U.S. federal agents engaged several drug traffickers off the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico early Sunday morning. This resulted in a shootout that led to the deaths of at least two people.
Puerto Ricans may be U.S. Citizens, but they have a unique culture of their own. This is reflected by the many fiestas and holidays that Puerto Rico usually celebrates as part of their customs and traditions.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted and passed a bill that would allow Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves on statehood or independence, as the U.S. territory moves toward "decolonization."
The Santeria religion is practiced widely in Cuba and to a lesser extent in Puerto Rico. The practice includes communicating with the dead and with deities.
Agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection clashed with suspected smugglers off the coast of Puerto Rico. It led to a shootout that resulted in the death of one Border Patrol agent and one of the suspected smugglers.
When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.
Beauty queens Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Argentina have revealed that they tied the knot secretly after being in a "private" relationship for two years.
Lechon is a popular food in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and even in the Philippines. The dish is basically slow-roasted pork, often a whole pig, famous for its crispy skin and juicy meat.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have arrived in Puerto Rico to survey the damage of Hurricane Fiona and help out in humanitarian efforts for people struggling in the wake of a powerful hurricane.
Puerto Rico has been hit hard by Hurricane Fiona, but there is some good news for the U.S. Island territory because President Joe Biden has vowed that the United States will assist the storm-hit island.
Hurricane Fiona made landfall in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on Sunday afternoon, and the island faces not only power outages and high winds but also massive flooding.
U.S. federal authorities arrested seven people on Monday in Puerto Rico. They are various dock workers, as well as a union leader. They are accused of targeting shipping companies in a $1.2 million extortion scheme.
The bribery case surrounding former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is moving forward after former FBI agent Mark Rossini turned himself in. Rossini is involved in the bribery scandal surrounding the former governor of the U.S. territory.
Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez once held the highest position in the land. Now, however, she was arrested and charged with bribery last Thursday.
Puerto Rico offers a vast array of places waiting to be discovered by travelers. Here is a list of things to do to enjoy your stay on the "Island of Enchantment."
EPA Administrator Michael Regan is expected to continue touring several poor communities within Puerto Rico to learn how pollution has affected them. This is all part of a U.S. initiative called "Journey to Justice."
