." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-3bb48774e719" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-3bb48774e719" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sanjuan" }, { "id": "cbp", "slug": "cbp", "name": { "es": "Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza", "en": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection" }, "acronym": "CBP", "aliases": [ "Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza", "U.S. Customs and Border Protection", "CBP" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Ejerce funciones federales de aduanas y control fronterizo, incluidos puertos de entrada en Puerto Rico.", "en": "Carries out federal customs and border responsibilities, including Puerto Rico ports of entry." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-121ecd3c7071", "s-68b3c9859b4e" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-68b3c9859b4e" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.cbp.gov/about/contact/ports/pr" }, { "id": "bosque-el-yunque", "slug": "bosque-el-yunque", "name": { "es": "Servicio Forestal — Bosque Nacional El Yunque", "en": "Forest Service — El Yunque National Forest" }, "acronym": "USFS", "aliases": [ "Servicio Forestal — Bosque Nacional El Yunque", "Forest Service — El Yunque National Forest", "USFS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra el Bosque Nacional El Yunque y sus recursos bajo el Servicio Forestal federal.", "en": "Manages El Yunque National Forest and its resources within the federal Forest Service." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f25717d93e93" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f25717d93e93" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/elyunque" }, { "id": "sitio-historico-san-juan", "slug": "sitio-historico-san-juan", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Parques Nacionales — Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan", "en": "National Park Service — San Juan National Historic Site" }, "acronym": "NPS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Parques Nacionales — Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan", "National Park Service — San Juan National Historic Site", "NPS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "culture" ], "summary": { "es": "Conserva e interpreta el Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan.", "en": "Preserves and interprets San Juan National Historic Site." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-70cfaeb3974d" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-70cfaeb3974d" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm" }, { "id": "veteranos-caribe", "slug": "veteranos-caribe", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos — Sistema de Salud del Caribe", "en": "Veterans Affairs — Caribbean Healthcare System" }, "acronym": "VA", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos — Sistema de Salud del Caribe", "Veterans Affairs — Caribbean Healthcare System", "VA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "health" ], "summary": { "es": "Presta servicios de salud para veteranos elegibles a través del sistema del Caribe.", "en": "Provides health care to eligible veterans through the Caribbean healthcare system." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-31fb0521d6c7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-31fb0521d6c7" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.va.gov/caribbean-health-care/" }, { "id": "sba", "slug": "sba", "name": { "es": "Administración de Pequeños Negocios — Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes", "en": "Small Business Administration — Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands" }, "acronym": "SBA", "aliases": [ "Administración de Pequeños Negocios — Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes", "Small Business Administration — Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands", "SBA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "economy" ], "summary": { "es": "Apoya a pequeñas empresas mediante orientación y programas federales; su oficina distrital sirve a Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes.", "en": "Supports small businesses through guidance and federal programs; its district office serves Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-4c9019a50bdd" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-4c9019a50bdd" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.sba.gov/district/puerto-rico-us-virgin-islands" }, { "id": "irs", "slug": "irs", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Impuestos Internos de Estados Unidos", "en": "Internal Revenue Service" }, "acronym": "IRS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Impuestos Internos de Estados Unidos", "Internal Revenue Service", "IRS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra contribuciones federales y servicios de asistencia tributaria. Sus oficinas de Puerto Rico pertenecen al sistema federal, distinto de Hacienda.", "en": "Administers federal taxes and taxpayer assistance. Its Puerto Rico offices belong to the federal system, distinct from Puerto Rico’s Treasury." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-91168785b265" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-91168785b265" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-in-puerto-rico" }, { "id": "meteorologia-san-juan", "slug": "meteorologia-san-juan", "name": { "es": "Servicio Nacional de Meteorología — San Juan", "en": "National Weather Service — San Juan" }, "acronym": "NWS", "aliases": [ "Servicio Nacional de Meteorología — San Juan", "National Weather Service — San Juan", "NWS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Produce pronósticos, avisos y otra información meteorológica para su área de servicio en Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes.", "en": "Produces forecasts, warnings, and other weather information for its Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands service area." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-f584b40fb4bf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-f584b40fb4bf" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.weather.gov/sju/" }, { "id": "faa-san-juan", "slug": "faa-san-juan", "name": { "es": "Administración Federal de Aviación — San Juan FSDO", "en": "Federal Aviation Administration — San Juan FSDO" }, "acronym": "FAA", "aliases": [ "Administración Federal de Aviación — San Juan FSDO", "Federal Aviation Administration — San Juan FSDO", "FAA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "La oficina de estándares de vuelo de San Juan atiende responsabilidades federales de seguridad de la aviación.", "en": "The San Juan Flight Standards District Office handles federal aviation-safety responsibilities." