The Puerto Rico Fiscal Supervisory Board asked on Oct 27 that the proposed IVU suspension not take effect until the board completes a full review. ^[1] In a four-page letter to Governor Jenniffer González Colón and legislative leaders, the board said the government had not identified a funding source to cover the revenue loss, which it estimated at $56.8 million. ^[2][3][4] The proposed suspension would run from November 1 to December 31, 2026, covering the 6% IVU on prepared foods, carbonated beverages, candies, and confectionery. ^[5][6] La Fortaleza's own estimate put forgone revenue at $15-25 million per month, up to about $50 million. ^[7][8] Board executive director Robert F. Mujica argued the exemption treats a symptom, not the root cause of high electricity costs, and criticized proposing relief outside the formal budget process. ^[9][10] The letter landed with the residential electricity rate at 33.86 cents per kWh for October-December 2026, the highest recorded since 2020, and noted tax collections have stayed nearly flat for four consecutive fiscal years. ^[11][12] The board also said temporary relief does not replace comprehensive tax reform. ^[13] Until that review closes, the proposed suspension stays on hold.