AGP Executive Report

Puerto Rico Pop Culture: Bad Bunny’s “The Puerto Rico Song” keeps spreading online, with “Saxboy Billy” explaining how the catchy track was built using Suno and why it hit a nerve with both adults and kids. Streaming & TV Buzz: Netflix’s ensemble comedy “The Four Seasons” returns for Season 2, including a surprise flashback that brings back Nick (Steve Carell) after his Season 1 death. Fashion Spotlight: Bad Bunny’s Zara “Benito Antonio” collection is rolling into Miami malls, with pieces inspired by Puerto Rico and a quick sell-out/quiet restock cycle. Local Entertainment Calendar: GAMERGY Puerto Rico lands Aug. 29-30 at the Convention Center with esports, cosplay, and big guest names like David Hayter and VivziePop. Sports (Puerto Rico angle): Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano is back in action in El Paso as fight-week coverage ramps up. Fitness & Lifestyle: Easy Mile Fitness plans a $30M Oregon expansion for Planet Fitness, adding new clubs and upgrades.

Gaming & Pop Culture: GAMERGY Puerto Rico is coming to the Puerto Rico Convention Center on August 29-30 for its first island edition, with esports tournaments, cosplay, family activities, and guest appearances including Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter and Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano. Music & Film: Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny is joining the voice cast of Toy Story 5 as Pizza with Sunglasses, adding to the film’s growing global lineup ahead of its June 19 release. Local Tech Spotlight: Puerto Rican startup Runa is launching an AI note-taker that transcribes and organizes business knowledge, aiming to keep meeting insights from getting lost. Community Arts: La CASA has opened in Boston’s South End as New England’s largest Latino cultural center, built to support Latino arts, performance, and activism. Sports (PR connection): Puerto Rico’s coastal erosion emergency is escalating, with Gov. Jenniffer González declaring a state of emergency as the hurricane season approaches.

Toy Story 5 Buzz: Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Scottish actor Alan Cumming are joining the voice cast, with Bad Bunny voicing “Pizza with Sunglasses” and Cumming playing “Evil Bullseye,” as Disney-Pixar drops more details on the new characters and tech-driven chaos. Puerto Rico in the spotlight: The island is seeing a surge in international tourism momentum, with big gains from Spain, Colombia, and Mexico, and plans for new direct routes for 2026. Local entertainment production: Filming has begun in Puerto Rico on the drama “Cuba, Paraíso,” adding Courtney Clarke and Rafael De La Fuente to the cast as the story draws from the 2021 Cuban protests. Music & pop culture: Katy Perry announced a free concert at Mexico’s FENAPO state fair on Aug. 25 for her “Mexican KatyGatos,” while Bad Bunny’s Barcelona run continues to spark headlines. Business shake-up: Puerto Rico’s DDEC secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard resigned amid a trust breakdown and internal findings tied to contracting concerns.

Bad Bunny in Pixar: Disney just confirmed the Puerto Rican superstar will voice “Pizza with Sunglasses” in Toy Story 5, a “forgotten toys” character in a story where playtime gets disrupted by tech—Toy Story 5 hits theaters June 19. Music & Culture: Vybz Kartel is set to drop God & Time on June 5, with collaborations including Puerto Rico’s Farruko. Sports Spotlight: The Toronto Blue Jays powered past the Marlins 8-1 despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sitting out again, while Dylan Cease surprised fans with a clean-shaven look during his IL stint. Community & Pride: The Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball League launched its 2026 season campaign “Puerto Rican Leaders and Protagonists,” naming Natalia Meléndez as ambassador. Local Flavor: Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo will host a free summer concert series during construction, with Latin music on the lineup.

Jay Wheeler’s Big Move: Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler just signed with UTA for global representation, adding live touring, media, brand deals, and filmed entertainment to his already massive Latin momentum. U2 Management Shake-Up: Sulinna Ong, formerly a top Spotify executive, joins U2’s management as a new partner focused on creative and innovation. Bad Bunny’s PR Moment: The “casita” tradition is back on his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos tour, and fans are already buzzing about which celebs will pop in—plus the tour keeps rolling through Europe. Puerto Rico Tourism Boost: Discover Puerto Rico says Q1 delivered record results and forward bookings point to one of the strongest summers on record. Local Culture Spotlight: The Ian Hobson International Piano Festival is underway in Old San Juan, with nightly free concerts at The Gallery Inn. Memorial Day in San Juan: A ceremony at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico honored U.S. and Puerto Rico flags, POW/MIA, and America250.

