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Puerto Rico Protests Against Higher Ed Cuts Follow Long Fight Against Austerity
The university showdown is the latest chapter in a decades-long struggle against austerity on the archipelago.
Puerto Rico Faces New Threats to Abortion Rights
Abortion is legal on the island, but a new wave of anti-abortion advocates are pushing restrictions, with some success.
US Citizens Detained by Officials in Milwaukee for Speaking Spanish
The family members were only released after they produced their birth certificates, a news report details.
Resurgent Puerto Rico Independence Movement Challenges 126 Years of Colonialism
Openly promoting decolonization and a social democratic alternative, a historic coalition made record electoral gains.
J.D. Vance Says He’s “So Over” Criticism of Racist Jokes Made During Trump Rally
Despite defending the comedian’s remarks, Vance dubiously claimed that he hadn't actually heard the joke in question.
Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Historic Dengue Fever Outbreak
Experts say rising temperatures are increasing dengue cases worldwide, with millions already reported in 2024.
As VP Harris Visits Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans Call for End to US Colonialism
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Puerto Rico during a week marking the abolition of slavery and a massacre.
Hurricane Lee Hyperintensification Raises Alarms Among Climate Experts
Unprecedented growth raises concerns about the future impact of increasingly powerful storms on vulnerable regions.
House Passes Bill to Allow Puerto Ricans to Vote on Statehood or Independence
Ocasio-Cortez said the vote to let Puerto Rico decide on statehood, independence, or otherwise was a “watershed moment.”
Florida’s Housing Crisis Makes It Almost Impossible for Storm Victims to Recover
Many Puerto Ricans fled to Florida after Hurricane Maria, seeking a place to rebuild their lives. Then Ian happened.