The short version
- NotiCel reported the PNP will hold its annual convention from Dec. 4 to 6 2026
- El Nuevo Día reported the announcement was made on the party's official social media with a Christmas-themed poster
- Both outlets reported the event will include forming party organisms per regulations and feature parrandas
- NotiCel reported the announcement comes amid a leadership dispute between Sen. Thomas Rivera Schatz and Gov. Jenniffer González
Announcement Details
The New Progressive Party (PNP) will hold its annual convention from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 2026. NotiCel reported the date was announced on Friday through an Instagram post featuring Christmas decorations.
The post invites members to gather, celebrate traditions, strengthen ties and comply with party regulations to form all organisms of its structure. It ends with a call for parrandas and to feel the strength of the Palma. El Nuevo Día reported a similar message on the party's official social media accounts that also references the leadership of Gov. Jenniffer González.
Neither outlet reported the specific venue or detailed agenda for the three-day event.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Separa la fecha del 4 al 6 de diciembre de 2026, para reunimos en la Convención del Partido Nuevo Progresista, compartir, celebrar nuestras tradiciones y fortalecer los lazos que nos unen. Serán tres días donde cumpliendo con nuestro reglamento conformaremos todos los organismos de nuestra estructura. ¡Qué se escuche la parranda y se sienta la fuerza de la Palma!
Our translation: Save the date from Dec. 4 to 6 2026 to meet at the New Progressive Party Convention, share, celebrate our traditions and strengthen the ties that unite us. It will be three days where, complying with our regulations, we will form all the organisms of our structure. Let the parranda be heard and the strength of the Palma be felt!
The source's own statement, as quoted by NotiCel. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Context of Internal Dynamics
NotiCel reported the announcement was made in the midst of a leadership dispute between Sen. Thomas Rivera Schatz and Gov. Jenniffer González. NotiCel reported
El Nuevo Día reported the convention will take place while the party faces a series of controversies that include clashes between González and the Legislature, especially with Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz. El Nuevo Día reported
Where the sources differ
Both NotiCel and El Nuevo Día agree on the convention dates of Dec. 4-6 2026 and on the general content of the social media announcement that mentions traditions, strengthening ties, complying with regulations to form party organisms, and parrandas. NotiCel described the context as a pugna between Sen. Thomas Rivera Schatz and Gov. Jenniffer González. El Nuevo Día described a series of polémicas that include the departure of agency heads, questionable awarding of contracts, and constant clashes between González and the Legislature, especially Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify the location of the convention, provide an agenda or itinerary, or detail how the internal disputes or controversies may affect the event. They also do not indicate whether all party leaders will attend or what specific decisions will be made beyond forming organisms as required by regulation.
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 A principios de diciembre la convención anual del PNP
- Reporting Partido Nuevo Progresista anuncia su convención anual para la primera semana de diciembre
How we checked this
NotiCel and El Nuevo Día both covered the PNP's announcement of its annual convention dates and the content of the social media post. Details on internal leadership tensions rest on the separate characterizations offered by each outlet.
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.
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