Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - Wanda Vazquez - Electoral crime
Puerto Rico FBI Investigates Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez for Electoral Crimes

The former governor's campaign team allegedly accepted financing from a foreigner, which is prohibited by federal law.

May 13, 2022 2:57 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - Corruption - Mayors
Puerto Rico What You Need to Know About the New Corruption Scandals in Puerto Rico

What You Need to Know About the New Corruption Scandals in Puerto Rico

May 5, 2022 7:43 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - Luma - Lawsuit
Puerto Rico Private Companies Sue Luma Energy for $310M 

The lawsuit plans to represent all business and residential customers of the company, which blames its inefficient service on the poor state of the island's power grid.

April 28, 2022 5:54 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - Economy - Rentals
Puerto Rico Vacation Rentals Are Booming in Puerto Rico. Here Are the Pros and Cons of This Growing Industry.

While these short-term rental properties represent an opportunity for economic development for locals and foreigners, other issues such as gentrification and unfair competition require their regulation.

April 27, 2022 8:53 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - SSI benefits - Supreme Court
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Denies Supplemental Security Income Benefits to Puerto Rico

Justice Sonia Sotomayor was the lone dissenter of the proposal that also had the support of Biden's administration.

April 21, 2022 5:21 pm Associated Press Associated Press

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Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - Luma - Contract
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives Approves Cancelation of LUMA Contract

The president of the Committee on Energy Affairs said it has conducted an investigation, and the results are enough evidence to demonstrate LUMA's noncompliance.

April 20, 2022 8:06 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico - FEMA - Infrastructure
Puerto Rico FEMA Has Only Approved Two Projects to Update Puerto Rico’s Power Grid

Since the blackout, PREPA and Luma have presented a total of 20 projects, of which only two have been approved. But FEMA says that nearly 500 projects are needed.

April 18, 2022 7:58 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega