Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico August 30, 2019

Marc Anthony calls Donald Trump 'demented' and 'gruesome' for negative comments about Puerto Rico

Singer Marc Anthony let loose on President Trump following his unflattering tweets about the Puerto Rican government.

White House August 28, 2019

Trump slams ‘broken’ Puerto Rico ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian, accuses pols of squandering aid funds

As Tropical Storm Dorian barrels towards Puerto Rico, President Trump is lashing out at the island territory over how its government handled federal aid after Hurricane Maria.

Puerto Rico August 2, 2019

Rosselló officially resigns as Puerto Rico governor, Pedro Pierluisi sworn in as replacement

Outgoing Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló made his resignation official Friday, clearing the way for veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi to become the island territory's new chief executive, at least temporarily.

Puerto Rico July 19, 2019

Lawmakers call for Puerto Rico's governor to step down amid widespread protests on island

Congressional lawmakers are siding with Puerto Ricans calling for the Carribean island's besieged Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign amid days of demonstrations and confrontations between protestors and police. 

Puerto Rico July 10, 2019

Former Puerto Rico education secretary and five others arrested in corruption probe

Six people, including Puerto Rico's former education secretary, were arrested in a sweeping corruption probe that alleges they steered federal funds to unqualified but connected contractors, federal officials said Wednesday. 

Puerto Rico July 9, 2019

Indiana toddler fell to death from open window on cruise ship, attorney says

An Indiana toddler who plunged to her death from the 11th story of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico fell from a window that had been left open, an attorney for the girl’s family said Tuesday.

Cruises May 21, 2019

Carnival cruise ship rescues man who jumped overboard

Passengers reportedly watched as a man desperately tried to swim back to their cruise ship after possibly going overboard on purpose.

Puerto Rico January 18, 2019

Arm of Congressional Hispanic Caucus spent lavishly last election cycle, FEC data show

The fundraising arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus doled out hundreds of thousands of dollars for luxury hotels, nightclubs and tickets to Las Vegas events during the 2018 election cycle, filings to the Federal Election Commission show.

Puerto Rico January 13, 2019

Dems fly to Puerto Rico on chartered jet, meet with lobbyists, see 'Hamilton' as shutdown drags on

Despite a partial government shutdown with no end in sight, 30 Democratic members of Congress are gathering in Puerto Rico this weekend with their families and lobbyists for a winter retreat in which they planned to see the hit Broadway show, “Hamilton.”

Midterm Elections October 19, 2018

After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans become key voting bloc in Florida

Latino outreach groups have succeeded in registering tens of thousands of Florida's Puerto Ricans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.

Midterm Elections June 29, 2018

In Florida battleground, Puerto Ricans fleeing Maria's destruction reshape electoral landscape

Thousands of residents have fled Puerto Rico for Florida -- together, they represent a potent political force that could hold major implications for this year’s elections and beyond.