Puerto Rico

Miley Cyrus Instagram News: 'Wrecking Ball' Star Shares Photo of Herself Showering, Thinks Puerto Rico Is in South America

Miley Cyrus struggles with geography, but manages to have a good time. It's been a big week for Miley Cyrus. She debuted her art at New York Fashion Week as part of Jeremy Scott's show, and her nude V Magazine cover was also unveiled.

Puerto Rico News: Commonwealth Wants to Become Tourist Hot Spot for Cheap Liposuction, Dental Treatment and More

On Tuesday, Puerto Rico announced its plan to become a tourism destination for those searching for cheap medical care. The United States commonwealth is especially targeting Hispanics from the East Coast and the Caribbean.

Puerto Rico News: Senator in US Commonwealth Wants to Make Spanish the Official Language

On Thursday, Puerto Rico Sen. Antonio Fas Alzamora released a proposal to make Spanish the official language of the U.S. commonwealth, making English a secondary language.

Ricky Martin Opens Tau Center for Impoverished Kids in Puerto Rico: 'Vida' Singer Hopes Facility Can Help Fight Human Trafficking

On Monday, Latin pop superstar Ricky Martin inaugurated an education center for at-risk children in his home land of Puerto Rico.

Roberto Clemente Birthday and Biography: Remembering Hall of Famer Pioneer, Humanitarian, Puerto Rican Great

Roberto Clemente is one of the greatest players in MLB baseball history. He was also notable for his charitable works in and outside of the United States. Latin Post.com honors the Puerto Rican legend's achievements and contributions to the game on his 80th birthday.

Tropical Storm Season 2014: Bertha Reaches Dominican Republic, Hits Puerto Rico Harder

TS BErtha dumped some rain on Dominican Republic, but so far the worst effects were in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Puerto Rico News and Facts: Commonwealth Law Grants Public Corporations Leeway Amid $73B Debt

The Puerto Rican government continue to face economic hardships as the commonwealth carries $73 billion in public debt.

Hurricane Season 2014 Path Maps: Tropical Depression in Atlantic May Strengthen to Tropical Storm by Mid-Week, On Trajectory Toward Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico

A tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and according to weather experts the conditions are right for the disturbance to strengthen into a tropical storm. If the depression does form into a more organized system, Tropical Depression Bertha would become the second named storm of the 2014 hurricane season.

Puerto Rico Governor Promises Plebiscite on Commonwealth Status by 2016, Congress Rep Wants Land to Be 51st US State

On Wednesday, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said that by 2016, there will be a plebiscite to determine what to do about the U.S. commonwealth archipelago's political status.

Puerto Rico News: Senior Citizens Lose Free Movie, Sporting Event Privileges Due to Bad Economy

Elderly people in Puerto Rico are going to have to start paying for leisure activities. Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a law Thursday that eliminates the free passes to those who are 75 and up at public events.

'West Side Story's' Rita Moreno and George Chakiris Reunite, Re-Live Oscar Wins as Part of THR's 'Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films'

In celebration of The Hollywood Reporter's ranking of "Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films," legendary onscreen pairs reunited, including "West Side Story's" Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, the infamous duo Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon from "Thelma & Louise," Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw from "Love Story" and "Pulp Fiction's" Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman and John Travolta.

Puerto Rico News: College Grads Head to US Mainland for Better Job Opportunities Amidst Commonwealth Recession

Because of Puerto Rico's poor economy, which has endured a recession for almost eight years, and job market, many college grads are leaving the island in favor of the United States in hopes of employment.

Puerto Rican Political Campaign Calls to Reunite With Spain, Leave US

The Puerto Rico Reunification With Spain is a small group of Puerto Ricans who launched a campaign to relinquish that nation's political ties with the U.S. and realign itself with Spain.

Puerto Rican Veterans Known as the 'Borinqueneers' Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

President Barack Obama on Tuesday awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to a segregated U.S. Army unit made up of Puerto Rican soldiers who served during World War I, World War II and Korea.

International News: Group Campaigns to Make Puerto Rico Part of Spain Instead of US, Will Fight 1898 Treaty of Paris

A group of people in Puerto Rico are campaigning to have the archipelago drop its title of United States territory in favor of an annexation with Spain.

Puerto Rican Day Parade 2014: 8 Twitter Pictures That Show Off Puerto Rican Pride

ICYMI, here's what happened at the Puerto Rican parade. The Puerto Rican Day Parade took place on Sunday in Manhattan, and social media sites really felt the impact.

Puerto Rican Day Parade 2014: History, Culture and Info

The streets of New York City will be flooded with Puerto Rican flags and pride on Sunday, June 8, in celebration of the 57th annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. The theme of this year's march, titled, "One Nation, Many Voices," will focus on Puerto Rican arts, culture and education.

Puerto Rican Day Parade Pre-celebration Held by NYC Officials to Honor Calle 13 as the 'Kings of the Parade'

The Spanish-language rappers that make up the duo Calle 13 -- frontman René Pérez Joglar and his brother Eduardo Cabra -- will be honored in New York City Thursday for their social activism and commentary on injustice, inequality and Puerto Rican issues, BuzzFeed reported.

Puerto Rican Entrepreneur Brings First Eco-Conscious Grocery Store to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Promotes Organic Food and Ecological Agriculture

Puerto Rican entrepreneur Tara Rodriguez has brought the island its first eco-conscious food store. Puerto Rican entrepreneur Tara Rodriguez has brought the island its first eco-conscious food store.

'Borinqueneers' May Get Congressional Gold Medal: Puerto Rican US Army Unit Earned Over 2,000 Purple Hearts in Korean War

The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Borinqueneers" because of its high number of Puerto Rican soldiers, is on its way to getting the Congressional Gold Medal.

Local News: Drug Ring Members Plea Guilty for Smuggling Cocaine From Puerto Rico to Allentown, Pennsylvania

A sixth man charged with participating in a drug ring that smuggled cocaine from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday.
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