The number of people employed in Puerto Rico increased by 7,000 during July to 1,171,000, while the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 5.8% in June to 6.0%, reported the Department of Labor and Human Resources. The seasonally adjusted employment estimate exceeded by 7,000 people by June 2026 and July 2025, when 1,164,000 employees were registered. The working group reached 1,245,000 people, an increase of 9,000 compared to June and …
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The number of people employed in Puerto Rico increased by 7,000 during July to 1,171,000, while the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 5.8% in June to 6.0%, reported the Department of Labor and Human Resources. The seasonally adjusted employment estimate exceeded by 7,000 people by June 2026 and July 2025, when 1,164,000 employees were registered. The working group reached 1,245,000 people, an increase of 9,000 compared to June and …