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1dc539b53535" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-1dc539b53535" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/sju" }, { "id": "usda-desarrollo-rural", "slug": "usda-desarrollo-rural", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos — Desarrollo Rural", "en": "U.S. Department of Agriculture — Rural Development" }, "acronym": "USDA RD", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos — Desarrollo Rural", "U.S. Department of Agriculture — Rural Development", "USDA RD" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "economy" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra programas federales de desarrollo rural, incluidos programas disponibles en Puerto Rico.", "en": "Administers federal rural-development programs, including programs available in Puerto Rico." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c62df7ff69f1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Director estatal de Desarrollo Rural en Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Rural Development state director" }, "name": "Nelson Albino Ruiz", "sourceIds": [ "s-c62df7ff69f1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17" }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-c62df7ff69f1" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/pr" }, { "id": "vida-silvestre-caribe", "slug": "vida-silvestre-caribe", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre — Oficina del Caribe", "en": "Fish and Wildlife Service — Caribbean Ecological Services" }, "acronym": "USFWS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre — Oficina del Caribe", "Fish and Wildlife Service — Caribbean Ecological Services", "USFWS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Atiende conservación de especies y hábitats a través de la oficina de servicios ecológicos del Caribe.", "en": "Handles species and habitat conservation through the Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-11a1ea5bcaa0" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-11a1ea5bcaa0" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.fws.gov/office/caribbean-ecological-services" }, { "id": "ingenieros-ejercito", "slug": "ingenieros-ejercito", "name": { "es": "Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USACE", "aliases": [ "Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Puerto Rico", "USACE" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Realiza funciones federales de ingeniería y proyectos de infraestructura en Puerto Rico dentro de su jurisdicción.", "en": "Performs federal engineering and infrastructure-project responsibilities in Puerto Rico within its jurisdiction." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1af1ccb09cec" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-192eaf7f3bc9" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Office-Locations/" }, { "id": "eeoc", "slug": "eeoc", "name": { "es": "Comisión para la Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo — San Juan", "en": "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — San Juan" }, "acronym": "EEOC", "aliases": [ "Comisión para la Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo — San Juan", "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — San Juan", "EEOC" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "independent", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "La oficina local de San Juan atiende funciones federales contra la discriminación en el empleo.", "en": "The San Juan local office handles federal employment-discrimination responsibilities." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-670e463495b0" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-670e463495b0" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/sanjuan", "example": { "es": "La autonomía o independencia descrita por una ley no crea una cuarta rama constitucional. Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. Examine the responsibilities, controls, and attachments established by current law." } }, { "id": "nlrb", "slug": "nlrb", "name": { "es": "Junta Nacional de Relaciones del Trabajo — Región 12", "en": "National Labor Relations Board — Region 12" }, "acronym": "NLRB", "aliases": [ "Junta Nacional de Relaciones del Trabajo — Región 12", "National Labor Relations Board — Region 12", "NLRB" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "independent", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "family" ], "summary": { "es": "La Región 12 incluye a Puerto Rico en sus funciones de relaciones laborales bajo la ley federal.", "en": "Region 12 includes Puerto Rico in its federal labor-relations responsibilities." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-24a61d0f653c" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-24a61d0f653c" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/who-we-are/regional-offices/region-12-tampa", "example": { "es": "La autonomía o independencia descrita por una ley no crea una cuarta rama constitucional. Revisa qué funciones, controles y adscripciones establece el texto vigente.", "en": "Autonomy or independence described by statute does not create a fourth constitutional branch. Examine the responsibilities, controls, and attachments established by current law." } }, { "id": "dea-caribe", "slug": "dea-caribe", "name": { "es": "Administración para el Control de Drogas — División del Caribe", "en": "Drug Enforcement Administration — Caribbean Division" }, "acronym": "DEA", "aliases": [ "Administración para el Control de Drogas — División del Caribe", "Drug Enforcement Administration — Caribbean Division", "DEA" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Realiza funciones federales de investigación y cumplimiento de las leyes sobre sustancias controladas en su área del Caribe.", "en": "Investigates and enforces federal controlled-substance laws within its Caribbean service area." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e9b6da5652a9" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e9b6da5652a9" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.dea.gov/divisions/caribbean" }, { "id": "alguaciles-federales", "slug": "alguaciles-federales", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Alguaciles de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Marshals Service — District of Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USMS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Alguaciles de Estados Unidos — Puerto Rico", "U.S. Marshals Service — District of Puerto Rico", "USMS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Apoya funciones de justicia federal, seguridad judicial y ejecución de órdenes dentro del distrito.", "en": "Supports federal justice, judicial security, and execution of orders within the district." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal: consultar las normas y la jurisdicción descritas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority: consult the institution’s governing rules and jurisdiction." