What's happening? The 2023 World Air Quality Report found that two Puerto Rico municipalities, San Juan and San Germán, have been recognized as the least polluted cities in Latin America.
Both cities met the air quality guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), which set the standard for particulate matter.
Other data: Guayanilla, Camuy and Caguas also met WHO standards.
By contrast, Bayamón was identified as the most polluted city in Puerto Rico.
Global picture: Puerto Rico ranks 23rd in air quality within Latin America, well below Mexico, El Salvador, Peru and Chile.
Globally, the Island ranks 127th out of 134 countries in pollution levels and has consistently maintained low pollutant levels since 2020.
You can learn more about the report here.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
