Armed conflict and political violenceLow
Armed violence is rarely reported.
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Puerto Rico political and security risk assessment
Puerto Rico carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 0 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Puerto Rico
What is the political and security risk in Puerto Rico right now?
Puerto Rico carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 0 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
What are the main risks of operating in Puerto Rico?
Protest and civil unrestLow
Protest activity is limited.
What has changed recently in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico moved unchanged this week and was flat over the last 12 weeks, from 0 to 0.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Puerto Rico stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 90% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$129.4 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth0.3%Latest data, 2025
Trade90% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population3.2 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Puerto Rico threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Puerto Rico for business?
Puerto Rico carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 0 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Puerto Rico?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (low); protest and civil unrest (low). Armed violence is rarely reported.
What is the outlook for Puerto Rico?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Puerto Rico stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Puerto Rico risk assessment updated?
The Puerto Rico threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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