Puerto Rico
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From Parrandas to Patron Saint Festivals: Puerto Rico’s Timeless Traditions
Some Puerto Rican traditions are so deeply rooted that, regardless of trends or the passage of time, they continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
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From Roberto Clemente to the Dupont Plaza’s fire: Puerto Rico’s unforgettable December tragedies
These are some of the most significant moments in the island’s history that disrupted the holiday season.
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Does Puerto Rico really have the longest Christmas celebration in the world?
The celebrations held in Puerto Rico are a mix of American holidays and celebrations of Catholic origin.
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Puerto Rico will receive $365M for renewable energy projects amid ongoing power outages
The US government has announced millions of dollars for other projects including solar farms and the installation of solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico.
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Tax relief, housing, and environment take center stage in Puerto Rico’s special legislative session
Governor Pierluisi stressed that the session will address essential areas such as critical infrastructure recovery, municipal concerns, and clarifications to recently passed laws.
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Puerto Rican basketball star Matt López joins Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
During filming, which took place in New Jersey in early November, Adam Sandler approached López to greet him and ask if he was still playing basketball in Puerto Rico.
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Jennifer Colón: ¿Será la sexta corona de Miss Universe para Puerto Rico?
El pasado junio, Colón hizo historia al convertirse en la primera Miss Puerto Rico Universe en ser madre, pues tiene tres hijos, y sobrepasar los 20 y tantos años, ya que tiene 36.
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Fascinating facts about the Taínos of Puerto Rico
DNA evidence suggests that approximately 60% of modern Puerto Ricans have Taíno ancestry. Today, Taíno-derived customs can be found in the Caribbean, especially among rural communities, such as the jíbaros.
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New report reveals cause of 2020 Arecibo Observatory collapse
The Committee’s findings indicate that, although the fasteners had held up for decades, external forces like hurricanes exacerbated the issue.
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Votantes en Puerto Rico enfrentan desafíos y expresan esperanza en cambios urgentes
Las personas entrevistadas por Floricua coincidieron en que aunque todas las elecciones son importantes, en esta ocasión hay unas problemáticas puntuales que llevaron a miles a las urnas.
