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Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse island
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Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse island

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor today signed a law that prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids and other hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 24, 2024
Taiwanese chip producer might want to set up shop in Puerto Rico
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Taiwanese chip producer might want to set up shop in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The territorial relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States, as well as a new allocation of federal funds, appear to have motivated a semiconductor production company in…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2024
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer González
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Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer González

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by their pro-statehood party. The two…
Posted by John McCarthy June 3, 2024
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides
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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. commonwealth. One person has been reported missing. Governor Pedro…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Interior Department highlights climate resilience in visit to Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico
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Interior Department highlights climate resilience in visit to Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Puerto Rico this week to highlight how the Department of the Interior is supporting locally led,…
Posted by John McCarthy March 16, 2024
Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency On Coastal Erosion
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Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency On Coastal Erosion

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency this week to fight worsening coastal erosion across that officials blame on climate change. The government is setting…
Posted by John McCarthy April 15, 2023
Puerto Rico Governor’s 2 Cousins Guilty In Embezzlement Case
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Puerto Rico Governor’s 2 Cousins Guilty In Embezzlement Case

SAN JUAN (AP) — Two cousins of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi pleaded guilty Thursday for embezzling an estimated $3.7 million in federal funds earmarked for the management of public…
Posted by John McCarthy April 14, 2023
As Bankruptcy Ends, Board Seeks To Boost Puerto Rico’s Economy
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As Bankruptcy Ends, Board Seeks To Boost Puerto Rico’s Economy

SAN JUAN (AP) — As Puerto Rico emerges from a drawn-out bankruptcy process, a federal control board that oversees the island’s finances announced Wednesday that it will focus on growing the…
Posted by John McCarthy April 6, 2023
U.S. Ships Mega Generators To Puerto Rico To Ease Outages
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U.S. Ships Mega Generators To Puerto Rico To Ease Outages

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Friday that the U.S. government has shipped three mega generators to the island to help stabilize the U.S. territory’s rickety electric grid…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2023
Hurricane Fiona Makes Landfall In Puerto Rico As Electricity Grid Fails
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Hurricane Fiona Makes Landfall In Puerto Rico As Electricity Grid Fails

SAN JUAN — Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast today after causing an island-wide power blackout and threatening to dump “historic” levels of rain. Forecasters said the downpour was…
Posted by John McCarthy September 18, 2022

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