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-504d2af88278" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección del componente o de la institución federal", "en": "Federal institution or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "Distingue la dirección nacional de la dirección regional o local. La existencia de una oficina en Puerto Rico no establece una junta local ni una entidad jurídica independiente.", "en": "Distinguish national leadership from regional or local leadership. A Puerto Rico office does not establish a local board or a separate legal entity." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-eb350815810c" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.usmarshals.gov/local-districts/district-of-puerto-rico" }, { "id": "usgs-caribe", "slug": "usgs-caribe", "name": { "es": "Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos — Centro de Ciencias del Agua Caribe-Florida", "en": "U.S. Geological Survey — Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center" }, "acronym": "USGS", "aliases": [ "Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos — Centro de Ciencias del Agua Caribe-Florida", "U.S. Geological Survey — Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center", "USGS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Investiga y monitorea aguas superficiales, subterráneas y calidad del agua en Puerto Rico, Florida e Islas Vírgenes.", "en": "Researches and monitors surface water, groundwater, and water quality in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal; consultar la jurisdicción y las normas publicadas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority; consult the institution’s published jurisdiction and rules." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-8792124dae01" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección institucional o del componente", "en": "Institutional or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La dirección nacional y la del componente local son funciones distintas. No se presume una junta local por la existencia de esta oficina o programa.", "en": "National and local component leadership are distinct responsibilities. This office or program does not itself establish a local governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-8792124dae01" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.usgs.gov/centers/cfwsc" }, { "id": "nrcs-caribe", "slug": "nrcs-caribe", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales — Área del Caribe", "en": "Natural Resources Conservation Service — Caribbean Area" }, "acronym": "NRCS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales — Área del Caribe", "Natural Resources Conservation Service — Caribbean Area", "NRCS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "environment" ], "summary": { "es": "Apoya a agricultores y comunidades en la conservación de suelos, agua y otros recursos naturales en Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes.", "en": "Supports farmers and communities in conserving soil, water, and other natural resources in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal; consultar la jurisdicción y las normas publicadas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority; consult the institution’s published jurisdiction and rules." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-c27319621a36" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección institucional o del componente", "en": "Institutional or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La dirección nacional y la del componente local son funciones distintas. No se presume una junta local por la existencia de esta oficina o programa.", "en": "National and local component leadership are distinct responsibilities. This office or program does not itself establish a local governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-c27319621a36" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/caribbean-area" }, { "id": "aphis", "slug": "aphis", "name": { "es": "Servicio de Inspección de Sanidad Animal y Vegetal", "en": "Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service" }, "acronym": "APHIS", "aliases": [ "Servicio de Inspección de Sanidad Animal y Vegetal", "Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service", "APHIS" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "economy" ], "summary": { "es": "Administra funciones federales de sanidad agrícola, incluida la inspección de equipaje y productos agrícolas que salen de Puerto Rico hacia Estados Unidos continental.", "en": "Administers federal agricultural-health responsibilities, including inspection of baggage and agricultural products moving from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal; consultar la jurisdicción y las normas publicadas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority; consult the institution’s published jurisdiction and rules." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-48b57704e5d0" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección institucional o del componente", "en": "Institutional or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La dirección nacional y la del componente local son funciones distintas. No se presume una junta local por la existencia de esta oficina o programa.", "en": "National and local component leadership are distinct responsibilities. This office or program does not itself establish a local governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-48b57704e5d0" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-bag-inspection-travelers-notice-puerto-rico.pdf" }, { "id": "tribunal-quiebras", "slug": "tribunal-quiebras", "name": { "es": "Tribunal de Quiebras de Estados Unidos para Puerto Rico", "en": "U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico" }, "acronym": "USBC", "aliases": [ "Tribunal de Quiebras de Estados Unidos para Puerto Rico", "U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico", "USBC" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "judicial", "kind": "court", "status": "active", "topics": [ "safety" ], "summary": { "es": "Atiende procedimientos de quiebra dentro del sistema judicial federal del Distrito de Puerto Rico.", "en": "Hears bankruptcy proceedings within the District of Puerto Rico’s federal court system." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal; consultar la jurisdicción y las normas publicadas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority; consult the institution’s published jurisdiction and rules." