Employment Grew 0.9% in April, the Biggest Increase in Six Months

By Luisa García Pelatti In April, 8,500 jobs were created in Puerto Rico, an increase of 0.9% over the same month last year, according to adjusted data published by the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH). It is the biggest increase in employment in the last six months. In March, 6,700 employees had been generated. The unemployment rate remained at 5.5% in April, a historic minimum, compared to 5.9% in April last year. In April, 12,00…