EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-80169) of Popular, Inc. of our report dated June 27, 2006 relating to the financial statements of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Savings and Stock Plan, which appears in this
Form 11-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Juan, PR
June 27, 2006