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-d009d5341a08" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección institucional o del componente", "en": "Institutional or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La dirección nacional y la del componente local son funciones distintas. No se presume una junta local por la existencia de esta oficina o programa.", "en": "National and local component leadership are distinct responsibilities. This office or program does not itself establish a local governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-d009d5341a08" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://www.prb.uscourts.gov/" }, { "id": "pasaportes-san-juan", "slug": "pasaportes-san-juan", "name": { "es": "Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos — Agencia de Pasaportes de San Juan", "en": "U.S. Department of State — San Juan Passport Agency" }, "acronym": "Passport Agency", "aliases": [ "Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos — Agencia de Pasaportes de San Juan", "U.S. Department of State — San Juan Passport Agency", "Passport Agency" ], "level": "federal", "branch": "executive", "kind": "federal-agency", "status": "active", "topics": [ "civic" ], "summary": { "es": "La agencia federal de San Juan atiende servicios de pasaporte para viajes urgentes sujetos a cita y requisitos federales.", "en": "The federal San Juan agency handles passport services for urgent travel, subject to appointments and federal requirements." }, "legal": { "es": "Autoridad federal; consultar la jurisdicción y las normas publicadas por la institución.", "en": "Federal authority; consult the institution’s published jurisdiction and rules." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-31d1942d2dd5" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección institucional o del componente", "en": "Institutional or component leadership" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La dirección nacional y la del componente local son funciones distintas. No se presume una junta local por la existencia de esta oficina o programa.", "en": "National and local component leadership are distinct responsibilities. This office or program does not itself establish a local governing board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-31d1942d2dd5" ], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://travel.state.gov/es/pasaportes/solicite-un-pasaporte/obtenga-su-pasaporte-rapido/agencias-de-pasaportes/san-juan.html" }, { "id": "consejo-de-educacion-de-puerto-rico", "slug": "consejo-de-educacion-de-puerto-rico", "name": { "es": "Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico", "en": "Puerto Rico Education Council" }, "acronym": "CEPR", "aliases": [ "CEPR", "Consejo de Educación", "Puerto Rico Education Council" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "board", "status": "historical", "topics": [ "education" ], "summary": { "es": "Estructura anterior cuyas funciones sobre instituciones postsecundarias y registro de instituciones privadas fueron transferidas mediante la Ley 212-2018. Consulta la JIP y el Departamento de Estado para la estructura sucesora.", "en": "Former structure whose postsecondary and private-institution registration responsibilities were transferred under Act 212-2018. See JIP and the Department of State for the successor structure." }, "legal": { "es": "Ley 212-2018: transferencia de funciones a la JIP y al secretario de Estado.", "en": "Act 212-2018: transfer of responsibilities to JIP and the Secretary of State." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-1424bc3388bf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Referencia histórica", "en": "Historical reference" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "unresolved", "composition": { "es": "La composición vigente, sus integrantes y los términos requieren conciliación entre la ley orgánica, el registro de nombramientos y la información de la institución.", "en": "Current composition, members, and terms require reconciliation of the enabling law, appointment records, and institutional information." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "website": "https://estado.pr.gov/instituciones-educativas" }, { "id": "oficina-independiente-de-proteccion-al-consumidor", "slug": "oficina-independiente-de-proteccion-al-consumidor", "name": { "es": "Oficina Independiente de Protección al Consumidor", "en": "Independent Consumer Protection Office" }, "acronym": "OIPC", "aliases": [ "OIPC", "Oficina Independiente de Protección al Consumidor", "Independent Consumer Protection Office", "Independent Office of Consumer Protection" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "executive", "kind": "office", "status": "active", "topics": [ "utilities", "transport" ], "summary": { "es": "Es la oficina que educa, orienta y defiende los intereses de consumidores de electricidad, telecomunicaciones y servicios bajo el NTSP. Está consolidada administrativamente en la JRSP, pero la ley exige independencia frente a los reguladores y las entidades reguladas. Puede representar consumidores; no decide sus querellas.", "en": "Educates, advises, and advocates for consumers of electricity, telecommunications, and services under NTSP. It is administratively consolidated within JRSP, but the law requires independence from regulators and regulated entities. It may represent consumers; it does not decide their complaints." }, "legal": { "es": "La Ley 57-2014, artículos 6.40–6.43, según enmendada por la reorganización de 2018 y legislación posterior, define creación, independencia, organización y funciones. El antiguo artículo 6.41 fue derogado y otros artículos fueron renumerados; una descripción previa a 2018 no basta para establecer la estructura actual.", "en": "Act 57-2014, articles 6.40–6.43, as amended by the 2018 reorganization and later legislation, defines creation, independence, organization, and responsibilities. Former article 6.41 was repealed and other articles renumbered; a pre-2018 description is insufficient to establish the current structure." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-b2f8bd3967dc", "s-4051c9bc07cf", "s-403a34a331c7", "s-3da678ea2454", "s-db6be0b7c748", "s-0eefb6426fd1", "s-15e34d0772dc" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Dirección Ejecutiva de la OIPC", "en": "OIPC Executive Director" }, "name": "Hannia Rivera Díaz", "sourceIds": [ "s-3da678ea2454" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "appointedAt": null, "confirmedAt": null, "termEnds": null }, "board": { "status": "not-applicable", "composition": { "es": "Los artículos vigentes 6.40–6.43 organizan una oficina con personal y consultores y no establecen una junta rectora propia. La junta de tres miembros de la JRSP y los cuerpos de comisionados de los negociados son estructuras distintas. No se revive una estructura derogada ni se convierte su administración compartida en una junta de la OIPC.", "en": "Current articles 6.40–6.43 organize an office with staff and consultants and do not establish a separate governing board. JRSP’s three-member board and the bureaus’ commissions are distinct structures. A repealed structure is not revived, and shared administration does not become an OIPC board." