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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What You Need to Know About the New Corruption Scandals in Puerto Rico
What You Need to Know About the New Corruption Scandals in Puerto Rico
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This Is What Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Mean for Florida
According to the draft released on Monday, each state would be able to make its own laws. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning abortions after 15 weeks.
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Private Companies Sue Luma Energy for $310M
The lawsuit plans to represent all business and residential customers of the company, which blames its inefficient service on the poor state of the island’s power grid.
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Vacation Rentals Are Booming in Puerto Rico. Here Are the Pros and Cons of This Growing Industry.
While these short-term rental properties represent an opportunity for economic development for locals and foreigners, other issues such as gentrification and unfair competition require their regulation.
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Florida House’s Vote to Dissolve Disney’s Special District Could Raise Taxes for Residents
If the governor signs the bill into law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would be dissolved effective June 1, 2023, like other similar districts.
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Florida Legislature Approves Congressional Map Pushed by DeSantis
The governor’s map would increase Florida’s GOP representation in Florida and dismantles two districts now held by Black members of Congress.
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Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives Approves Cancelation of LUMA Contract
The president of the Committee on Energy Affairs said it has conducted an investigation, and the results are enough evidence to demonstrate LUMA’s noncompliance.
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Florida Judge Rules Against Mask Requirements, While Puerto Rico Brings Back COVID Safety Measures
Masks are no longer mandatory on public transportation nationwide, despite the rise in COVID cases. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico has increased its safety measures to stop the spread of COVID.
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FEMA Has Only Approved Two Projects to Update Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
Since the blackout, PREPA and Luma have presented a total of 20 projects, of which only two have been approved. But FEMA says that nearly 500 projects are needed.
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Florida Rejects 54 Math Books Claiming Critical Race Theory
Florida did not include 54 of the 132 submitted textbooks on the state’s list. This represents a historic rejection of 41% of the books submitted for review.
