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Puerto Rico January 12, 2024

Former Puerto Rico legislator found guilty on corruption charges

María Milagros "Tata" Charbonier, a prominent former legislator in Puerto Rico, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption, officials say.

Puerto Rico January 10, 2024

Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery

Puerto Rico is experiencing a surge in cesarean deliveries, with more than 50% of babies now being delivered by surgery, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland.

Puerto Rico January 2, 2024

Basdeo Panday, first person of Indian descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90

Basdeo Panday, the first person of Indian descent to serve as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has passed away at the age of 90. He served two terms from 1995 to 2001.

US December 20, 2023

Red states see 2023 population growth as Americans flee blue states, census data shows

Red states dominated the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent report of top regions of population growth in the country, with Texas taking first place.

US November 29, 2023

US National Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot

The U.S. National Park Service has revealed a plan to remove stray cats from a historic seaside area in Puerto Rico, citing concerns about potential disease transmission.

Puerto Rico November 16, 2023

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.

Puerto Rico November 14, 2023

International hacker who illegally breached thousands of devices pleads guilty in Puerto Rico

A Russo-Moldovan dual citizen pleaded guilty Tuesday to hijacking thousands of devices and illegally renting access to clients looking to conceal internet activity.

Puerto Rico November 10, 2023

Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him

A Manati, Puerto Rico-based surgical dentist on Friday fatally shot a patient who entered his office, claiming both he and his secretary were assaulted.

Puerto Rico November 9, 2023

Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic

Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths.

Puerto Rico October 6, 2023

Puerto Rican man sentenced to 7 years in prison for decades of dogfighting

A man with a long history of breeding dogs for fighting and exhibiting "extraordinary cruelty" has been sentenced to seven years in prison, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Puerto Rico September 26, 2023

2 men in Puerto Rico plead guilty to hate crime involving transgender woman

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit a hate crime against a transgender woman who was killed over three years ago.