Puerto Rico
Supreme Court Denies Review, Federal Officials Defend Disenfranchisement in U.S. Territories Before Human Rights Commission
“Absent full enjoyment of the right to vote, Americans in the territories are too easily ignored by all three branches of the federal government,” Neil Weare of Equally American said.
Watch CBS News’ Full PUERTO RICO: THE EXODUS AFTER HURRICANE MARIA Documentary
David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBSN Originals to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds.
Will Ricardo Rosselló Endorsement of Andrew Gillum Have Any Impact on Florida Elections? Probably Not
Local Puerto Ricans in Central Florida interviewed by Latino Rebels don’t seem to think the endorsement will help the Democratic hopeful.
One Year After Hurricane María, Childhood Poverty Hits All-Time High in Puerto Rico
Those facing trauma need help now.
Checking In With Jay Fonseca One Year After Hurricane María (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: September 23, 2018
On the First Anniversary of Hurricane María, an Open Letter to the 115th United States Congress
We deserve answers along with the American citizens of Puerto Rico.
A Comprehensive List of Stories About Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María Death Toll
Close to a year of work.
Over 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico
In bicameral letter, lawmakers demand apology, call on President to acknowledge official death toll and improve recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
A Glimmer of Hope
Phillip Arroyo writes about a mural dedicated to Puerto Rico he found in Orlando, and its meaning in the face of injustices.
Mudos los hospitales tras sus fallas por el huracán
Los problemas se reflejaron en el alza histórica de muertes.
FEMA Administrator Shows No Empathy at All About Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Dead
“Spousal abuse goes through the roof. You can’t blame spousal abuse, you know, after a disaster on anybody,” Brock Long said at one point.
Puerto Rico DOES Matter, President Trump (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: September 16, 2018
The Deaths of Hurricane María
Four hundred and eighty seven stories of extreme and inhuman suffering, each one with its own name, prove that many of the deaths caused by Hurricane María could have been avoided, while revealing the causes that led to this historic rise in mortality in Puerto Rico.
Los muertos de María
Cuatrocientas ochenta y siete historias de sufrimiento extremo e inhumano, con nombre y apellido, prueban que muchas de las muertes por el huracán María eran prevenibles y revelan las causas que llevaron a un alza histórica en mortalidad en Puerto Rico.
Trump Denies Puerto Rican Dead, Concocting Post-María Death Toll Conspiracy
Despite mounting evidence that the federal response to María was slow and inefficient, Trump continues to laud his administration’s handling of the disaster.
An Open Letter to President Trump: ‘You Erased My Stepdad From Your Conscience’
My stepdad died in my mother’s arms of a heart attack on December 6th in the early morning hours after suffering through the worst hurricane in history.
Day Before Trump Tweets About Death Count, Puerto Rican Govt Officials Met With White House to Discuss Hurricane María Messaging
PRFAA, the official Washington office for the governor of Puerto Rico, has declined to comment about whether or not the meeting took place.
Puerto Ricans Agree: Trump’s Response to María Was a Failure (WashPo VIDEO)
The President’s response got the lowest marks.
A Microcosm of the Post-María Media Relationship Between the US and Puerto Rico
Who gets to tell the story?
Detenidos en la legislatura proyectos para atender fallas tras el huracán María
Varias piezas legislativas que proponen cambios para corregir el manejo y el registro de las muertes relacionadas con un desastre natural están en el limbo en la Asamblea Legislativa. Las recomendaciones principales sobre este tema que hace el estudio de la Universidad George Washington, por el que el gobierno pagó $305,000, ya habían sido hechas por la legislatura.