Puerto Rico
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US Union to Congress: ‘Time to tax the millionaires in Puerto Rico’
The Illinois chapter of the union that represents millions of workers made the request to discourage economic disparities on the island.
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High energy costs threaten Puerto Rico’s businesses as debt restructuring looms
Energy cost impacts Puerto Rican businesses five times more than US businesses because the highest rate is applied to former
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Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González to Challenge Gov. Pierluisi in 2024
For months there was speculation that González might challenge Pierluisi. But since last week, when she announced that she is expecting twins with her husband, there has been some uncertainty about her future plans.
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Tragic Weekend in Puerto Rico: Four Women Lost to Violence
The recent murders of women raised the number to 15 women murdered so far this year, the same number that was reported in 2022 in total.
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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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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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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.
