Empresarios por Puerto Rico launched the 'Cómprale al de Aquí' campaign to support local businesses facing high energy and fuel costs. ^[1] The 11th Orange Wednesday event will be held 25 November 2026, with associated campaign activities extended through January 2027. ^[2] Caribbean Business analysis found successful global local buying programs use institutional procurement policy, not only consumer campaigns. ^[3] The Cómprale al de Aquí local purchasing campaign launches its 11th annual iteration, running through early January 2027. ^[4] The campaign has partnered with Centro Unido de Detallistas, San Juan municipality, and Camuy municipality to expand business participation. ^[5] Puerto Rico enacted a local purchasing preference law in 2004, however no public compliance or spending data for this law could be located. ^[6] Research found independent local businesses recirculate an average 48% of each purchase locally, compared to under 14% for chain stores. ^[7]