Memorial Day Moments: Surety One, Inc. marked the holiday with a donation to the VA Foreign Medical Services Foundation, backing veterans and families dealing with lasting physical and emotional wounds. Lottery Buzz: Powerball climbs to an estimated $141M for Monday’s drawing—numbers: 17-32-48-60-64, Powerball 10, Power Play 2X. Puerto Rico Travel Heat: Discover Puerto Rico says Q1 delivered record momentum, with hotel room nights booked 9–16% higher than last year through July—pointing to one of the strongest summers on record. Bad Bunny on the Move: The Puerto Rican star kicked off his European run in Barcelona, and even Catalan leader Salvador Illa posted a rare selfie with him at the Sagrada Familia. Sports Injuries: The Blue Jays added Dylan Cease to the IL with a hamstring strain, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is sore after being hit—Toronto’s pitching depth is getting tested again.

PGA Tour Decision: Blades Brown, 19, earned a Special Temporary Membership after a T14 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson—meaning unlimited sponsor exemptions for the rest of 2026, but he still has to choose how to split time between the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry. Blue Jays Injury Scare: Toronto’s Dylan Cease left with a sore left hamstring and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited after a right-elbow hit; X-rays were negative and both are being handled conservatively. Caribbean Fashion Push: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas will host the first major Caribbean Fashion Week (June 4–8), aiming to put Dominican design on the same global runway map as Milan and Paris. World Cup Travel Trouble: Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid’s passport was stolen in Amsterdam, delaying his arrival for FIFA World Cup 2026 camp. Puerto Rico Spotlight: Memorial Day ceremonies in Old San Juan honor the Borinqueneers, while a new Puerto Rico fishing legislative package targets a more unified, regulated industry. Bad Bunny Everywhere: Madrid braces for a massive June surge as his residency collides with a papal visit—plus his concerts are already boosting Puerto Rican business interest abroad.

Puerto Rico Tourism Watch: 2026 travel demand is wobbling as higher airfare and global instability push some visitors to closer destinations, with Puerto Rico seeing a small dip in air travelers early in the year. Bad Bunny’s Ripple Effect: Europe is still buzzing—Bad Bunny’s Madrid run is driving big interest for Puerto Rican businesses and even boosting plena workshops abroad. Sports Injuries, Big Names: The Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. left Sunday after a right-elbow hit (X-rays negative for fracture), while Dylan Cease also exited with a left hamstring sore—Toronto’s injury list keeps growing. Culture & Community: Carnaval San Francisco’s Grand Parade filled the Mission District, with Puerto Rican heritage among the thousands of performers celebrating “La Copa del Pueblo.” Quick Hits: A Vermont travel guide is out for 2026/27, and the Vermont Inspiration Guide is being distributed worldwide.

Carnaval San Francisco: The 2026 Grand Parade kicks off Sunday in the Mission with live coverage (10 a.m. PT) and a “La Copa Del Pueblo” theme celebrating soccer and community—expect 60+ contingents and 5,500+ artists, with routes starting at 24th & Bryant and winding through Mission Street. Bad Bunny on the big screen: Arizona Science Center’s Dorrance DOME is serving up an immersive 360° Bad Bunny experience tied to his “Art 360” visual album, with tropical, beachy vibes built for summer. Mental health in Spanish: The Gifts of Pain team is launching “Los Dones del Dolor, Volumen 2,” a Spanish edition featuring 31 authors to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Ricky Martin UK return: The star announced his first UK show in a decade—headlining HeritageLive Festival at Sandringham Estate on Aug. 22, 2026. Music culture watch: Crunchyroll’s 2026 Anime Awards crowned “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” as Anime of the Year, with “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” taking Film of the Year.

Powerball Fever: The Powerball jackpot is up to $131M for Saturday, May 23, with a $57.6M cash option—winning numbers: 4, 16, 41, 48, 66 and Powerball 26 (Powerplay 2x). Anime Spotlight: Tokyo’s 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took Film of the Year. Latin Music Buzz: Ricky Martin is set for his first UK show in a decade at HeritageLive Festival (Aug. 22, 2026) at Sandringham Estate. Puerto Rico Connection: The awards night also featured Puerto Rican artist Young Miko as a presenter, keeping local talent front and center on a global stage. Concert Chaos: Ricky Martin’s European tour hit a scare after tear gas was released near the stage in Montenegro, prompting a brief stop before he resumed.

