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Puerto Rico's chief for natural resources shelves investigation targeting governor's in-laws

Puerto Rico’s new natural resources secretary has shelved an investigation into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area on the island’s southwest coast

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Island-wide Blackout Hits Puerto Rico On New Year's Eve

A major power outage plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness on New Year's Eve, with the US island territory's electric utility saying restoration could take up to two days.

International Business Times

Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve

Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure has struggled to recover after 2017’s Hurricane Maria, a powerful Category 4 storm.

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Pro-Trump Candidate Easily Wins Puerto Rico Election Despite 'Garbage Island' Controversy

A Pro-Trump Republican, unscathed by the Trump campaign's "Garbage Island" controversy, ousted the incumbent governor in Puerto Rico's primary election.

Latin Times

Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law

A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a lawsuit challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, triggering a backlash

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Puerto Rico moves to hold nonbinding referendum on political status, including independence

The initiative has been criticized over its cost and the fact that it won't be directly consequential

Latin Times

Puerto Rico will include status plebiscite in November's general elections

Puerto Rico’s territorial status will be on the ballot in the U.S. territory’s general elections this November, marking the first time that the island’s current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in the plebiscite

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Puerto Rico Hit By Widespread Power Outage

Power outage in Puerto Rico affecting over 340,000 customers due to transmission line issues at power plants.

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Puerto Rico official says governor's office must stop using slogan that looks like electioneering

Election officials in Puerto Rico say that the governor’s office must stop using the slogan “Making things happen” to promote the administration’s work because it looks like election campaigning

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Senate Democrats make the case for Puerto Rico self-determination - Roll Call

“These things … seem impossible until they’re not,” says Sen. Martin Heinrich, who introduced a Senate bill this week that would present three options.

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Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, to challenge island's governor in primary

Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress, Jenniffer González, says she will run for governor of the U.S. territory

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Puerto Rico’s public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year

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Puerto Rico's public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year

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Puerto Rico governor's 2 cousins guilty in embezzlement case

Two cousins of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi have pleaded guilty for embezzling millions of dollars in federal funds earmarked for the management of public housing on the island

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency on coastal erosion

Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion across the U.S. territory that officials blame on climate change

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Puerto Rico governor unveils solar energy plans in address

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has announced new solar energy initiatives during his annual state of the territory address

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US ships mega generators to ease outages in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s governor says the U.S. government has shipped three mega generators to the island to help stabilize the U.S. territory’s rickety electric grid and minimize ongoing outages

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Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections

A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico has secured a last-minute extension on its contract despite widespread objections

Miami Herald

Biden visits Puerto Rico, says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall assistance…

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In visit to Puerto Rico, Biden says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a more-than $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall…

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Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm.

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