Puerto Rico

Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Presidential Campaigns Visit Puerto Rico

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.

Puerto Rico News 2015: Grassroots Movement Calls For Puerto Rico to Break Ties With US, Rejoin Spain

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.

MLB: Houston Astros Shortstop Carlos Correa Emerges as New Face of Puerto Rican Baseball

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.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Garcia Padilla Invites New York Elected Officials to Help Economic, Health Crisis

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.

Saul Alvarez Next Fight: 'Canelo' Believes Defeating Miguel Cotto Will Make Him a Legend

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.

Puerto Rico News 2015: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Visit Commonwealth with Financial Experts

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will embark to Puerto Rico to support the island as the commonwealth faces an excruciating debt crisis.

Tropical Storm Erika 2015 [Forecast & PATH MAP] 12 Dead as Erika Races Across Caribbean; Expected to Reach Florida on Sunday

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.

Tropical Storm Erika Track 2015: Weather Phenomenon to Hit Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

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.

Portrait of First Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Muñoz Marin Installed at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

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.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Bronx President Ruben Diaz Jr., NY Elected Officials Urge Congress to Help

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.

Puerto Rico Economic Crisis: Martin O'Malley Calls for Equal Economic Rights as Island Defaults on Debt Payments

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.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Says Obama Administration Cannot Help Puerto Rico, Calls for Bankruptcy Protections

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.

Puerto Rico Economic Crisis: 7th Hotel Casino Lays Off Workers, Closes Casino

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 Becomes First Candidate to Visit Puerto Rico Amid Debt Crisis

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.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Delivers Impassioned Speech Calling For Puerto Rico Aid

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.

Puerto Rico News: Hedge Fund Economists Advise Puerto Rico to Cut Education Spending

A group of hedge fund economists released a report in which they offered a list of tough solutions to alleviate Puerto Rico’s current economic problems and the U.S. territory's $72 billion debt.

Obama Signs Bill Honoring First Puerto-Rican Born US Congressman Herman Badillo

President Barack Obama has signed on a bill renaming a Bronx post office in honor of Herman Badillo, the first Puerto Rican-born U.S. congressman.

Happy Birthday Jennifer Lopez: 5 Times the Star Embraced Her Latino Roots

As the singer turns 46, we look back at the moments in her career when she's embraced her Latino culture.

Puerto Rico News: Healthcare Advocates Launch Campaign, Tells Congress Not to Cut Funding [Video]

A coalition of medical workers, insurers and hospitals in Puerto Rico have launched a media campaign petitioning Congress not to slash the Island's healthcare funding in wake of its $72 billion debt crisis.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: US Democratic Senators Introduce Bill Granting Island Chapter 9 Benefits

Senate Democrats finally introduced legislation aimed to help Puerto Rico's $70 billion debt crisis.Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut announced the "The Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act" (S. 1774), which would grant the island commonwealth the authority to allow its municipalities and public utilities to adjust their debts through bankruptcy court supervision.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Talks Immigration, Economic Record at Largest Latino Conference

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley addressed the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. and heavily focused on immigration and its impact on the economy.
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