Top Stories + Puerto Rico Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies – Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico’s last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals. – Now new Gov. Luis Fortuno has revoked the reserve as part of a drive to bring jobs and investment for the U.S. territory’s struggling economy. And activists see a broader pattern of looser protection for the island’s environment.
For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network.
October 26, 2009
Arson or accident? FBI, ATF investigate fuel depot fire in Puerto Rico
October 17, 2009
More than 100,000 turned out here Thursday for a protest against Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño’s decision to lay off 17,000 public employees,
September 28, 2009
Puerto Rico’s government announced that it will lay off more than 16,000 public workers – adding to an unemployment rate higher than that of any U.S state.
September 21, 2009
US struggles to keep up in Puerto Rico’s drug war
August 7, 2009
For Puerto Ricans, Sotomayor’s Success Stirs Pride
August 6, 2009
A UM study indicates that the incidence of cancer increases dramatically for Hispanics who have moved to Florida from Cuba, Puerto Rico or Mexico.
July 23, 2009
A House committee approved a proposal Wednesday that would let Puerto Ricans decide their island’s political status. It was unclear whether the full Congress would consider the bill.
July 15, 2009
Patients in Puerto Rico die at statistically higher rates from heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia than those admitted to mainland hospitals, a USA TODAY analysis of new government data shows.
June 8, 2009
Puerto Rico en la Marcha : Over 100,000 March Against Layoffs, Form New Coalition
May 29, 2009
More than 7,000 public employees will lose their government jobs at the beginning of July, according to an announcement made Wednesday by Maria Sanchez Bras, the director of Puerto Rico’s Office of Management and Budget.
March 16, 2009
Paradise Lost for the dogs of Puerto Rico – A Dog-umentary hosted by Selena Gomez creating awareness for the the stray dog epidemic on the Island of Puerto Rico.
March 3, 2009
More than 30,000 public employees will lose their jobs soon in Puerto Rico, the island’s new governor has announced.
September 3, 2008
Puerto Rico’s daily English-language newspaper closes – The island’s daily English-language newspaper has closed after nearly 50 years.
August 20, 2008
A U.S. federal grand jury handed down a new indictment against Puerto Rico Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila Tuesday, charging him with four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with alleged campaign finance violations.
July 15, 2008
Puerto Rico-Mexico rivalry packs a real punch – When boxers from the Latin American lands face each other, representing their homeland well is paramount.
July 10, 2008
Puerto Rico Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila says no proof of corruption in first detailed response to charges
June 26, 2008
Puerto Rico creates 8-team soccer league
June 10, 2008
Puerto Rico in independence bid – Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila has called on the UN to back his people’s right to self-determination.
April 16, 2008
Puerto Rico to get $1.28 bln in US stimulus funds
March 18, 2008
Bilingual teachers wanted – Boston schools recruiting in Puerto Rico
March 6, 2008
Puerto Rican Teachers Suspend Strike
February 27, 2008
In Puerto Rico, teachers march before Education Department as island petitions for order ending strike
February 25, 2008
Puerto Rico’s Political Melodrama Plays On, With Its Governor in the Lead Role
February 21, 2008
Teachers strike begins in Puerto Rico with clashes between police and demonstrators
February 18, 2008
Baseball falters in Puerto Rico – Interest in the sport is steadily declining in the birthplace of Clemente and many others who became major league stars.
February 4, 2008
Puerto Rico Home of Deadly Syndrome – world’s highest incidence of a fatal type of albinism
January 30, 2008
U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite calls Puerto Ricans ‘foreign,’ shouldn’t get rebate
November 20, 2007
Drug plant closings leave Puerto Rico feeling sick
August 21, 2007
Puerto Rico Winter League folds – Financial hardship dooms 69-year-old organization
July 30, 2007
Puerto Rico party seeks UN aid on status
May 21, 2007
Puerto Rico tackling childhood obesity – (26% of youth are obese)
February 27, 2007
Statehood for Puerto Rico?
