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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Job Alert: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Will Be Recruiting in Puerto Rico
In the past 10 years, Puerto Rico has lost around 7,000 police officers because of salaries, pensions, and resources to work. Currently, it is estimated that there are 10,000 to 11,000 agents on the island.
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Puerto Ricans May Have the Chance to Cast a Symbolic Vote for US President in 2024
The island has sent delegates to presidential conventions in the US since the beginning of the 20th century and has participated in presidential primaries since 1976, but does not vote for president.
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Introducing the Scrub Jay: Florida’s Hidden Gem and Potential State Bird
The species is the only endemic bird of the state, which is why scrub jay advocates say it is more representative than the mockingbird.
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How Global Warming Is Threatening Puerto Rico’s Beloved Coquí Frogs
The scientist said that if the trend continues, the heat could become too much for the sensitive amphibians to survive successfully.
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Puerto Rico Could Lose More Than a Billion Dollars in Federal Funding Under the GOP Debt Ceiling Plan
The GOP plan would revert to the 2022 spending level, amid high inflation, and only increase the discretionary spending budget by 1% annually.
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Puerto Rico Governor Doubts English Will Become Official Language if Statehood Is Granted
If English were to become the official language, it would be used in government, schools, and courts.
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Salones de belleza dedicados a rizos y el orgullo por la identidad van en aumento en Puerto Rico
Desde hace unos nueve años se ha ido dando un cambio de conciencia gradual, que trasciende lo estético para conectar con las raíces.
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Wilkins ofrecerá concierto en Florida después de 17 años
El artista cantará sus éxitos más conocidos y algunos de su disco número 50, que saldrá al mercado este año.
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12 Best High Schools for Sports in Florida
More than 7.6 million US high school students played sports during the last academic year, and schools in the Sunshine State offer some of the best athletic programs in the nation.
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A More Resilient Puerto Rico: How Biden’s Climate Crisis Plan Will Help Coastal Communities
The initiative is focused on building resilience to coastal hazards such as extreme weather events, pollution, and marine debris.
