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Puerto Rico November 27, 2023

Puerto Rico's opposition to hold gubernatorial primary as race heats up

Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz of Puerto-Rico's anti-statehood Popular Democratic Party has announced his bid for governor, triggering a primary election next year.

Puerto Rico November 15, 2023

Coast Guard searching for man who took 30-foot plunge off cruise ship near Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard continued searching Wednesday for a 30-year-old Indian national who reportedly fell from a cruise ship northwest of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico October 30, 2023

Puerto Rican police officer accused of killing elderly couple commits suicide

José Miguel Centeno Sánchez, a Puerto Rican police officer suspected of killing an elderly couple earlier this month, has reportedly killed himself.

True Crime October 14, 2023

Puerto Rico police find body during search for missing Indianapolis teacher

Days after Indianapolis art teacher Amanda Webster went missing while on vacation in Puerto Rico, police searching for her on the Caribbean island said they found a body Saturday.

This Day in History August 18, 2023

On this day in history, August 18, 1934, baseball star Roberto Clemente is born

Major league baseball great, right fielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was born on this day in history, Aug. 18, 1934. Here's his remarkable story.

Puerto Rico July 30, 2023

Olympic boxer convicted of kidnapping, killing pregnant lover who allegedly refused to get an abortion

Former Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo-Sánchez, who fought in the 2012 Olympics, was convicted of killing his pregnant lover and unborn child.

Puerto Rico May 22, 2023

Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department

Puerto Rico will decentralize its oft-criticized Education Department, noting potential better outcomes for students absent the largely ineffective and bureaucratic system.

Puerto Rico May 18, 2023

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 44 people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government of $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

WWE May 5, 2023

WWE star Zelina Vega has eyes on women's title at Backlash in Puerto Rico: 'It’s a dream come true'

Zelina Vega talked to Fox News Digital ahead of WWE's foray into Puerto Rico for Backlash and what it says about the company's global reach.

Puerto Rico April 5, 2023

Economic oversight board unveils Puerto Rico growth blueprint

A federal oversight board has unveiled a new growth-centric economic plan for Puerto Rico, which has recently emerged from a prolonged bankruptcy process.

Puerto Rico March 17, 2023

Federal government ships 3 mega generators to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Friday that the federal government has shipped three mega generators to the Caribbean territory.