{
  "id": 594298,
  "title": "Puerto Rico Clears a First Step for the US$2 Billion Esencia Resort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/puerto-rico-clears-a-first-step-for-the-us-2-billion-esencia-resort",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/puerto-rico-esencia-resort-cabo-rojo-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Puerto Rico · Development Key Facts Approval scope OGPe approved the location consultation on July 31, 2026 — not full construction permits. Investment size Developers say US$2 billion-plus; Forbes reported US$2.5 billion. Project site About 2,000 acres in Cabo Rojo, near Boquerón Bay / Los Pozos sector. Hotel rooms 500 luxury rooms and suites, with […] The post Puerto Rico Clears a First Step…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}