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
Puerto Rico
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Politics
U.S. searching for 287 Puerto Rico police officers owed overtime wages
The order stems from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division that determined the Commonwealth’s police department violated the Fair Labor Standards Act related to failure to pay overtime properly. If the missing police officers are not located, the funds will go to the U.S. Department of Treasury, said the Department of Labor.
Entertainment
Bad Bunny breaks fashion stereotypes again by wearing a pink dress and heels
The Puerto Rican singer became the image of a renowned French fashion brand
Climate
Schools in Puerto Rico closed due to heavy rains and flooding
Puerto Rico saw more than six inches of rain in less than six hours
Entertainment
Reggaeton artists Anuel AA and Yailin announce their engagement
The newly engaged couple announced their engagement through a video posted on social media
Entertainment
“They took him away from me,” said Karol G about Anuel AA’s new girlfriend
Anuel AA posted a video giving a passionate kiss to his new partner
Business
Puerto Rico released from bankruptcy, had tens of billions in debt
The U.S. protectorate received approval on Tuesday to leave bankruptcy through the largest restructuring of U.S. municipal debt ever, a write-down of $30.5 billion in public debt. In 2017, it owed its creditors $74 billion.
Coronavirus
After the holidays and a Bad Bunny show, COVID-19 rates in Puerto Rico rise by 4,600%
The concert, as well as business events, company holiday parties and family get togethers, ultimately contributed to a 4,600 percent increase in cases in Puerto Rico
Entertainment
Wisin & Yandel announce the end of their duo
“The year 2022 and the beginning of 2023 will be many concerts," they assured fans.
Politics
Puerto Rico mayor pleads guilty to federal corruption charges
The corruption scheme awarded a company $9.9 million in municipal contracts
Entertainment
Karol G and Anuel AA perform together months after ending their engagement
Anuel AA surprised Karol G during the last concert of her Bichota tour
