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Venezuelan Banker In Bribe Scandal Pleads His Innocence

SAN JUAN — An international banker accused of bribing Puerto Rico’s then-governor to undermine an investigation into his institution turned himself in on Wednesday, almost a month after he was charged in federal court. Julio Herrera Velutini,… 

Banco Popular Eliminates NSF Charge

SAN JUAN — Banco Popular announced significant changes to its overdraft practices, including eliminating the charge for insufficient funds for returned transactions. The bank becomes the first financial institution from Puerto Rico to eliminate this fee.  … 

Prince Charles Guest Edits Black British Newspaper

LONDON — Britain’s Prince Charles has guest edited an edition of the country’s only Black newspaper to mark its 40th anniversary, honoring the contributions of African-Caribbean communities to the arts and society. The Voice newspaper…