On 2 November 2026, the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico held a ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda de la Constitución to honor former baseball player Carlos Beltrán. ^[1] Carlos Beltrán was officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on 26 July 2026 as part of the 2026 class, receiving 358 votes equal to 84.2% of ballots cast. ^[2] Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón confirmed she will submit amendments to the legislature for the recently approved planning and permit system reform bill ^[3] A new legislative project addressing the Global Minimum Tax has been introduced in Puerto Rico's legislature. ^[4] Under the proposed scheme, tax-exempt companies operating in Puerto Rico may voluntarily increase their tax contribution rate. ^[5] Puerto Rico enacted Senate Bill 1096, implementing the largest overhaul of its judicial branch in over 20 years. ^[6] House President Carlos Méndez stated Carlos Beltrán has positively impacted thousands of young Puerto Ricans beyond his baseball career. ^[7] Legislative leaders presented Carlos Beltrán with a framed copy of Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 formally recognizing his Hall of Fame induction. ^[8] Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz stated Carlos Beltrán is an example of discipline and commitment for Puerto Rico. ^[9] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated her administration accepted 70% of the changes included in the Senate-passed version of the bill ^[10] Proposed amendments include removing the single unified permit, automatic permit issuance for government delays, and a 20 metre coastal buffer zone ^[11] The proposal intends to prevent multinational corporations from relocating away from Puerto Rico. ^[12]