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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Puerto Rican soccer talent Jeremy de León signs historic deal with Real Madrid
The striker was born in Puerto Rico but as a teenager, he moved to Spain with his mother to pursue professional opportunities in soccer.
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Kissimmee embraces health and community with Walk with a Doc initiative
The city is the latest in Florida to join the Walk with a Doc program, which was created by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio, in 2005.
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Breaking barriers: Jan Carlos Santiago’s fearless approach to new beginnings from Puerto Rico to Florida
Over the last three years, the Cayey native has lived in three US states, where he has had the opportunity to grow professionally. In Puerto Rico, Jan Carlos Santiago had everything: family, friends, and a steady job for five years at a multinational supermarket chain. However, he felt stagnant because he did not see many…
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Puerto Rico’s State Department unveils online library preserving historic legal documents
One of the initiative’s goals is to preserve historical documents for future generations. Puerto Rico’s State Department has launched the new Virtual Legal Library on its website, as part of its mission to preserve the island’s legal and historical heritage. The agency will provide free access to an extensive archive of laws from 1902 to…
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Did you know Martin Luther King visited Puerto Rico?
King had another connection with Puerto Rico: He was friends with the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for social justice not only resonated with the Black community, but also with Latinos. The activist visited Puerto Rico at least two times, in 1962 and 1965. In 1962 King gave…
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Puerto Rico records lowest birth rate since 1888. What are some solutions?
Experts warn that the accelerated reduction in births does not lead to generational replacement
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Netflix viewers love Latino-led shows like ‘Wednesday’ and ‘La Reina del Sur,’ report finds
Latin artists Jenna Ortega, Kate del Castillo, Jennifer Lopez, Gabriel Luna, J.R. Ramirez, and Carolina Miranda have starred in these top shows and films.
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Take a peek inside Bad Bunny’s new San Juan restaurant
Bad Bunny, along with his manager Noah Assad, and other partners invested $5 million into the restaurant, which employs about 200 people directly and indirectly.
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Puerto Rico’s death toll soared last year because of COVID, natural disasters, and other factors
Puerto Rico’s higher death rate was in part due to a COVID spike early last year that killed more than 2,300 people, according to official data. Puerto Rico experienced more than 35,400 deaths in 2022, which is almost 3,300 more than expected yearly, based on historic patterns. According to a study commissioned by Puerto Rico’s…
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Planifica tu fin de semana con magia Navideña: Exhibiciones de luces en Florida Central
Desde este fin de semana abren exhibiciones, festivales, mercados y decoraciones navideñas.
