Asociación de Centros Comerciales names new board for 2027
Edwin Tavárez of Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe will serve as president of the group representing 19 major shopping centers in Puerto Rico.
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- El Nuevo Día reported that the new board was chosen at the annual assembly held last week
- Edwin Tavárez will serve as president while continuing efforts to reduce the IVU on security services according to both outlets
- El Vocero reported that Marnie Marquina was recognized for her two years as president in 2025 and 2026 and will remain on the board as past president
- The association groups 19 companies that own or manage the main shopping centers in Puerto Rico El Nuevo Día and El Vocero said
New leadership announced
The Asociación de Centros Comerciales Puertorriqueños (ACCP) announced its new board of directors for 2027. The officials were selected during the group's annual assembly held last week, El Nuevo Día reported. Edwin Tavárez, general manager of Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe, will assume the presidency.
Tavárez told reporters that his priorities include continuing efforts before the Legislature to achieve a reduction of the IVU on security services, strengthening ties with other guilds and organizations, and prioritizing joint work for the benefit of members. Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero published the same quote from Tavárez: “Es un honor asumir la presidencia de la ACCP...”
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What the sources posted
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Es un honor asumir la presidencia de la ACCP y representar a una industria que desempeña un papel importante en el desarrollo económico de Puerto Rico.
Our translation: It is an honor to assume the presidency of the ACCP and represent an industry that plays an important role in the economic development of Puerto Rico.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Full board roster
According to El Vocero, the 2027 officers are: Edwin Tavárez as president; Carola Pierluisi, senior vice president of leasing and marketing at Curzon PR, as vice president; Irvin Ramírez, general manager of Inmobiliaria Santurce & Quintana Holding Corp., as treasurer; Luis Carreras, president of Dorado Shopping Center Development, as secretary; attorney César Vázquez, co-managing partner of Céntrico Guayama, as sub-treasurer; and José “Papo” Pérez, vice president and administrator of Empresas Pérez Hermanos, as sub-secretary. Marnie Marquina, general manager of The Mall of San Juan, will remain on the board of directors.
El Nuevo Día listed the same individuals but used the name Carlos Pierluisi for the vice president position. The ACCP currently groups 19 companies that own or manage the main shopping centers in Puerto Rico, both outlets reported.
Where the sources differ
Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero agree on the election of Edwin Tavárez as president, the priorities he outlined, the recognition of Marnie Marquina's past service, and that the ACCP represents 19 companies. They differ on the name of the vice president: El Nuevo Día called the person Carlos Pierluisi while El Vocero identified her as Carola Pierluisi. El Vocero provided more detail on Marquina remaining as past president and included a group photo caption.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state the exact date of the annual assembly, whether a new president was elected by vote or acclamation, the length of the terms, or any specific legislative bills tied to the IVU reduction effort. They also do not mention any financial figures for the association or projected changes in membership.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Reporting La Asociación de Centros Comerciales anuncia nueva directiva
- Reporting Asociación de Centros Comerciales Puertorriqueños anuncia su nueva directiva para el año 2027
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día and El Vocero both reported the announcement of the 2027 board and Tavárez's quoted remarks. Details about the recognition of Marnie Marquina and the exact spelling of the vice president's first name rest on a single source each.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.