CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-80167) of Popular, Inc. of our report dated June 29, 2006 relating to the financial statements of Popular, Inc. U.S.A. Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, NY
June 29, 2006