Ricky Martin UK return: The Latin superstar just announced his first UK show in a decade—headlining HeritageLive Festival at Sandringham Estate on Aug. 22, 2026, with Sugababes, Olly Alexander and Sophie Castillo on the bill. Legal pressure in Indiana: Federal prosecutors are fighting to keep a key suspect in the “Operation Porterhouse Parlay” gambling probe from traveling, citing alleged flight risk tied to finances and international ties. Politics turns personal in Maine: A Sanders-backed gubernatorial hopeful is facing backlash after past pro-life votes clash with his current pro-choice pitch. Latin music community moments: Lenny Tavárez celebrated with East Harlem students through his “Dale Ritmo” outreach, while Fire Island’s dance festival returns with AIDS-response support. Sports & summer plans: Indy 500 pole sitter Alex Palou leads the May 24 race, and Memorial Day weekend travel coverage keeps spotlighting private-beach family resorts.

Music Roundup: Kevis & Maykyy drop “HIJO DE P*,” while Rosalía uses her Ivor Novellos win to push for more non–“white middle class Europeans” voices in music. Puerto Rico Spotlight: Rauw Alejandro announces “La Tribuna del Fútbol by Rauw Alejandro,” a free June 11–July 19 World Cup fan hub at Ecos Sport Puerto Rico with giant-screen match broadcasts, live music, food, and family tournaments. Global Pop Moment: Ricky Martin’s Montenegro concert was abruptly interrupted after someone in the crowd allegedly released tear gas/pepper spray toward the stage—then the show resumed. Culture & Community: Roberto Lugo’s monumental Puerto Rican tribute urn lands in Madison Square Park, celebrating Puerto Rican excellence through art and iconic portraits. Politics/Pressure: The U.S. escalates its Cuba push with criminal charges against Raúl Castro tied to the 1996 downing of exile planes.

Memorial Day, but make it real: A new quiz is getting people talking about America’s “undeclared wars,” reminding readers that only Congress can declare war—and that many conflicts happened without that vote. Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico power move: Discover Puerto Rico is spending about $425,000 to pull Spanish and international attention to the island, including a Madrid sensory dinner tied to Bad Bunny’s tour. Ricky Martin drama abroad: The singer’s European opener in Montenegro was interrupted when tear gas was sprayed toward the stage—he was later declared safe and the show resumed. Local culture wins: HITN’s Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest’s “Cafecito” interview series just grabbed two Telly Awards. Fitness expansion: Crunch is opening a new $12M, 36,000-square-foot club in Saginaw with a big grand opening weekend.

Cuban Justice Push: The U.S. indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots over the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami exiles’ “Brothers to the Rescue,” as Washington keeps ratcheting up pressure on Havana. Puerto Rico Power Plan: Gov. Jenniffer González says a bidding process is underway for 3,000 megawatts of new generation to cut chronic outages, with nearly 1,000 megawatts more coming and Tesla batteries rolling in with federal funds. Ricky Martin Moment: Ricky Martin’s Montenegro concert was interrupted after tear gas was sprayed toward the stage, but the singer and team say they’re safe and the show resumed. Bad Bunny Takes Spain: Bad Bunny is already in Barcelona ahead of his Spain tour kickoff, with massive ticket sales and multiple stadium nights lined up. Baseball Buzz: The Blue Jays beat the Yankees 2-0 in a bullpen-style shutout, with Spencer Miles starring in the Bronx.

Military & Community Access: Blue Star Museums is opening its doors for free this summer—military families can visit participating museums with up to five family members, running May 16 through Sept. 7. Culture & Language: At Wilbur Cross High School, students turned an Arabic Festival into a big empathy-building moment—sharing food, culture, and language to “keep home” close. Big Summer Music: Taste of Chicago is stacking Grant Park with headliners like Beach Bunny, Common, Babyface, and Julieta Venegas (July 8–12). Tech & Driving: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) just landed in Lithuania, the second European country after the Netherlands, with more approvals rumored. Puerto Rico in the Spotlight: Bad Bunny’s Zara “Benito Antonio” collection is rolling out globally after a San Juan pop-up reveal. International Tensions: The U.S. raised pressure on Cuba by charging former leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of exile planes.

Tech & Cars: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) just went live in Lithuania, the second European country to approve it after the Netherlands—while Greece and Belgium are expected to follow, but regulators in parts of Scandinavia are pushing back. Housing & Seniors: Philadelphia’s Housing Authority is opening its first Kensington building: a 61-unit affordable seniors project, aiming to protect affordability as redevelopment pressure grows. Sports Injury Shock: Blue Jays ace Jose Berrios is out after Tommy John surgery, another major blow for Toronto’s pitching staff. Lottery Buzz: Powerball climbed to a $113M jackpot for May 20—Puerto Rico residents can play like other U.S. jurisdictions. Puerto Rico in Pop Culture: A Puerto Rico travel song made with AI music is going viral on TikTok, turning “first time in San Juan” into the latest earworm. Fashion: Bad Bunny and Zara unveiled the 150-piece “BENITO ANTONIO” collection, rooted in his Puerto Rican identity.