The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

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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.


Further Listening: 

- Puerto Rico's Long Struggle to Keep the Lights On 

- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle

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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.


Further Listening: 

- Puerto Rico's Long Struggle to Keep the Lights On 

- The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-09-12 21 min
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