Puerto Rico
A Deadly Bacteria Has Killed People in Puerto Rico, and Health Officials Didn’t Detect it
Leptospirosis is no stranger to Puerto Rico, and research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that before people got sick after Hurricane María, health officials’ passive surveillance hampered the ability to detect and prevent getting infected with this bacteria.
Are Thomas Rivera Schatz’s Attacks on Press Just a Smokescreen to Distract From Senate Employee FBI Arrest?
The President of the Puerto Rican Senate has a history of harassing, threatening and intimidating journalists.
Puerto Rico’s Challenges and Solidarity Before and After Hurricane María (VIDEO)
A presentation from Dr. Héctor R. Cordero-Guzmán
Rosselló Administration Delayed in Restructuring Puerto Rico Government
Hundreds of documents obtained by the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo show the obstacles the government faces to achieve projected savings.
Why Are Online Puerto Ricans Losing Their Shit Over the AFTER MARIA Documentary on Netflix?
Who knew that a 37-minute film would generate such intense feelings?
Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló Signs Climate Bill Into Law
“Climate change is real, and it is the biggest threat to our way of life. This is the issue of our generation. The time for discussion is over. Now it’s the time for action,” the said current governor said in a media release.
Organizations File Lawsuit Against US Department of the Treasury for Withholding Information Related to the Fiscal Control Board
Plaintiffs filed their original request for information in 2017, stating the Department of the Treasury breached its legal obligation by not responding timely to a FOIA request, despite having admitted that it has located the documents.
An Airbnb Boutique Hotel: Opportunity Zones Arrive in Old San Juan
In total, approximately 95% of the island is considered a Qualified Opportunity Zone under federal parameters.
Tres Palmas Marine Reserve: Another Victim of Puerto Rico’s Disaster Capitalism Economy
This is the fate of the coast of Rincón, a small town on the west side of Puerto Rico, if a proposed mega-hotel and casino is built.
Freeing the Colony: An Anti-Colonial and Anti-Racist Perspective on Puerto Rico’s Crisis
Efforts to help the archipelago after Hurricane Maria are fraught with colonial and racist undertones.
Rachel La Loca Out Loud
Latino Rebels Radio: May 12, 2019
Puerto Rico Update: A Personal Reflection
If we want to talk in any kind of meaningful way about Puerto Rico in 2019, we need to know its history.
In Case You Want to Watch the House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on Puerto Rico, Here It Is
As expected, it was colonially complicated.
Candidate Elizabeth Warren Announces Her Puerto Rico Plan for Comprehensive Debt Relief
“That’s government that works for Wall Street, but not for working people—and I believe we should fight back,” the Massachusetts senator writes.
More Than 40 Organizations Oppose Puerto Rico Governor’s ‘Consensus’ Bill on Conversion Therapy for Minors
“The real consensus is against the religious liberty and reparative therapies bills,” a statement organized by Comité Amplio para la Búsqueda de la Equidad (CABE) said.
From Trust to Betrayal, the Power of the Puerto Rican Voice
The betrayal of Puerto Rico’s on the recovery effort hurts to this day.
The McKinsey Way to Save an Island
Why is a bankrupt Puerto Rico spending more than a billion dollars on expert advice?