Tag: Puerto Rico
A dozen years of the context of islands
Twelve years ago today, Pasquines began with a mission: to make sense of the United States...
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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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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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Google Trends in the US territories: April 2025
Welcome back to our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in Puerto Rico, Guam, the...
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Lack of explanation for data gaps in United States territories hinders fair policymaking
Americans’ public needs are not being adequately met as long as the federal data gaps for US...
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New fellowship connects environmental justice and democracy in the United States territories
Right to Democracy has launched a new two-year fellowship aimed at addressing the intersection of...
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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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US Virgin Islands officials meet with VA leadership in Puerto Rico over potential cuts to veterans healthcare
Facing potential federal cuts to veterans’ healthcare in the Caribbean, officials from the...
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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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Google Trends in the US territories: March 2025
Welcome back to our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in Puerto Rico, Guam, the...
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