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "s-403a34a331c7" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://oipc.pr.gov/nosotros/sobre-la-oipc/", "example": { "es": "Un cliente no entiende cómo cuestionar una factura eléctrica. La OIPC puede explicarle la gestión previa ante la compañía y evaluar si procede representarlo ante el NEPR, verificando los requisitos y que no tenga otra representación legal. La oficina ayuda a defender el reclamo; el foro competente resuelve la controversia.", "en": "A customer does not understand how to dispute an electricity bill. OIPC can explain the prior steps with the company and assess representation before NEPR, checking requirements and whether the customer already has legal representation. The office helps advocate the claim; the competent forum decides the dispute." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Explica derechos, responsabilidades y procedimientos a los clientes de los tres sectores. Su labor educativa incluye orientar sobre cómo presentar y documentar una reclamación, no solo intervenir en casos ya radicados.", "Puede presentar querellas y recursos ante los tres negociados en representación de clientes sin otra representación legal. Antes verifica el cumplimiento de los pasos administrativos pertinentes; si hay conflicto entre clases de clientes, la ley da prioridad a residenciales y pequeños comerciantes.", "Participa en procesos de tarifas y presenta recomendaciones independientes sobre facturación, calidad de servicio, planificación y otros asuntos que afecten consumidores. Defender una postura no garantiza que el regulador la adopte.", "Puede realizar estudios, comentar legislación y reglamentos propuestos y comparecer en tribunales o ante organismos con jurisdicción. Tiene acceso a expedientes en los términos de ley, con la excepción de información privilegiada; no tiene acceso irrestricto a todo documento." ], "en": [ "Explains rights, responsibilities, and procedures to customers in the three sectors. Its educational work includes guidance on presenting and documenting a claim, beyond intervening in cases already filed.", "May file complaints and legal proceedings before the three bureaus for customers without other legal representation. It first checks the relevant administrative prerequisites; where customer classes conflict, the statute prioritizes residential customers and small businesses.", "Participates in rate proceedings and submits independent recommendations on billing, service quality, planning, and other consumer matters. Advocating a position does not guarantee the regulator will adopt it.", "May conduct studies, comment on proposed laws and regulations, and appear in courts or before bodies with jurisdiction. It has statutory access to records subject to privileged-information exceptions; it does not have unrestricted access to every document." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es la oficina que educa, orienta y defiende los intereses de consumidores de electricidad, telecomunicaciones y servicios bajo el NTSP. Está consolidada administrativamente en la JRSP, pero la ley exige independencia frente a los reguladores y las entidades reguladas. Puede representar consumidores; no decide sus querellas.", "en": "Educates, advises, and advocates for consumers of electricity, telecommunications, and services under NTSP. It is administratively consolidated within JRSP, but the law requires independence from regulators and regulated entities. It may represent consumers; it does not decide their complaints." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.40", "en": "Art. 6.40" }, "fragment": "#page=79" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)", "en": "Art. 6.40(b)–(c)" }, "fragment": "#page=80" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42", "en": "Art. 6.42" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Explica derechos, responsabilidades y procedimientos a los clientes de los tres sectores. Su labor educativa incluye orientar sobre cómo presentar y documentar una reclamación, no solo intervenir en casos ya radicados.", "en": "Explains rights, responsibilities, and procedures to customers in the three sectors. Its educational work includes guidance on presenting and documenting a claim, beyond intervening in cases already filed." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(a)", "en": "Art. 6.42(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" }, { "sourceId": "s-b2f8bd3967dc", "locator": { "es": "Funciones", "en": "Responsibilities" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede presentar querellas y recursos ante los tres negociados en representación de clientes sin otra representación legal. Antes verifica el cumplimiento de los pasos administrativos pertinentes; si hay conflicto entre clases de clientes, la ley da prioridad a residenciales y pequeños comerciantes.", "en": "May file complaints and legal proceedings before the three bureaus for customers without other legal representation. It first checks the relevant administrative prerequisites; where customer classes conflict, the statute prioritizes residential customers and small businesses." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Participa en procesos de tarifas y presenta recomendaciones independientes sobre facturación, calidad de servicio, planificación y otros asuntos que afecten consumidores. Defender una postura no garantiza que el regulador la adopte.", "en": "Participates in rate proceedings and submits independent recommendations on billing, service quality, planning, and other consumer matters. Advocating a position does not guarantee the regulator will adopt it." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(b)–(h)", "en": "Art. 6.42(b)–(h)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede realizar estudios, comentar legislación y reglamentos propuestos y comparecer en tribunales o ante organismos con jurisdicción. Tiene acceso a expedientes en los términos de ley, con la excepción de información privilegiada; no tiene acceso irrestricto a todo documento.", "en": "May conduct studies, comment on proposed laws and regulations, and appear in courts or before bodies with jurisdiction. It has statutory access to records subject to privileged-information exceptions; it does not have unrestricted access to every document." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(h)–(m)", "en": "Art. 6.42(h)–(m)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(i)–(m)", "en": "Art. 6.42(i)–(m)" }, "fragment": "#page=82" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "La OIPC defiende o representa; NEPR, NET y NTSP regulan y adjudican. Su independencia está expresamente protegida, incluso cuando JRSP facilita instalaciones, personal y contratación. La integración administrativa no la convierte en portavoz de las compañías ni de las decisiones de los negociados.", "en": "OIPC advocates or represents; NEPR, NET, and NTSP regulate and adjudicate. Its independence is expressly protected even though JRSP facilitates facilities, staffing, and contracting. Administrative integration does not make it a spokesperson for companies or bureau decisions." