Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico US federal authorities seize cocaine in vessels

Published on: June 21, 2023
07:48

San Juan, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The US federal authorities confirmed having seized cocaine hidden inside of compartments on fast boats sailing south of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico’s electricity privatizer changes its president

Published on: June 15, 2023
13:42

San Juan, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The president of LUMA Energy, Wayne Stensby, left this position in the privatization of Puerto Rico's electricity system, position that will be occupied by the Salvadoran Juan Saca, with three decades' experience in telecommunications, it was reported today.

Puerto Rico sues 20 U.S. companies for PFAS contamination

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:01

San Juan, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Puerto Rican government, on behalf of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), has filed a lawsuit against at least 20 companies for contamination of the island´s natural resources with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which threaten the environment and people.

Puerto Rico sues 20 US companies that produce toxic substances

Published on: June 6, 2023
12:12

San Juan, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Puerto Rican Government has reportedly filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court against several US companies that produce and distribute toxic substances that harm public health and the environment.

Teachers march against privatization of schools in Puerto Rico

Published on: June 2, 2023
10:38

San Juan, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) Faced with the threat that looms over public education, the Federation of Teachers in Puerto Rico (FMPR) joins forces with other organizations against the alliance schools promoted by the government.

CBP, FURA arrested 18 migrants, seizes 456 kg of cocaine in P. Rico

Published on: March 17, 2023
18:02

San Juan, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational components and the Puerto Rico Police Department FURA arrested from Wednesday to Thursday morning 18 non-citizens of the Dominican Republic and seized 1,006 pounds (456.2 kilograms) of cocaine, in the two separate incidents in Cabo Rojo and Toa Baja. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is .5 million.

Puerto Rican governor ignores causes of drug trafficking

Published on: November 29, 2022
08:23

San Juan, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi does not recognize the political causes of drug trafficking that has plagued Puerto Rico for several decades, said the president of the Hostosiano National Independence Movement, Julio Muriente Perez.

Covid-19 infection toll continues to rise in Puerto Rico, 13 deaths

Published on: November 24, 2022
16:46

San Juan, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The increased Covid-19 infection toll continues to rise on Thursday in Puerto Rico by reporting 201 hospitalizations and 13 new deaths, according to the country´s Health Ministry.

Diaz-Canel reiterates support for Puerto Rico’s independence struggle

Published on: November 20, 2022
09:50

Havana, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed solidarity with the Puerto Rican people in their struggle for independence on Saturday and greeted the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico.

Biden to tour Florida, Puerto Rico to assess Hurricane Ian´ ravages

Published on: October 2, 2022
14:38

Washington, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida coming view the ravages caused by destructive hurricanes Fiona and Ian, the White House announced.

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