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The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

Update: 2025-09-121
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The musician Bad Bunny opted to hold 30 concerts in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland United States. WSJ’s Elias Leight explains how the move has given a nearly $200 million boost to the island’s economy during a slow season for tourism. Ryan Knutson hosts.




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The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

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