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40(b)–(c), 6.41(a)", "en": "Arts. 6.40(b)–(c), 6.41(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=80" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Su nombre no significa que sea la oficina para toda controversia de consumo. La competencia descrita aquí se vincula a los servicios bajo los tres negociados. La asistencia o representación requiere evaluar el asunto, los pasos previos y los conflictos de interés que establece la ley.", "en": "Its name does not make it the office for every consumer dispute. The jurisdiction described here concerns services under the three bureaus. Assistance or representation requires assessing the matter, prior procedural steps, and statutory conflicts of interest." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40(a), 6.42(a), (d)", "en": "Arts. 6.40(a), 6.42(a), (d)" }, "fragment": "#page=79" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Un cliente no entiende cómo cuestionar una factura eléctrica. La OIPC puede explicarle la gestión previa ante la compañía y evaluar si procede representarlo ante el NEPR, verificando los requisitos y que no tenga otra representación legal. La oficina ayuda a defender el reclamo; el foro competente resuelve la controversia.", "en": "A customer does not understand how to dispute an electricity bill. OIPC can explain the prior steps with the company and assess representation before NEPR, checking requirements and whether the customer already has legal representation. The office helps advocate the claim; the competent forum decides the dispute." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.27(a), 6.42(d)", "en": "Arts. 6.27(a), 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=67" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.42(d)", "en": "Art. 6.42(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=81" }, { "sourceId": "s-4051c9bc07cf", "locator": { "es": "Procesos ante el NEPR", "en": "NEPR proceedings" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "La Ley 57-2014, artículos 6.40–6.43, según enmendada por la reorganización de 2018 y legislación posterior, define creación, independencia, organización y funciones. El antiguo artículo 6.41 fue derogado y otros artículos fueron renumerados; una descripción previa a 2018 no basta para establecer la estructura actual.", "en": "Act 57-2014, articles 6.40–6.43, as amended by the 2018 reorganization and later legislation, defines creation, independence, organization, and responsibilities. Former article 6.41 was repealed and other articles renumbered; a pre-2018 description is insufficient to establish the current structure." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40–6.43 y notas de enmienda", "en": "Arts. 6.40–6.43 y notas de enmienda" }, "fragment": "#page=79" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.41 y nota", "en": "Art. 6.41 y nota" }, "fragment": "#page=80" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Secs. 69–73", "en": "Secs. 69–73" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "El portal identifica a Hannia Rivera Díaz como directora ejecutiva. La JRSP tramita personal y servicios profesionales, respetando la autonomía de la oficina. Esta revisión no ha establecido por separado el acto de nombramiento de la directora, su autoridad nominadora, una confirmación ni un término; no se aplica automáticamente la regla del director ejecutivo de JRSP a la dirección de OIPC.", "en": "The portal identifies Hannia Rivera Díaz as executive director. JRSP handles staffing and professional-services contracting while respecting the office’s autonomy. This review has not separately established the director’s appointment instrument, appointing authority, confirmation, or term; JRSP’s executive-director rule is not automatically applied to OIPC’s director." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-3da678ea2454", "locator": { "es": "Dirección Ejecutiva", "en": "Executive Director" } }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40(c), 6.41(a)", "en": "Arts. 6.40(c), 6.41(a)" }, "fragment": "#page=80" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 8A", "en": "Sec. 8A" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "Los artículos vigentes 6.40–6.43 organizan una oficina con personal y consultores y no establecen una junta rectora propia. La junta de tres miembros de la JRSP y los cuerpos de comisionados de los negociados son estructuras distintas. No se revive una estructura derogada ni se convierte su administración compartida en una junta de la OIPC.", "en": "Current articles 6.40–6.43 organize an office with staff and consultants and do not establish a separate governing board. JRSP’s three-member board and the bureaus’ commissions are distinct structures. A repealed structure is not revived, and shared administration does not become an OIPC board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 6.40–6.43", "en": "Arts. 6.40–6.43" }, "fragment": "#page=79" }, { "sourceId": "s-b0b5d52ea4b5", "locator": { "es": "Art. 6.41", "en": "Art. 6.41" }, "fragment": "#page=80" }, { "sourceId": "s-403a34a331c7", "locator": { "es": "Sec. 8B", "en": "Sec. 8B" }, "fragment": "#page=5" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Contacto y orientación", "en": "Contact and guidance" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/contacto/", "sourceIds": [ "s-db6be0b7c748" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Procesos de energía", "en": "Energy proceedings" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/energia/procesos-ante-el-negociado-de-energia-de-puerto-rico/", "sourceIds": [ "s-4051c9bc07cf" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Procesos de telecomunicaciones", "en": "Telecommunications proceedings" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/telecomunicaciones/procesos-ante-el-negociado-de-telecomunicaciones/", "sourceIds": [ "s-0eefb6426fd1" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Procesos de transporte y otros servicios", "en": "Transportation and other-service proceedings" }, "url": "https://oipc.pr.gov/transporte/procesos-ante-el-negociado-de-transporte-y-otros-servicios-publicos/", "sourceIds": [ "s-15e34d0772dc" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } }, { "id": "junta-financiera", "slug": "junta-financiera", "name": { "es": "Junta Financiera", "en": "Financial Board" }, "acronym": "", "aliases": [ "Junta Financiera de la OCIF", "Financial Board of OCIF" ], "level": "commonwealth", "branch": "independent", "kind": "board", "status": "active", "topics": [ "finance" ], "summary": { "es": "Es el cuerpo creado en OCIF para ejercer facultades específicas sobre tasas de interés y cargos máximos y asesorar al comisionado. Reúne nueve cargos públicos de distintas instituciones. Tener miembros de Hacienda, OCS o COSSEC no convierte a esas instituciones en dependencias de la Junta.", "en": "The body created within OCIF to exercise specific powers over interest rates and maximum charges and advise the commissioner. It brings together nine public offices from different institutions. Having members from Hacienda, OCS, or