Puerto Rico

Ricky Martin New Music 2015: Puerto Rican Singer to Release First Studio Album in Four Years

Grammy-winning, Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin is once again proving why he's one of the most popular Latin cross-over acts of all time.His international popularity and longevity continues to thrive as fans gear up for his first studio album in four years, "A Quien Quiera Escuchar," ("To Whoever Wants to Listen"), which will be released on Feb. 10, 2015.

Nine Charged as Hitmen in 2013 Puerto Rico Murder of US Correctional Officer

Nine people in Puerto Rico have been charged in killing a United States correctional officer in a drive-by shooting in 2013, according to the Associated Press.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

Super Bowl 2015 News, Rosters & Teams: A Look at the Best Latino NFL Players Today [Slideshow]

Hispanics are watching the NFL more than ever before. With the 2015 Super Bowl among us, Latin Post.com provides a slideshow showing off some of the most talented Hispanic NFL players in the game today.

App Helps Fight Crime in Puerto Rico as Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Point in 15 Years: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Also See Less Homicide

Puerto Rico is experiencing a drop in crime rates as local residents and police are finding new ways to track problems and improve public safety.

MLB: Ranking Pedro Martinez Among Top 10 Best Latino Pitchers of All-Time

With Pedro Martinez now a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he will always be regarded as one of the best to ever play. Latin American players have always had a big legacy in the baseball world. Here, Latin Post ranks the 10 greatest Latin American pitchers in Major League Baseball history.

Chikungunya Virus Epidemic: More Than 4,000 Cases of Chikungunya Confirmed in Puerto Rico in 2014

EFE reports that from the beginning of the year to Dec. 9, there have been 4,185 confirmed cases of chikungunya.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Reportedly Headed to Puerto Rico

Victoria's Secret has been filming its 2015 bathing suit catalog in Puerto Rico, and the country may be getting its own televised runway show.

Puerto Ricans in Florida 'the Key to Winning' Elections, But Voters Tend to Vote Less in Mainland Than When in Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans are considered a sleeping giant of Florida voters with the power to make a big difference.

Chikungunya Virus, Symptoms, Treatment & Vaccine: Puerto Rico Reaches Over 10K Cases, Florida Sees 11

Puerto Rico is facing an epidemic with the mosquito-borne illness chikungunya infecting over 10,000 people in the nation, according to a statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday.

US Threatens to Revoke Puerto Rico's Transit Funds if Monday Strike Happens

Puerto Rico's transit system shutdown, which is planned for Monday, will jeopardize its funding from the United States.

Don Omar 2014: Judge Drops Girfriend's Abuse Charges on Puerto Rican 'Danza Kuduro' Singer

Domestic violence charges have been dropped against Puerto Rico reggaeton star Don Omar. Domestic violence charges have been dropped against Puerto Rico reggaeton star Don Omar.

Puerto Ricans Upset With Univision, Over 30,000 Facebook Users Vow to Boycott

Page now has almost 35,000 likes After massive layoffs at Univision Puerto Rico in October, a new Facebook page calling for a boycott of the company has been launched.

New York City's Dominican Population Becomes Largest Latino Community for the First Time

A new study found that Dominicans have become the largest Latino group in New York City, surpassing the Puerto Rican population for the first time.

Puerto Rico News: Murder Rate Down; 2014 May Bring US Commonwealth Its Lowest Number of Homocides in 15 Years

In 2014 thus far, the number of murders in Puerto Rico has been reduced by 26 percent compared with numbers from within the same months last year, reports from the island's Superintendent revealed Thursday.

Connecticut Governor Race 2014: Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Campaigns for Incumbent Dannell Malloy to Increase Latino Voter Turnout

In a rematch of the 2010 gubernatorial election, Connecticut's Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is hoping to influence Latino voters ahead of the midterm Election Day with campaign events with Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Puerto Rico's Ban on Gay Marriage Upheld by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Puerto Rico dismissed a challenge to overturn the ban on gay marriage in the territory on Tuesday.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Visits Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic During Reelection Campaign

As part of his re-election campaign, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has visited both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in an attempt to bolster his chances among the state's large Puerto Rican and Dominican populations as well as the rest of the Latino community.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo Making Its Way to Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands: Warnings in Effect, Mudslides Possible

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is making its way to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tropical Storm Gonzalo is making its way to Puerto Rico and the U.

Puerto Rico Aims to Lure Spain, Latin America Investors and Businesses With Its Proximity to the US

Puerto Rico is hoping to attract investors by reaching out to Spanish and Latin American companies hoping to get a stake in the United States market.

Don Omar Arrested in Puerto Rico Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

The artist is also being investigated for what may be a pattern of abuse. Reggaeton singer Don Omar has been arrested in his native Puerto Rico. The artist was allegedly arrested for domestic abuse on Wednesday after his 26-year-old partner reported the incident, which happened at about 1 a.
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