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Following the Supreme Court’s guidance, we’ll reverse a decadeslong executive power grab.

Means-tested programs, not Medicare and Social Security, are behind today’s massive debt.

Cost of living, housing affordability, taxes — all are reasons why Americans are relocating to cheaper pastures. Where, exactly? In 2023, they moved in droves to one state: Texas.

The PIP's proposals, when removed from the lyrics, would not bring communism, but more poverty and exodus, writes José Nadal Power.

Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson highlight the importance of having the right economic institutions for development, writes Juan Lara.

Citizens are anxiously awaiting the famous first 100 days of both administrations (federal and state), which should define what should be a four-year period of global and local challenges.

Puerto Rico is under the jurisdiction of Washington but is not a formal part of the 50 states that make up the United States of America. Therefore, its inhabitants are not represented in the U.S. Electoral College.

We are grateful and honored that the Wall Street Journal mentioned us as a reference in its opinion piece yesterday titled "Puerto Rico Is a Political Football." The article mentions our report titled "Economic Freedom Actions for a Fair and Prosperous Puerto Rico" and the findings and analysis of its author, Dr. Ángel Carrión-Tavárez, director of research and public policy at ILE.

Government regulations have been historically regarded as a necessary tool to control undesirable behavior, promote worker and consumer safety, and prevent dominant firms from abusing their market power. Most economists accept that regulations have negative impacts on commerce and economic growth. These consequences are often regarded as the price that must be paid to protect vulnerable populations and promote higher ideals such as environmental protection.

Javier Milei gives his opinion on Milton Friedman and the social responsibility of businessmen. It is time for business leaders to defend the principles of a free society with frankness and coherence.