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Two suspected drug traffickers killed in shootout with US Customs and Border Protection agents

January 16, 2023

Two suspected drug traffickers killed in shootout with US Customs and Border Protection agents

Two suspected drug traffickers have been killed and four have been arrested following a shootout with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents off Puerto Rico, officials say.

Lizards from the forests in Puerto Rico have genetically morphed to survive the city life

January 10, 2023

Lizards from the forests in Puerto Rico have genetically morphed to survive the city life

The Puerto Rican crested anole has genetically morphed from being a forest lizard to being able to survive in the city. The animals now have special scales to climb smooth surfaces.

Coast Guard rescues 34 Haitians dumped by smugglers on Puerto Rico cliff

December 17, 2022

Coast Guard rescues 34 Haitians dumped by smugglers on Puerto Rico cliff

The U.S. Coast Guard reported 34 Haitians abandoned by smugglers on a Puerto Rico cliff were rescued by crews on cutter Heriberto Hernandez, which is homeported in San Juan.

AOC, Dems rally to free Puerto Rico of its ‘colonial bonds,’ give it statehood option

December 15, 2022

AOC, Dems rally to free Puerto Rico of its ‘colonial bonds,’ give it statehood option

Democrats rallied to support passage of legislation on Thursday that would end Puerto Rico's status as a "colonial" territory of the U.S., and give it three new options.

Dems push to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico, give territory option of statehood, independence

December 15, 2022

Dems push to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico, give territory option of statehood, independence

House Democrats are making a late push to give Puerto Rico the option of ending its political status as a U.S. territory, with just days left before the year's end.

Former Puerto Rican officer sentenced to 20 years for role in biggest firearm robbery in country's history

November 29, 2022

Former Puerto Rican officer sentenced to 20 years for role in biggest firearm robbery in country's history

An ex-police officer from Puerto Rico has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the biggest firearm robbery in the country's history.

US agent and suspected smuggler killed during shootout off Puerto Rico coast

November 18, 2022

US agent and suspected smuggler killed during shootout off Puerto Rico coast

A U.S. Boarder Protection agent and a suspected smuggler were killed Thursday during a shootout off the Puerto Rico coast. Two other officers were injured with three arrests made.

Border agents find $2M in cocaine, dead man near capsized boat in Puerto Rico

November 16, 2022

Border agents find $2M in cocaine, dead man near capsized boat in Puerto Rico

Border agents discovered 198 pounds of cocaine and a dead person near a capsized boat in Puerto Rico.

Biden says he was raised around Puerto Ricans 'at home politically’ during visit to see Hurricane Fiona damage

October 3, 2022

Biden says he was raised around Puerto Ricans 'at home politically’ during visit to see Hurricane Fiona damage

President Biden surveyed the damage in Puerto Rico left by Hurricane Fiona and announced $60 million in federal assistance to help the island recover from the storm

Biden pledges aid for Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricane Fiona; 'We are not just going to walk away'

September 22, 2022

Biden pledges aid for Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricane Fiona; 'We are not just going to walk away'

President Biden said he will send aid to Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Fiona while New York and other states have also pledged to send relief.