Economist Leslie Adames By THE STAR STAFF The financial health of Puerto Rican consumers worsened in 2025, according to a new report released this week by Estudios Técnicos Inc. The firm’s Consumer Financial Fragility Index rose over the year, reflecting increases in loan delinquencies, personal bankruptcies, and unemployment across the island. Economist Leslie Adames noted in a written statement that the index climbed from 0.33 in the first quarter to 0.46 in the fourth quarter, showing…