COSSEC does not make those institutions subsidiaries of the Board." }, "legal": { "es": "Los arts. 8–9-B de la Ley 4-1985 establecen la Junta, su composición y sus facultades. Es sucesora de la antigua Junta Reguladora de Tasas de Interés y Cargos por Financiamientos. Se usa la composición de nueve cargos del texto enmendado, no una lista histórica de personas.", "en": "Act 4-1985 articles 8–9-B establish the Board, its composition, and powers. It succeeds the former Board Regulating Interest Rates and Financing Charges. This profile uses the amended nine-office composition rather than a historical list of people." }, "sourceIds": [ "s-e0454b0f3404", "s-0be8766564c2", "s-23cc5f797c7a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18", "researchStatus": "corroborated", "leadership": { "role": { "es": "Presidencia ex officio: Secretario/a de Hacienda", "en": "Ex officio chair: Secretary of the Treasury" }, "name": null, "sourceIds": [], "reviewedAt": null }, "board": { "status": "partial", "composition": { "es": "Nueve cargos integran la Junta: comisionado de OCIF; secretario de Hacienda, quien preside; secretarios de DDEC y DACO; presidente del Banco de Desarrollo Económico; presidente de la Junta de Planificación; director ejecutivo de AAFAF; presidente ejecutivo de COSSEC; y comisionado de OCS. El quorum es de cuatro e incluye siempre a Hacienda y OCIF. La ley regula votaciones, referéndum e inhibición por conflictos. La composición legal está verificada; las personas que participan y sus delegaciones actuales quedan pendientes.", "en": "Nine offices make up the Board: OCIF commissioner; Treasury Secretary, as chair; DDEC and DACO secretaries; Economic Development Bank president; Planning Board chair; AAFAF executive director; COSSEC executive president; and OCS commissioner. Quorum is four and must include Hacienda and OCIF. The statute regulates votes, referenda, and recusals for conflicts. Legal composition is verified; actual participants and current delegations remain pending." }, "members": [], "sourceIds": [ "s-e0454b0f3404" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "website": "https://ocif.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros", "example": { "es": "Para comprender una regla sobre cargos financieros, distingue quién la adopta de quién investiga su posible incumplimiento: la Junta tiene las facultades reglamentarias que le asigna la ley; OCIF, por medio del comisionado, atiende la querella. Antes de aplicar una tasa concreta hace falta identificar la regla vigente, la transacción y la fecha del contrato.", "en": "To understand a rule on financial charges, distinguish who adopts it from who investigates a possible violation: the Board has the regulatory powers assigned by statute; OCIF, through the commissioner, handles the complaint. Applying a particular rate requires identifying the effective rule, transaction, and contract date." }, "responsibilities": { "es": [ "Puede fijar, aumentar, reducir o dejar sin fijar tasas y cargos máximos por reglamento en el ámbito que establece la ley. La facultad está limitada por leyes especiales y por las condiciones del art. 8; no significa que la Junta determine la tasa de cada contrato o sustituya toda regulación federal.", "Asesora a OCIF sobre desarrollo de las instituciones financieras y condiciones crediticias favorables a la estabilidad económica. El comisionado debe someterle para recomendación los reglamentos que la ley identifica, salvo los de funcionamiento interno; la recomendación no transfiere a la Junta todas las facultades del comisionado.", "Puede celebrar vistas y estudios y requerir información pertinente para sus funciones. El comisionado le suministra apoyo técnico, legal y de oficina. Las reglas aprobadas deben seguir el procedimiento administrativo aplicable y no se aplican retroactivamente a contratos u obligaciones anteriores según el art. 9-B." ], "en": [ "May set, increase, reduce, or leave unset maximum rates and charges by regulation within the statute’s scope. Special statutes and article 8’s conditions limit that power; it does not mean the Board sets every contract’s rate or replaces all federal regulation.", "Advises OCIF on financial-institution development and credit conditions favorable to economic stability. The commissioner must submit the regulations identified by the statute for its recommendation, except internal office rules; a recommendation does not transfer all commissioner powers to the Board.", "May hold hearings and studies and request information relevant to its duties. The commissioner supplies technical, legal, and office support. Adopted regulations must follow applicable administrative procedure and do not apply retroactively to earlier contracts or obligations under article 9-B." ] }, "profile": { "summary": { "text": { "es": "Es el cuerpo creado en OCIF para ejercer facultades específicas sobre tasas de interés y cargos máximos y asesorar al comisionado. Reúne nueve cargos públicos de distintas instituciones. Tener miembros de Hacienda, OCS o COSSEC no convierte a esas instituciones en dependencias de la Junta.", "en": "The body created within OCIF to exercise specific powers over interest rates and maximum charges and advise the commissioner. It brings together nine public offices from different institutions. Having members from Hacienda, OCS, or COSSEC does not make those institutions subsidiaries of the Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8–9", "en": "Arts. 8–9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "responsibilities": [ { "text": { "es": "Puede fijar, aumentar, reducir o dejar sin fijar tasas y cargos máximos por reglamento en el ámbito que establece la ley. La facultad está limitada por leyes especiales y por las condiciones del art. 8; no significa que la Junta determine la tasa de cada contrato o sustituya toda regulación federal.", "en": "May set, increase, reduce, or leave unset maximum rates and charges by regulation within the statute’s scope. Special statutes and article 8’s conditions limit that power; it does not mean the Board sets every contract’s rate or replaces all federal regulation." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(b)", "en": "Art. 8(b)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Asesora a OCIF sobre desarrollo de las instituciones financieras y condiciones crediticias favorables a la estabilidad económica. El comisionado debe someterle para recomendación los reglamentos que la ley identifica, salvo los de funcionamiento interno; la recomendación no transfiere a la Junta todas las facultades del comisionado.", "en": "Advises OCIF on financial-institution development and credit conditions favorable to economic stability. The commissioner must submit the regulations identified by the statute for its recommendation, except internal office rules; a recommendation does not transfer all commissioner powers to the Board." