Likely in response to Puerto Rico's deteriorating health care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will increase Medicare rates for the commonwealth by slightly more than one percent.
In hopes of providing the necessary aid to allay the dire financial situation in Puerto Rico, the House Republicans came up with a draft legislation on Tuesday, March 29. But, it wasn't without an ensuing dissension from the other side of the House fence.
Wal-Mart Puerto Rico has won its legal battle against the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico over new tax laws that the retail giant claims are both discriminatory on their part and unlawful under federal laws. In his 109-page ruling, Federal Judge Jose Antonio Fuste sided with Wal-Mart, declaring the new tax that the Puerto Rican government imposed on the American retail chain is invalid.
The 2016 Presidential Elections proved to be unpredictable as more Latino independent voters turn up in the sunny state of Florida. Independent voters are non-Democratic, non-Republican voters who will cast their ballots for a candidate regardless of his or her party alliance.
The director of the Center for Disease Control, Dr. Tom Frieden, has warned that the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico could soon face Zika virus infections reaching into the hundreds of thousands.
The sudden increase of Puerto Rican voters in the United States might be the determining factor on who will get Florida’s electoral vote. However, who they will be voting for remains uncertain considering that they are notorious “swing voters.”
The United States is sending clean blood to prevent further spread of Zika virus in Puerto Rico because blood transfusion is seen as a means of transmitting the mosquito-borne virus. Request for funding has also been submitted to Congress.
The Florida senator won each of Puerto Rico's eight electoral districts by over 70 percent, en route to winning each of the island's 23 delegates and three superdelegates.
Marco Rubio wins over embattled Puerto Rico with his constant presence and promise of hope for his fellow Latin Americans. This might push him forward with a massive lead over his competitors, including Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.
The Caño Martín Peña Community Land Trust in Puerto Rico was recently recognized with the prestigious UN World Habitat Award for transforming the impoverished community around the banks of a polluted river.
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The directive was issued Feb. 5. Puerto Rico's government has issued a prize freeze on condoms and other products that are known to help prevent Zika infection.
Latin Grammy Award-winning singer admits her sexual orientation. Puerto Rican singer Kany Garcia used Valentine's Day to come out to her fans. The singer also revealed the woman she fell in love with, her personal trainer Jocelyn Troche.
In order to help alleviate Puerto Rico's massive $72 billion debt, government officials held a meeting on Thursday, hoping to attract wealthy investors to move to the U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico's unwanted furbabies might just find a forever home in the United States. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, together with a number of local shelters, have just reached a very furry agreement with Puerto Rico.
To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.
Puerto Rico health officials have confirmed the first case of Zika virus in a pregnant patient. Puerto Rico's health officials have announced on Thursday that the first case of the Zika virus infection on a pregnant woman has just been confirmed.
The singer, who goes by Residente, tweeted his support for the presidential candidate. The singer for Puerto Rican music duo Calle 13, who goes by the nickname Residente, took to social media on Feb.
