Mivette Vega is a seasoned journalist and multimedia reporter whose stories center the Latino community. She is passionate about justice, equality, environmental matters, and animals. She is a Salvadorrican—Salvadorian that grew up in Puerto Rico—that has lived in San Juan, Venice, Italy, and Miami.
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Lawmakers push to dissolve Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, sparking backlash
Under the proposed law, a specialized division within the DDEC would take over the ICP’s essential cultural responsibilities.
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Captain in fatal Washington, D.C. crash had Puerto Rican roots
The pilot is one of 67 victims who died after an American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on approach to Reagan National Airport.
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Temas clave como educación y vivienda se discutirán en el Día de Puerto Rico en Tallahassee
Este año los temas principales del evento son educación, vivienda, salud y negocios. Expertos en cada área los discutirán con los participantes.
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Trump’s Paris Agreement exit raises alarms for climate risks in Florida and Puerto Rico
Expert warns that Trump’s administration’s denial of science and lack of action on climate change will affect vulnerable coastal communities and even inland regions, as well as coastal areas like Puerto Rico and Florida.
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Gov. Jenniffer González backs plan for Donald Trump statue on Puerto Rico’s ‘Paseo de los Presidentes’
During Trump’s first term in office, from 2017 to 2021, the Puerto Rican Legislature proposed erecting a statue after he visited the island following Hurricane Maria. Some lawmakers did not agree in 2018.
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Orlando busca opiniones de la comunidad para crear monumento de Pulse inclusivo y significativo
El concepto que tendrá hasta ahora el monumento incluye 49 columnas con los nombres de cada una de las víctimas, un jardín de sanación, un espacio para la reflexión, una fuente para rendir tributo, un espacio privado para reuniones y un pabellón educativo.
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How Bad Bunny’s concert series is bringing fans and economic growth to Puerto Rico
On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the residency would be extended through September.
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5 interesting facts about Puerto Rico’s iconic San Sebastián festival
This year’s edition will honor José Vega Santana, better known as the Payaso Remi; Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn; and rapper Vico C.
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Energy secretary expresses doubts about Puerto Rico’s renewable energy future under new leadership
After Hurricane Fiona, in September 2022, President Biden tasked Granholm to expedite the modernization of the island’s electric grid, deteriorated for decades by the lack of investment in its infrastructure, maintenance, and the scourge of Hurricane Maria, in 2017.
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Florida egg shortages worsen as bird flu disrupts poultry farms nationwide
In addition, the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Puerto Rico last week.
