Puerto Rico
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El Otro Puerto Rico Emerges to Tackle the Housing Crisis and Displacement on the Island
As has happened in Florida, rents have skyrocketed in Puerto Rico. In 2017 the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $504, but in 2022 that price had risen to $2,990.
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Quiz: Where in Puerto Rico Is Mivette Vega?
It’s like Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego, but with a Puerto Rican twist. Ready to test your knowledge of the island?
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The Vacation Rental Market Is Strong in Puerto Rico and Florida, but Has Negative Consequences for Local Residents
Vacation rentals are popular in both places, but the proliferation of these businesses is displacing residents.
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5 Fun Day Trips From San Juan, Puerto Rico
Visitors to Puerto Rico flock to beautiful San Juan, and who can blame them? The island’s capital city is full of charms, from its colorful Spanish colonial buildings, to 16th-century landmarks like El Morro and La Fortaleza, impressive fortresses with stunning ocean views. But did you know that there are day trips that you can…
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NY Entrepreneur Has Big Plans for Puerto Rico’s Normandie Hotel
The new hotel owner wants to restore the splendor and beauty of the historic building, despite recommendations to demolish it.
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Puerto Rico’s Population Is Rapidly Growing Older. Here’s Why.
Outmigration as well as a lack of services and kin are impacting older adults in Puerto Rico.
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Biden Admin. Gives Update on Its Work to Modernize Puerto Rico’s Electrical System
The US Secretary of Energy is on the island this week to give an update on the progress of the projects and visit communities.
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Gov. Pierluisi Privatizes Puerto Rico’s Power Generation
Genera PR, a subsidiary of New York-based New Fortress Energy, was granted a $22.5 million annual contract for 10 years.
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5 Must-Visit Small Towns in Puerto Rico
Say Puerto Rico, and most people immediately think of beautiful San Juan, whether its modern metropolis with cool-looking skyscrapers and wide boulevards, or El Viejo San Juan, with its colorful Spanish colonial architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. But Puerto Rico doesn’t get called “la isla del encanto” for nothing. Sure, the capital city is beautiful,…
