Vehicle sales in Puerto Rico will fall by 12% in the first nine months of 2026

During the first nine months of 2026, vehicle sales in Puerto Rico experienced a decline of 12.6 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. The data was officially reported on Friday by the United Group of Automobile Importers (GUIA), the organization representing the local automotive industry.

Separately, media coverage of the region also highlighted regional logistics concerns, noting that sectors such as maritime and air transportation in Veracruz require timely weather forecasts to ensure safe and efficient operations while minimizing weather-related delays and accidents.