%0 Journal Article %T PUERTO RICO AND THE PORT OF LAS AM¨ŚRICAS %A Miguel A. Vic¨Śns %A Benjamin Widner %J International Journal of Economics and Research %D 2011 %I Sanben Agency %X The following paper exams the potential for growth achieved through a maritime cluster in Puerto Rico. Given the development stage of the Port of Las Americans many issues must still be resolved before successful operations can be achieved. Pitfalls and opportunities are examined using similar clusters and alternative governance options. Recommendations for successful development of the Port of Las Americas are discussed. Classification: Economic Development, Regional %K Development %K maritime cluster %K port %K regiona %U http://www.ijeronline.com/documents/volumes/Vol2issue2/ijer201102023%20(6).pdf