Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico News: Island's Economic Problems May Play In Debate Over Statehood

In April, Puerto Rico’s finance officials warned the U.S. territory could shut down in three months unless it secured a workable financing deal. As it stand now Puerto Rico has a debt of $73 billion.

Miguel Cabrera Breaks MLB Record for Home Runs by a Venezuelan-Born Player

Detroit Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera recently hit his 400th career home run. That home run was not only a career milestone, but it is the most ever by a Venezuelan-born player in MLB history. How many home runs will Cabrera finish with?

Puerto Rico News: Territory Imposes Strict Water Rationing

More than 160,000 people living in and near San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, will have access to water only every other day after the U.S. territory's government imposed strict water rationing on Wednesday.

Puerto Rico News: Island Government Will Not Allow Smoking Medicinal Marijuana

Despite the Governor of Puerto Rico signing an executive order to legalize medical marijuana this past Sunday, smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes will not be allowed in the U.S. territory.

Mother’s Day 2015: Dates of Celebration in USA, Mexico, Bolivia and More Latin American Countries

Mother's Day honors one's own mother along with motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence mothers have in society.

Medical Marijuana Legalization News: Puerto Rico's Governor Order Allows for Medical Use of Cannabis

Alejandro Garcia Padilla, governor of Puerto Rico, signed an executive order authorizing the use of medical marijuana over the weekend, adding the island territory to the growing list of nations and territories allowing for the drug's medical use.

Puerto Rico Debt: Legislators Reject Tax Plan, Governor Says Island Can No Longer Deal with 'Inaction'

Addressing the economic concerns of the United States territory of Puerto Rico on Thursday, Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla pledged to negotiate with legislators after they voted down an overhaul of Puerto Rico's tax system.

Puerto Rico News: Jeb Bush Pushes for Statehood of Puerto Rico, Challenges the GOP to Reach Out to Latinos

Potential presidential candidate Jeb Bush addressed a university in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, reiterating his support for Puerto Rico statehood while challenging his colleagues in the Republican Party to make a stronger effort to win over Latino voters.

Puerto Rico News: Budget Affects Thousands of Puerto Ricans Needing Medicine As Government Shutdown Looms

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are not receiving the necessary medications because the government is unable to pay insurance companies. However, the whole island's government could shutdown due to the financial crisis.

Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson Debuts at No. 1 in U.S., Puerto Rico & Billboard's 'Top Tropical Albums'

If you are a Michael Jackson fan and you love salsa music, then you need to check out "Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson," a new salsa-infused, kickstarter-funded album that features the King of Pop's iconic tunes.

Puerto Rico News: Seven Undocumented Immigrants Apprehended in Puerto Rico

A group of undocumented Dominican immigrants were arrested shortly after arriving in Puerto Rico aboard a small boat called a "yola."

Powerball Numbers & Results April 22, 2015: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $40 Million Jackpot

Wednesday’s Powerball is upon us. Wednesday’s Powerball is upon us. There is a current estimated jackpot of $40 million, which is a $26. 8 million cash value.

Puerto Rico's Alexandra Lúgaro, First Independent Candidate for Governor, Unveils Plan for the Future

Alexandra Lúgaro wants to change things in Puerto Rico and break free from the shackles of a dysfunctional two-party system that has brought the island to its knees.

Roberto Clemente Biography, Stats, & Career: Latino Baseball Legend Made MLB Debut for Pittsburgh Pirates 60 Years Ago Today

Roberto Clemente Made his Major League Baseball debut in 1955 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He would go on to become one of the greatest players in MLB history. Latin Post looks back at his incredible Hall of Fame career.

Bravo TV's 'Million Dollar Listing New York' Premiere: Luis Ortiz Nabs Yankees' Carlos Beltrán & Discusses Possibility of a Real Estate Reality TV Show in his Native Puerto Rico (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Real estate broker and Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Listing New York" star Luis D. Ortiz has had quite a run and it's only getting juicier with Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Listing New York" kicking off its Season Four premiere on April 15 at 10/9c.

Puerto Rico News: Spanish-Speaking Citizens Get Disability Benefits Based on Rule Meant for Those Who Are Illiterate

The Social Security Administration has approved disability benefits for hundreds of Puerto Ricans due to the fact that they do not speak English.

Puerto Rico News: Country Works to Crack Down on Tax Evaders By Making Providers Accept At Least Two Types of Payments

Puerto Rico's governor Alejandro García-Padilla has just signed a law that will require service providers to accept at least two different types of payments.

Preview Google's Project Ara & Yezz's Concept Modules Before the Test Run in Puerto Rico Later this Year [Pictures]

The most interesting smartphone of 2015 will almost certainly end up being a prototype device from Google called Project Ara. Take a look before it hits Puerto Rico for trials later this year.

Canada vs. Puerto Rico Live Update: Can Canada Improve Heading into the Gold Cup?

Puerto Rico and Canada will face off in an international friendly on Monday. Puerto Rico and Canada will face off in an international friendly on Monday.

Puerto Rico News: Coast Guard Seizes 1,100 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $16M

The U.S. Coast Guard last week seized a shipment of about 1,100 pounds of cocaine worth some $16 million off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Hispanicize 2015: Puerto Rico's Luis Fonsi Headlines & Receives Positive Impact Award for Helping St. Jude's Kids

On March 20 during Hispanicize 2015, Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi headlined the second annual Positive Impact Awards where he also received an award for helping the children of St. Jude.
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