Culture
Puerto Rico powerless after New Year's Eve blackout impacts 80% of Caribbean island
The blackout left 80% of the island in the dark, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency
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Immigration
More than 100 Haitian migrants found stranded on island near Puerto Rico
The uninhabited and inhospitable Mona Island is located between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
Climate
Around 101,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Fiona
While the process to restore power to the island has been slower, authorities believe it will be faster than when Hurricane Maria also hit Puerto Rico five years ago
Entertainment
Orlando Bravo Donates Million to Puerto Rican communities affected by Hurricane Fiona
Bravo, a Puerto Rico native, donated $10 million to the Bravo Family Foundation to help communities affected by the hurricane
Politics
U.S. waives Jones Act to supply diesel fuel to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the law was temporarily waived “in response to urgent and immediate needs of the Puerto Rican people”
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams steps away from embattled city to visit Puerto Rico
He called the island New York’s “sixth borough.”
Climate
Puerto Rico devastated: no power and no water after hurricane Fiona
More than 2,100 people have had to seek shelter in 113 shelters throughout the island
Sports
Five Latino ballplayers nominated for Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award
The legacy of Puerto Rican Roberto Clemente lives on in the Major Leagues as five Latin American players have been nominated for the award in honor of the eternal 21
Climate
Lightning kills 2 on jet skis in Puerto Rico
The last death by lightning on the island occurred almost exactly five years ago on September 5, 2017
Crime
Puerto Rico super PAC president sentenced for dark money scheme
The super PAC was routing of donor funds through the nonprofit companies was to conceal the true identities of the donors
Technology
Puerto Rico's governor changes course, lashes out against energy consortium amid blackouts
The governor’s comments come as power outages continue, protests rise and opposition leaders are calling for change
