10,400 jobs created in January, the highest figure in three months

By Luisa García Pelatti The economy of Puerto Rico generated 10,400 jobs in January, an increase of 1.1% over the same month last year, according to adjusted data published today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is the highest figure in the last three months. The unemployment rate remained at 5.4% in January, the lowest since data began to be recorded in 1947. The year 2024 had ended with a 1.7% increase in employment or 15,800 m…