Puerto Rico

Channel Your Inner Puerto Rican With These 4 Fun and Fab Indoor Decorations

Spruce up your home with these dazzling and unique Puerto Rico-inspired pieces. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island that offers locals and visitors the perfect balance of nightlife and tranquillity amid the Spanish colonial buildings that act as the best backdrop for a day of leisure.

USGS Scientists Find Undiscovered Seafloor Faults Following Devastating Puerto Rico Quakes

Southern Puerto Rico was hit by a series of massive, devastating earthquakes that began late December in 2019. The quakes, which included a magnitude 6.4 in early January, shocked seismologists. After thorough research, they may have found out why.

Puerto Rico Towns Getting a Credit Line of $185M to Continue Operating Through the Pandemic

The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced recently it has approved a $185-million, temporary liquidity facility to aid the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico so they can operate through the COVID-19 crisis.

Puerto Rico Children Grow Hungry as School Cafeterias Remain Shut Amid Lockdowns

Puerto Ricans ar growing hungry as the island's school cafeterias were forced to shut operations amid COVID-19 lockdown
The US Marshals Service recently reported they arrested a man who fled custody while getting treated at the Rhode Island Hospital last January.

Man who Fled Custody at RI Hospital Apprehended in Puerto Rico, Police Say

The US Marshals Service recently reported they arrested a man who fled custody while getting treated at the Rhode Island Hospital last January.

LGBTQ Hunted Down in Puerto Rico, Activists Criticize Local Officials' Lack of Action

Another transgender person was found murdered in Puerto Rico following reports of two other killings the previous week. The island now has five LGBTQ-related murders this year.

In Puerto Rico, COVID-19 Is Taking Away Learning Opportunities for Students

In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.

Business Is Booming Amid the COVID-19 Crisis for These Puerto Rican Siblings

These siblings in Puerto Rico make their businesses flourish amid the COVID-19 crisis. Their deliveries have increased in number since the announcement of lockdown.

2 Murdered Transgenders in Puerto Rico Were Hate Crime Victims, Says Activists

Activists said on Thursday that the two bodies discovered inside a burned car in southeast Puerto Rico were owned by transgender women.

Medical Workers in Puerto Rico Granted Civil Immunity During COVID-19 Pandemic

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vasquez signed an executive order granting medical workers and hospitals civil immunity from reparations due to claims stemming from suspected medical malpractice during the pandemic.

Puerto Rico’s New Law 40-2020 Changing Tax Incentives for New Residents

A new law called, the Law 40-2020 changes the manner tax incentives are given to new residents. Once, Puerto Rico was seen as the perfect place for digital currency startups.

Cleancult: Sustainable Cleaning Products Developed in Puerto Rico

Sustainable and non-toxic products manufactured in the United States but developed and designed in Puerto are now one of the in-demand cleaning products.
Gracie Laboy

Unknown Facts About Latina Singer Gracie Laboy's Newest Single "Boricua"

The experiences of Puerto Ricans led the Latina singer to write her newest single "Boricua."

Meet the Puerto Rican Model With Down Syndrome Who Shined During Fashion Week

Sofia Jirau, a 22-year-old Puerto Rican woman with Down Syndrome, shined during New York's Fashion Week.
Puerto Rico Loses $2.6 Million from E-Mail Phishing Attack

E-Mail Phishing Attack to Puerto Rico Causes $2.6 Million Loss

Find out here how Puerto Rico lost $2.6 million after an e-mail phishing attack. (Photo : Reuters) The government of Puerto Rico has lost $2. 6 million due to an e-mail phishing scam, stated a Puerto Rican official.
A damaged house in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Earthquake Leaves Thousands of Families Homeless

More than 700 Puerto Ricans, who were displaced due to the series of earthquakes, plan to stay in government temporary shelters until the shaking of the ground stops.
Puerto Rico Earthquake Causes Bees to Abandon Their Hives in Confusion

Bees Are Fleeing Puerto Rico Due to Earthquakes

Experts have raised their concern over the series of seismic activities in Puerto Rico disrupting bee colonies inhabiting the area and caused them to abandon their hives.
Hundreds of Puerto Ricans protest and demand the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vasquez.

Enraged People Demand Governor's Resignation in Puerto Rico

Hundreds of Puerto Ricans protest and demand the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vasquez. (Photo : Reuters) People in Puerto Rico gathered and protested in front of the Governor's mansion demanding the resignation of Gov.
Gov. Wanda Vasquez fired the island's director of emergency management.

Puerto Ricans Enraged at Finding Warehouse Full of Hurricane Maria Aid

A warehouse full of pallets of water and unused emergency supplies outraged people. (Photo : Reuters) Gov. Wanda Vasquez fires the director of island's emergency management after people discovered a warehouse full of unused emergency aid that led Puerto Ricans to outrage, NBC News reports.
Airbnb offers temporary shelters to the displaced individuals and relief workers through their Open Homes program.

Airbnb Opens Doors to Victims of Puerto Rico Earthquakes

Airbnb offers temporary shelters to the displaced individuals and relief workers through their Open Homes program.
Non-profit organizations that are helping the Puerto Ricans after the series of earthquakes.

Donations Come Flooding Amidst the Puerto Rican Earthquake

Non-profit organizations that are helping the Puerto Ricans after the series of earthquakes. (Photo : Reuters) Five local groups are now helping Puerto Rico after they were hit by a magnitude 6.
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