Puerto Rico

Elections 3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani ally Linda Sarsour, NYC DSA pol threaten to root out pro-Israel ‘corporate Democrats’

Linda Sarsour targets Israel-supporting Democrats at SOMOS conference, calling for their removal alongside DSA ally Alexa Aviles in fiery political remarks.

Puerto Rico September 8

Secretary of War Hegseth lands in Puerto Rico as US ramps up Caribbean cartel fight with naval forces

Puerto Rico takes center stage in Trump administration's fight against drug cartels as top military officials meet with Governor González-Colón at Mu?iz Air Base.

U.S. August 11

American tourist shot and killed in Caribbean vacation hotspot: 'Left an unfillable void in our lives'

A New York man was shot and killed in Puerto Rico, where he was visiting to attend a Bad Bunny concert, police said.

Crime August 7

Border crisis shifts to Caribbean: Homeland Security fights silent war in Puerto Rico

Homeland Security Investigations in Puerto Rico reports significant reduction in smuggling load, higher fentanyl presence following enhanced enforcement and new funding under Trump.

NBA August 1

Ex-NBA star's wife bitten by shark in Puerto Rico

The wife of former New York Knicks player Danilo Gallinari was taken to a hospital after she was bitten by a shark in Puerto Rico recently.

Crime June 5

US Marshals track down family massacre suspect who allegedly fled to vacation hot spot

Dominican fugitive Luis Francisco Soriano was captured in Punta Cana after fleeing from Puerto Rico after he allegedly killed a family of four in upstate New York.

US Energy April 29

Top energy group demands governor take swift action against radical 'extremists' crippling power grid

A pro-energy group is calling on Puerto Rico's governor to act against what it calls climate lawfare that it warns could continue to cripple the grid in the U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico April 18

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Following an island-wide blackout that hit Puerto Rico earlier in the week after a transmission line failed, power was restored on Friday to more than 98% of customers.

Puerto Rico April 17

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

Crime April 4

CEO allegedly choked fellow cruise ship passenger over dance floor dispute: FBI

First American Financial CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio is facing federal charges after allegedly choking another passenger while on a Virgin Voyages cruise, according to the FBI.

Infectious Disease March 24

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

Immigration March 21

Puerto Rico no longer safe bet for illegal migrants as Trump crackdown expands to US territory

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, once seen as a safe haven for illegal migrants, has seen ICE raids at an increasing pace since President Donald Trump took office.

Puerto Rico January 15

Puerto Rico governor asks Trump to intervene after Venezuela's Maduro threatened to invade the US territory

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón asked President-elect Trump to take action after Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro threatened an invasion.

Puerto Rico December 31

Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve

The majority of Puerto Rico was left in the dark on Tuesday after a power outage put a damper on New Year's Eve festivities earlier in the day.

Puerto Rico December 22

Christmas in Puerto Rico is a 45-day celebration with caroling, festive decorations, family feasts and more

Christmas in Puerto Rico is spent with loved ones singing carols, sitting around the table for a meal and exchanging gifts. There celebrations last from Thanksgiving to mid-January.

Media November 16

CNN host says liberal media’s ‘constant browbeating’ about Trump is a top reason for his big win

CNN host Michael Smerconish said in a recent interview he believes that the media's "constant browbeating" of Trump supporters was the top reason for the President-elect's victory.

Media November 12

Trump rally comedian doubles down on Puerto Rico joke after backlash: 'I apologize to absolutely nobody'

The comedian, who delivered a crude joke about Puerto Rico at President-elect Trump's Madison Square Garden rally last month, said he wouldn't apologize for the joke.

Joe Biden November 8, 2024

4 key times Biden undermined Harris' campaign against Trump

President Biden made a series of mistakes and surprising comments while Vice President Kamala Harris worked to win the general election but ultimately failed.

Donald Trump November 6, 2024

Trump makes gains with some Puerto Ricans this election despite controversial 'garbage' joke

Donald Trump carried several Puerto Rican-heavy counties in Florida, despite controversial ‘floating garbage’ joke that critics expected would have a major impact on this demographic's support for Trump.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez November 4, 2024

AOC slapped with community note after claiming massive Puerto Rican rally had to do with anti-Trump movement

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was slapped with a community note on an X post Sunday, suggesting a rally in Puerto Rico was part of an anti-Trump movement.

Opinion November 1, 2024

I’m Puerto Rican and Kamala Harris would continue Democrat destruction of the island

Puerto Rico copes with legacy of mismanagement from Democrat presidents. Kamala Harris would be more of the same. Donald Trump delivered over $40 billion in aid to the island.

Pennsylvania October 30, 2024

Biden's 'garbage' remark being used by down-ballot GOP candidates in closing voter pitch

Republicans in Senate races, like Dave McCormick, are highlighting President Biden trashing Trump supporters as "garbage" in the final days of the election cycle.

Politics October 29, 2024

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator endorses Trump at PA rally after 'Kill Tony' controversy at MSG

Shadow Sen. Zoraida Buxo, R-PR, endorsed Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally only days after a comic at another event insulted Puerto Ricans.

Elections October 28, 2024

Trump camp responds to backlash over comedian's Puerto Rico joke at rally

A joke about Puerto Rico made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a Sunday Trump rally "does not reflect" the views of former President Donald Trump, a Trump campaign spokesperson said.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez October 28, 2024

Pro-Trump comedian who told Puerto Rico joke at Madison Square Garden draws criticism from AOC, others

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparked bipartisan backlash for making a joke about Puerto Rico during remarks at the Trump rally in Madison Square Garden.

Media September 2, 2024

Puerto Rican musicians bring star power, endorse Trump: ‘Best president the world has seen’

Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Justin Quiles went to former President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in support of the GOP candidate.

Media August 16, 2024

American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'

An American Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Florida was diverted due to weather, stranding passengers at a Bahamas airport overnight and turning them into illegal immigrants.

LIFESTYLE July 21, 2024

Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor

Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.

Puerto Rico May 13, 2024

4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

Four men have been indicted in Puerto Rico and have been charged with smuggling wildlife, after the U.S. Coast Guard spotted them throwing overboard cages holding birds.

Cruises April 17, 2024

Disney Cruise Line passenger rescued by US Coast Guard after emergency off Puerto Rico

A 35-year-old pregnant woman was airlifted by the U.S. Coast Guard from the Disney Fantasy about 180 miles off shore from Puerto Rico on April 13.