Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Statehood Commission Promotes Online Petition to President Trump
The petition, which was created by noted Latino conservative Alfonso Aguilar, one of the commission’s Shadow Representatives, has gotten more than 1,500 signatures over the past day.
Puerto Rico Gov’t Lacks Plan to Integrate Communities into ‘Opportunity Zones’
House Speaker Méndez says local legislation to enable the federal tax exemption program on the island will likely be approved, after being on conference committee since November.
Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Board Wants to Take Its Case to US Supreme Court
This doesn’t mean that the case will go to SCOTUS.
Foundation for Puerto Rico obtuvo el contrato de dinero CDBG-DR más jugoso sin someter propuesta
Según confirmó la presidenta y CEO de Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR), Annie Mayol, la entidad tampoco pasó por un proceso competitivo para administrar los $37.5 millones en fondos federales.
In Puerto Rico, a Nonprofit Wants More Women Like Ocasio-Cortez in Public Office
The workshops are non-partisan and free of charge.
El Negociado de Energía declara ilegales los contratos de alquiler de paneles solares residenciales de la empresa Sunnova
La agencia fiscalizadora afirma que los consumidores pueden acudir a esta para hacer valer sus derechos y ordena a la corporación tejana establecer un protocolo para divulgar la información completa de sus servicios y el mecanismo para que los clientes puedan objetar las facturas. Mientras, la compañía puertorriqueña Maximo Solar Industries la demanda y le acusa de prácticas monopolísticas.
Rep. Darren Soto Releases Puerto Rico Recovery Blueprint
“It’s time that President Trump act and show his commitment to a real plan for recovery,” the Florida Democrat of Puerto Rican descent said Tuesday.
Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau Declares Sunnova’s Residential Solar Panel Lease Contracts Illegal
The oversight agency ruled for consumers, ordering the Texas corporation that it establish a protocol to disclose complete information about its services.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on PROMESA Court Decision
“The Board has been tangled in conflicts of interests, and its wealthy members have no grasp of the realities faced by working families in Puerto Rico.”
Investigación sobre los muertos del huracán María gana prestigioso premio de periodismo de precisión Philip Meyer
El proyecto de investigación, iniciado y liderado por el Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI), incluyó la colaboración con el medio especializado en periodismo de datos qz.com y con la agencia de noticias internacional Prensa Asociada.
After The Dark: The Movement to Light Up Puerto Rico With the Sun (VIDEO)
Project Sunroof on the island.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on COFINA Deal
“The story of PROMESA is the story of deepening poverty in Puerto Rico.”
Judge Approves Massive Puerto Rico Debt Restructuring Deal
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — The agreement involves more than $17 billion worth of government bonds backed by a sales-and-use tax.
Demandan al Senado de Puerto Rico por no hacer público registro de cabilderos completo
Luego de múltiples intentos iniciados en marzo de 2018 para conseguir el documento, la organización periodística decidió radicar el recurso legal para obtener esta información, que es pública.
New La Comay Reboot Show Is Lacking Advertisers: Why?
The second day of the show also saw a four-point ratings drop.
Countering the Latest Media Narratives About Puerto Rico
Latino Rebels Radio: January 27, 2019
La vista de COFINA desde adentro y desde afuera
El sol comienza a bajar fuerte y caliente en San Juan poco después de las 4:00 de la tarde del martes, 15 de enero.
Public Power Versus Privatized Power: The Debate in Puerto Rico Before and After Hurricane María
The World Bank says that there is practically no difference in services both sectors offer.
Fighting Crime in the Land of Smoke and Mirrors
“Same shit,” a Puerto Rican lawyer told Latino Rebels.
Rosselló to Trump: ‘I Am Making a Public Request to You, Mr. President, to Meet With Me’
“Mr. President… you are getting the incorrect advice.”