Puerto Rico Just Cost Itself Millions (Here's Why)

Puerto Rico Just Cost Itself Millions (Here's Why)

Author: Latin Wealth February 26, 2026 Duration: 25:01

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Puerto Rico just lost a major film opportunity — and the consequences could ripple far beyond entertainment. In this Wealth Wednesday episode, Chris and Jeremiah break down why a Puerto Rico-centered film featuring Bad Bunny is reportedly moving production to the Dominican Republic, what that means for jobs, local spending, and long-term tourism, and why politics and permitting can quietly decide who wins economically.


Then we zoom out to the bigger geopolitical picture: China’s strategy in Latin America. While headlines claim China is being “pushed out,” we discuss why it may actually be recalibrating — shifting from visibility to leverage through infrastructure, ports, telecom, trade relationships, and currency swaps. We cover Panama’s Belt and Road exit, Chile and Argentina project changes, and why countries may be playing both sides while the U.S. pressures the region.


If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, Latin America’s economic direction, and the real power moves shaping trade and influence, this episode connects the dots.


Chapters

00:00 Wealth Wednesday intro: Puerto Rico film + China in Latin America

00:56 Puerto Rico blocks Puerto Rico-based film: what happened

01:48 Economic impact: jobs, local spending, tourism boost from film production

03:14 “Who didn’t get paid?” Politics, permits, and how decisions get made

06:25 Should politics override economic opportunity for Puerto Rico

09:46 Leadership, compromise, and who really suffers when deals collapse

14:37 China in Latin America: “not retreating, recalibrating” explained

16:04 China’s strategy: infrastructure, ports, telecom, currency swaps, trade

24:05 Outro + Latin Wealth Skool community invite


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