Puerto Rico
What One Puerto Rican Activist Told Judge About Debt Restructuring Case
These debt negotiations should not put profits over people.
Judge Hears Major Puerto Rico Debt Restructuring Case
The hearing involves more than $17 billion worth of debt backed by sales-tax bonds that the government issued, representing nearly a third of the island’s overall bonded debt.
Inmigrantes en Puerto Rico no se escapan de las políticas racistas de Trump
Mientras el número de detenciones de inmigrantes indocumentados ha aumentado en la Isla según varios abogados de inmigración, la falta de transparencia del gobierno federal mantiene a Puerto Rico a ciegas.
How Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies Separate Families in Puerto Rico
Roundups of undocumented immigrants in Puerto Rico have been on the rise, according to immigration attorneys, as the federal government’s lack of transparency keeps Puerto Ricans in the dark about the number of people affected.
After Countless Protests Against Gender Violence in Puerto Rico, Rosselló Finally Met with Local Feminists
The organization Colectiva Feminista en Construcción has been working tirelessly to bring attention to the issue of violence against women in Puerto Rico
Hedge Clippers Statement: ‘The Fiscal Control Board Finally Agrees That the Debt Is Illegal’
It has the power to stop this abuse by allowing a citizen and democratic audit of all the debt.
Board Seeks to Invalidate $6B Worth of Puerto Rico’s Debt
It said late Monday the debt includes all general obligation bonds that were issued in 2012 and 2014 in “clear violation” of debt limits established by the island’s Constitution.
To Ovations, Hamilton’s Star Reprises Role in Puerto Rico
The audience giggled, hooted, clapped and tapped their feet throughout Friday’s night’s performance.
In the Push to Raise More Awareness About Violence in Puerto Rico, Will Rosselló Only Talk With Men?
Time to talk more about it.
Debt Island: Wall Street Closes in on 40 Years of Profit at Puerto Rico’s Expense
Activists call for a massive mobilization on January 16 against the dangerous precedents that Cofina agreement sets for future restructuring plans.
Growing Opioid Crisis Adds to Puerto Rico’s Problems
More than 600 fentanyl-related overdoses and 60 deaths were reported in Puerto Rico in 2017, largely before Hurricane María, up from 200 and eight the previous year.
VIDA, LUCHA Y VICTORIA: Cuando el margen se vuelve centro
En el 2018 hubo un resurgir de las artes y la cultura en Puerto Rico. El Hip-Hop no fue la excepción.
Un año combativo para la transparencia en Puerto Rico
La intención de ser transparente sobre los asuntos públicos fue una de las cosas que el huracán se llevó y no se ha recuperado.
An Online Petition to Keep Puerto Rican Flag Mural in Miami Is Already Nearing 50K Signatures
The things people need to do.
On His Return to Puerto Rico for HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda Reiterates Call for Cancellation of Island’s Debt
Politics mixed with musicals.
My Reflections on the Young Lords and Why They Matter More Than Ever
The roots of resistance will never be forgotten.
‘Estamos Bien’ and the Forced Resiliency of Black and Brown Communities
Released nearly a year after Hurricane María, the hit song became the anthem for Puerto Ricans in the wake of a tragedy.
Puerto Ricans Call on Judge Taylor Swain to Reject Agreement Between COFINA and Fiscal Board
We believe it will drag Puerto Rico into another economic crisis, due to the imposition of more austerity measures and cuts in public services and pensions.
Rafael Rodríguez Mercado: El secretario ausente
El principal responsable de que miles de personas no murieran por el colapso del sistema de salud de Puerto Rico tras el huracán María, el secretario de Salud, Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, no cumplió con su deber antes, durante, ni después de la emergencia, reveló una investigación del Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI.