U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., called for the House Natural Resources Committee to hold a hearing on the role of hedge funds in Puerto Rico's financial crisis.
Happy 78th Birthday Orlando Cepeda! One of the greatest first baseman in Major League Baseball history turns 78 today. Orlando Cepeda has been retired for more than 40 years, but his greatness on the field will never be forgotten.
Puerto Rico's economic recovery working group released its comprehensive plan to save the commonwealth. The Working Group for the Fiscal and Economic Recovery of Puerto Rico published the Fiscal and Economic Growth Plan (FEGP), which include proposals for economic growth with reform measures.
A New York delegation wrapped up its one-day solidarity trip to Puerto Rico, where elected officials spoke with health and economic experts about the island's struggles.
Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio are taking their White House bids to Puerto Rico on Friday, where they will hold competing campaign events in San Juan, the commonwealth's capital.
In light of Puerto Rico's staggering debt crisis and economic struggles, some advocates are pushing for the island to break free from the United States and re-join Spain.
Carlos Correa is having a monster rookie season for the Houston Astros. Just 20 years old, Correa is now the face of Puerto Rican baseball, maybe sports in general.
New York officials will make a one-day trip to Puerto Rico to discuss the island's economic and health crisis. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leads the delegation comprising of the state's elected officials and Medicaid experts.
There's one huge reason Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is determined to triumph over Miguel Cotto. "Canelo" is motivated in beating Cotto because he feels this victory will earn him a legend status.
At least 12 people were confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Erika lashed the island of Dominica and is headed across the Caribbean in the direction of south Florida.
Puerto Rico is readying for tropical storm after the National Hurricane Center on Wednesday issued a warning that also affects the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The portrait of the first governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marin, made its Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery (NPG) debut on Thursday. Painted by Francisco Rodón, the oil-on-canvas portrait could play a major role in establishing a dialogue between U.S. and Puerto Rican history.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a letter to Congress in conjunction with more than 100 elected officials from the United States urging Congress to allow Puerto Rico to enter bankruptcy.
While there are no Electoral College votes from Puerto Rico, the 2016 presidential candidates have been making the outreach toward the commonwealth island. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley became the first 2016 presidential candidate, regardless of political party, to travel to Puerto Rico to address the economic and health crisis affecting 3.6 million inhabitants.
In a letter addressed to Sen. Orin Hatch (R, Utah) and the Senate Finance Committee, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew explained the Obama administration cannot do anything legally to help Puerto Rico. He explained Congress holds the power to grant access to bankruptcy protections to the beleaguered island.
The U.S. territory is entering its ninth year of recession. Puerto Rico's tourism industry has fallen victim to its failing economy, which has been hit the hardest by hotel and casino closings over the past five years.
Martin O'Malley will be the first presidential candidate, regardless of political party affiliation, to visit the commonwealth of Puerto Rico on Aug. 1. Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley's visit to Puerto Rico comes as the island faces health care and an economic crisis with $70 billion debt.
Luis Gutierrez, a Democratic congressman from Illinois, took to the floor of Congress on Tuesday and addressed his colleagues on Puerto Rico’s economic crisis, which threatens to plummet the island into financial doom. Rep. Gutierrez, a Puerto Rican, appealed to his fellow congressmen and women, demanding they take responsibility for their duty to the U.S. territory.
