SAN JUAN — The suspected mismanagement of essential supplies during Hurricane Maria turned out to be a boon for Puerto Rico as it fights a
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Puerto Rico Shuttered 4 Police Stations To Combat Spreading Of COVID-19
SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico on Tuesday closed its fourth police station in a week, raising concerns about the ability of it to respond to
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President Trump Declares USVI A ‘Major Disaster,’ Paves Way For Increased Federal Funding
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the
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FEMA Assigns $37.8M In Puerto Rico Recovery Funds, Including Ponce Port Repairs
SAN JUAN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have destined an additional $37.8 million in funds
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Epstein’s Estate Blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG For Lack of Payouts To Sex Abuse Victims
NEW YORK — A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin
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Governor Bryan To Testify Before Congress Today About Territory’s Financial Needs
WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. will be among several governors of U.S. territories scheduled to testify before the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on
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Trump Appoints Coast Guard Rear Admiral As ‘Recovery Czar’ For Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — As Puerto Rico is struggling to recover from hurricanes and earthquakes, the White House confirmed this weekend that it is appointing U.S.
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Puerto Ricans Thrilled By Flag Sighting In Super Bowl 54
SAN JUAN — The screams echoed across Puerto Rico when Jennifer Lopez unfurled a feather cape representing the flag of the U.S. commonwealth during the
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Caribbean and Latin American Region Deadliest For Journalists In 2019
The figures come from the Observatory of Killed Journalists database, which is maintained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It shows that, over
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Republican National Committee’s Attorneys Investigating John Canegata
WASHINGTON — Just as the 2020 Democratic and Republican presidential primaries and caucuses get ready to begin, the Republican National Committee indicated it was investigating
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