The Puerto Rico Economists Association unanimously approved a resolution on August 20, 2026, rejecting the Esencia luxury development project in Cabo Rojo ^[1]. The vote came after the organization reviewed the proposal for the luxury development, resulting in a decision that stopped the project's immediate progress in the municipality. ^[1] The resolution was adopted by the association's members in a single vote, showing a unified stance against the specific plans for Esencia. ^[1]