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 10(a)(2)", "en": "Art. 10(a)(2)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "Puede celebrar vistas y estudios y requerir información pertinente para sus funciones. El comisionado le suministra apoyo técnico, legal y de oficina. Las reglas aprobadas deben seguir el procedimiento administrativo aplicable y no se aplican retroactivamente a contratos u obligaciones anteriores según el art. 9-B.", "en": "May hold hearings and studies and request information relevant to its duties. The commissioner supplies technical, legal, and office support. Adopted regulations must follow applicable administrative procedure and do not apply retroactively to earlier contracts or obligations under article 9-B." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8(e), 9-A", "en": "Arts. 8(e), 9-A" }, "fragment": "#page=10" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9-B", "en": "Art. 9-B" }, "fragment": "#page=11" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "boundaries": [ { "text": { "es": "No es la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal de PROMESA. Sus facultades provienen de la Ley 4-1985 y se refieren a materias financieras concretas; no se le atribuye la certificación de presupuestos o planes fiscales.", "en": "It is distinct from PROMESA’s Financial Oversight Board. Its powers come from Act 4-1985 and address specific financial matters; it is not assigned certification of budgets or fiscal plans." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8–9", "en": "Arts. 8–9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "text": { "es": "No reemplaza el servicio de querellas de OCIF ni la dirección del comisionado. La ley asigna al comisionado atender, investigar y resolver querellas presentadas a la Junta o a la oficina. Para una gestión individual se utiliza el canal oficial de OCIF.", "en": "It does not replace OCIF’s complaint service or the commissioner’s leadership. The statute assigns the commissioner responsibility for complaints submitted to the Board or office. Use OCIF’s official channel for an individual matter." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 5, 10(a)(3)", "en": "Arts. 5, 10(a)(3)" }, "fragment": "#page=6" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 10(a)(3)", "en": "Art. 10(a)(3)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" }, { "sourceId": "s-0be8766564c2", "locator": { "es": "Presentación de querellas", "en": "Complaint filing" } } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "example": { "text": { "es": "Para comprender una regla sobre cargos financieros, distingue quién la adopta de quién investiga su posible incumplimiento: la Junta tiene las facultades reglamentarias que le asigna la ley; OCIF, por medio del comisionado, atiende la querella. Antes de aplicar una tasa concreta hace falta identificar la regla vigente, la transacción y la fecha del contrato.", "en": "To understand a rule on financial charges, distinguish who adopts it from who investigates a possible violation: the Board has the regulatory powers assigned by statute; OCIF, through the commissioner, handles the complaint. Applying a particular rate requires identifying the effective rule, transaction, and contract date." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8(b), 9-B, 10(a)(3)", "en": "Arts. 8(b), 9-B, 10(a)(3)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9-B", "en": "Art. 9-B" }, "fragment": "#page=11" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 10(a)(3)", "en": "Art. 10(a)(3)" }, "fragment": "#page=12" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "legal": { "text": { "es": "Los arts. 8–9-B de la Ley 4-1985 establecen la Junta, su composición y sus facultades. Es sucesora de la antigua Junta Reguladora de Tasas de Interés y Cargos por Financiamientos. Se usa la composición de nueve cargos del texto enmendado, no una lista histórica de personas.", "en": "Act 4-1985 articles 8–9-B establish the Board, its composition, and powers. It succeeds the former Board Regulating Interest Rates and Financing Charges. This profile uses the amended nine-office composition rather than a historical list of people." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Arts. 8–9", "en": "Arts. 8–9" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 9", "en": "Art. 9" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "leadership": { "text": { "es": "La presidencia corresponde por ley al secretario de Hacienda; el comisionado de instituciones financieras también integra la Junta y le suministra apoyo. Son asientos vinculados a cargos públicos, no nueve nombramientos adicionales del gobernador. No se certifican aquí la asistencia actual, delegaciones ni una lista completa de ocupantes.", "en": "The Treasury Secretary chairs the Board by statute; the Financial Institutions Commissioner also sits on it and supplies support. These are seats tied to public offices, not nine additional gubernatorial appointments. Current participation, delegations, and a complete list of occupants are not certified here." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(a)–(b), (e)", "en": "Art. 8(a)–(b), (e)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(e)", "en": "Art. 8(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "governance": { "text": { "es": "Nueve cargos integran la Junta: comisionado de OCIF; secretario de Hacienda, quien preside; secretarios de DDEC y DACO; presidente del Banco de Desarrollo Económico; presidente de la Junta de Planificación; director ejecutivo de AAFAF; presidente ejecutivo de COSSEC; y comisionado de OCS. El quorum es de cuatro e incluye siempre a Hacienda y OCIF. La ley regula votaciones, referéndum e inhibición por conflictos. La composición legal está verificada; las personas que participan y sus delegaciones actuales quedan pendientes.", "en": "Nine offices make up the Board: OCIF commissioner; Treasury Secretary, as chair; DDEC and DACO secretaries; Economic Development Bank president; Planning Board chair; AAFAF executive director; COSSEC executive president; and OCS commissioner. Quorum is four and must include Hacienda and OCIF. The statute regulates votes, referenda, and recusals for conflicts. Legal composition is verified; actual participants and current delegations remain pending." }, "references": [ { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(a)–(d)", "en": "Art. 8(a)–(d)" }, "fragment": "#page=9" }, { "sourceId": "s-e0454b0f3404", "locator": { "es": "Art. 8(c)–(e)", "en": "Art. 8(c)–(e)" }, "fragment": "#page=10" } ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, "services": [ { "label": { "es": "Funciones de la Junta en OCIF", "en": "The Board’s role within OCIF" }, "url": "https://ocif.pr.gov/sobre-nosotros", "sourceIds": [ "s-23cc5f797c7a" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" }, { "label": { "es": "Canal de querellas de OCIF", "en": "OCIF complaint channel" }, "url": "https://ocif.pr.gov/querellas", "sourceIds": [ "s-0be8766564c2" ], "reviewedAt": "2026-10-18" } ], "notes": [] } } ]