Puerto Rico
The Jones Act: Breaking the Chains (VIDEO)
It has crippled the Puerto Rico economy for close than a century.
Will Puerto Ricans Return Home After Hurricane María?
How many Puerto Ricans who have fled the island might return home—and how many are gone for good?
Two Months After Hurricane María and Unity for Puerto Rico? (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: November 19, 2017
Rosselló About Investigating Uncounted Hurricane María Deaths: ‘This Is a Continuous Effort’
“Of course, we welcome the information that the journalists stated.”
Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Curfew Leads to One Death and Use of Taser Against PREPA Employee
These two cases show that instead of “saving lives,” the government curfew put them at risk.
Toque de queda en Puerto Rico da paso a muerte y uso de taser contra empleado de la AEE
La muerte de Ana es una de las que no figura en la lista oficial del estado, como reveló una investigación del Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI).
Reacciona el gobernador a investigación sobre el conteo de las muertes relacionadas al huracán María
Rosselló respondió el jueves, por escrito, las preguntas que el CPI le envió el miércoles sobre el tema.
Dozens of Uncounted Deaths From Hurricane María Emerge in Puerto Rico
All one needs is to visit town halls, police stations, and funeral homes in Puerto Rico’s towns to find them.
Aparecen decenas de muertos no contados por el huracán María
Basta visitar las alcaldías, comandancias, y funerarias de los pueblos para encontrarlos. Los médicos también los reconocen, en privado.
On the Day Puerto Rico Gov’t Said 50% of Power Generation Was Achieved, the Lights Went Out Again
“We will continue investigating the cause of today’s failure because it happened just after the fulfillment of the [50% goal]. We continue working to put the other 230kv line into operation from Aguirre to give the system greater stability,” said the Secretary.
Our Everyday Vulnerability in Puerto Rico
There are days when we wake up like warriors and days when we wake up with fear.
Government Agencies Not Taking Action Against Dangers of Electric Generators in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been smelling and breathing diesel ever since Hurricane María hit.
En Puerto Rico, agencias de gobierno no actúan ante peligros que conllevan los generadores eléctricos
“La gente no quiere escuchar”, se queja la presidenta de la Junta de Calidad Ambiental ante los conflictos vecinales, problemas de salud y seguridad que crean los aparatos.
Puerto Rico’s Public Security Secretary Talks About Hurricane Death Toll With CBS News’ David Begnaud
This interview is TELLING.
Rep. Gutiérrez Calls for Puerto Rico Fiscal Board Chair to Remove Executive Director and Revitalization Coordinator
“I can only say that I am appalled.”
For the First 10 Days After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Reports a 43% Increase in Deaths
The government, however, still contends that the official death count from the hurricane is at 55 victims.
María dispara las muertes en Puerto Rico en un 43%
Esto equivale a por lo menos unas 350 muertes adicionales al promedio de muertes que se venía registrando en Puerto Rico en septiembre hasta el día del devastador evento.
The Government of Puerto Rico Admitted an Increase in September Deaths After Maria, But Won’t Say Much More
When compared to September, 2016, there were 472 more deaths in Puerto Rico in September, 2017.
Maria Will Fundamentally Change US Policy Toward Puerto Rico
As a political economist who has studied Puerto Rican political and economic change, I believe Hurricane Maria could be another watershed moment that redefines U.S. treatment of Puerto Rico.
60 Minutes 46 DAYS Report on Puerto Rico Is Must-Watch Journalism (VIDEO)
It’s really bad on the island.
Rosa Clemente and #PRontheMap (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: November 5, 2017