Category: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico resident commissioner calls for federal oversight in power procurement for the territory
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (PPD, D) delivered remarks on the floor of...
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#TBT: May 29, 2025
Oscar López Rivera is an activist who was a member and suspected leader of the Fuerzas Armadas de...
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González-Colón announces new nominees for Secretary of State and Justice in Puerto Rico
Governor Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R) has announced new nominations for Secretary of State...
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NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, raising concerns for Atlantic territories
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecast an above-normal Atlantic...
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Puerto Rico sees opportunity and risk in Trump-era tariffs
In the wake of a divisive trade war catalyzed by President Donald Trump’s enforcement of extreme...
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New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico
A new economic development plan drafted by independence advocates proposes a detailed framework...
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How the Trump executive orders are impacting the US territories
In the first 90 days of President Trump’s administration, he signed 130 executive orders,...
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Puerto Rico faces renewable energy crossroads
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R) has recently backed a polarizing bill,...
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#TBT: April 24, 2025
On April 23, 1898, Maria Cristina, in the name of her son, King Alfonso XIII, and as Queen Regent...
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Applications open for CENTRO’s 2025–2026 community microgrant program
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has opened applications for its...
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González-Colón administration highlights Puerto Rico federal funding efforts in first 100 days
Officials from the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), the Puerto Rico Department...
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