UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

POPULAR, INC.

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico		001-34084		66-0667416
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

209 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00918
(Address of principal executive offices)

(787) 765-9800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 24, 2010 the Board of Directors of Popular, Inc. (the “Corporation”) announced that effective May 24, 2010 David H. Chafey Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer, will no longer be employed by the Corporation. The change was prompted by differing views regarding the Corporation’s ongoing management structure and no irregularities were involved.

The Board has appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Carrión as President, and he will continue to lead the management team currently in place. The position of Chief Operating Officer will not be filled at this time.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1   Press release dated May 24, 2010

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 27, 2010.