Puerto Rico
The FBI Is Investigating Corruption in Puerto Rico, and BDO Seems to Be at the Center of It
Who is BDO Puerto Rico, and why are they involved in almost every recent corruption scandal?
Pew Research: 2018 US Latino Population at 59.9 Million People, Despite Slower Growth
It was at 47.8 million in 2008.
Politicians Should Just Stop Pandering and Admit That Puerto Rico Deserves a Serious Self-Determination Process
Americans still think that they know what is best for their colonial subjects.
Community Health Centers Were Lifesavers After Hurricane María, But Puerto Rico Government Didn’t Count on Them
“We were alone in the world,” said César Montijo, chief executive officer of SANOS, a health center in Caguas, when describing how his clinic stepped in to provide medical services and even food to communities in need 72 hours after the hurricane hit.
A Week of Puerto Rican Government Scandals, Summarized
Stay with us. There’s a lot to unpack.
Lawsuit Alleges That Georgia DDS Discriminates Against Puerto Rican Driver’s License Applicants
It has been over 600 days since Mr. Kenneth Cabán González applied for a Georgia driver’s license.
Amenazado el patrimonio histórico por el proceso de recuperación tras María
Residentes de las viviendas consideradas como estructuras históricas han quedado desprotegidos. Además, el Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, que tiene la encomienda constitucional de preservar el patrimonio construido, ha sido excluido de la evaluación de estructuras que se propone demoler.
Governor of Puerto Rico Ricardo Rosselló Is Being Accused of Corruption: A Breakdown
The son of ousted Secretary of Treasury, Raúl Maldonado Gautier, has accused Governor Ricardo Rosselló of corruption for allegedly altering reports from Unidos por Puerto Rico.
The Lobbyists Who Promoted Opportunity Zones for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Washington, Jenniffer González, is like the godmother of the Opportunity Zones in U.S. Congress.
A Public Call to Congress: It’s Time to Hold Hearings on Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Control Board
Signers are encouraging the Senate to hold a hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to properly investigate the conflicts of interest on the body and the level of accountability and transparency achieved by the public agency.
An ‘American’ Won Miss Universe Puerto Rico and the Whole Puerto Rican Identity Things Got All Messy
It got all complicated again.
An Inside Look at Migration From Honduras (VIDEO)
What are the real causes?
A Bunch of Puerto Rican College Republicans Are Trying Really Hard to Get a Trump Statue Built in San Juan
Will it show him throwing paper towels?
Public Outcry Leads Rosselló to Backtrack on Puerto Rico Religious Freedom and Conversion Therapy Controversy
The sudden move to stop the legislative process on both bills occurred after a massive outcry sparked serious concerns about how the bills would impact the island’s LGBTQ community.
Retirees Defy Puerto Rico Government, Get Pension Deal With Board
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of retired public employees has defied Puerto Rico’s government and reached a deal with a federal control board overseeing the island’s finances as it works to restructure more than $50 billion in pension liabilities, officials said Wednesday.
Former Rosselló Campaign Manager Under FBI investigation for Alleged Influence Peddling
Through a written statement, Elías Sánchez denied his involvement in any corruption, saying that any allegation in that direction is false.
How to Streamline Aid for Hurricane Relief
For Puerto Rico, the lack of development funds has created a downward spiral that will be hard to remedy.
Proposed Presidential Primary Bill Attempts to Bring Awareness to Puerto Rico’s Voting Rights
“By moving the date forward, Puerto Rico becomes a relevant state, and the candidates will be forced to pay attention to our needs,” governor Ricardo Rosselló said.
Court Petition Supporting Fiscal Control Board Strikes Blow to Puerto Rico’s Sovereignty
On February, the US Court of Appeals ruled the the Board’s member selection process was unconstitutional. The Trump Administration seeks to revoke that.
Puerto Rico Finally Gets Disaster Relief Despite Republican Delays
It took a while.
Presidential Candidates Put On Notice by More Than 50 Puerto Rican and Allied Groups Demanding Action for Puerto Rico
Vieques en Acciόn, National Urban League, MoveOn Political Action latest to join #ShowUsYourPRPolicy campaign