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January 31, 2023, 10:53 PM
Man dies after apparently falling off cliff in Puerto Rico: Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for a man who fell off a 70-foot cliff in Puerto Rico after a dive team recovered his body on Monday, according officials.
January 31, 2023, 10:53 PM
January 25, 2023, 6:31 PM
Puerto Rico selects company to privatize power generation
Puerto Rico privatized its electricity production on Wednesday
January 25, 2023, 6:31 PM
January 23, 2023, 7:08 PM
Study: Puerto Rico should go solar to meet clean energy goal
The two-year study aims to help Puerto Rico shift to clean energy.
January 23, 2023, 7:08 PM
January 15, 2023, 11:09 PM
Puerto Rico to privatize power generation amid outages
The territory faces chronic power outages, struggles to rebuild a crumbling grid
January 15, 2023, 11:09 PM
January 15, 2023, 10:23 PM
2 killed in shootout with federal agents near Puerto Rico
Authorities in Puerto Rico say the two were suspected drug traffickers.
January 15, 2023, 10:23 PM
1 month ago
$9.1 million in cocaine seized from Puerto Rico ferry, border officials say
U.S. customs officers seized 877 pounds of cocaine concealed on board a Carribean ferry boat
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House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence
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Legal push to cut Puerto Rico power company debt delayed
Efforts to restructure some $9 billion in debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company have hit a new snag following multiple failed attempts to end its bankruptcy
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Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections
A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico has secured a last-minute extension on its contract despite widespread objections
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Puerto Rico ex-cop sentenced in historic firearms robbery
He was convicted of masterminding the U.S. territory’s biggest firearms robbery.
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Federal agent killed in shootout with suspected smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Federal marine agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection were shot after they approached a suspected smuggling boat.
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Biden ‘committed’ to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona
President Joe Biden has already announced $2 billion in funds to help the island rebuild.
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Biden announces $60 million in aid to Puerto Rico
President Joe Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday and surveyed damage from Hurricane Fiona, which killed more than two dozen people on the island last month, officials said.
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Groups helping Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic during Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona has caused immense damage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. These are groups offering help.
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Puerto Rico's power grid is struggling 5 years after Hurricane Maria. Here's why.
Days after Hurricane Fiona, electricity had not been restored for most customers in Puerto Rico.
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Hurricane Fiona moves north after wreaking havoc in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Wednesday, after killing at least four people in Puerto Rico and leaving the entire island without power.
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Thousands without power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
After devastating Puerto Rico with high winds and heavy rain, Fiona is now barreling toward Turks and Caicos.
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FEMA applying lessons learned from Maria as Puerto Rico faces another disaster
Anne Bink, associate administrator for FEMA, joins to talk about FEMA’s plan for helping Puerto Rico in the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Fiona.
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How to help Puerto Rico after devastation from Hurricane Fiona
Multiple organizations are already on the ground providing aid and asking for donations to help those impacted by Hurricane Fiona.
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Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico
The governor of Puerto Rico describes the damage from Hurricane Fiona as "catastrophic" as the island gets hit with torrential rain.
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Bridge swept away as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico
Footage shows the destruction of a bridge in the mountain town of Utuado that police said was installed by the National Guard after Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.
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Tropical Storm Fiona barrels toward Puerto Rico, now under hurricane warning
The locals know the drill and are now bracing for blackouts. Thousands are already without power due to the incoming storm.
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Tropical storm Fiona bears down on Puerto Rico
The island is bracing for potential flooding amid concerns the storm could damage its power grid which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
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9 months ago
At least 11 dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Over 30 people were rescued.
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11 dead after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
The vessel, which was "suspected of taking part in an illegal voyage," overturned shortly before noon local time Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement.
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Power restored to over 1.3 million customers in Puerto Rico amid massive outage
A fire at a major power plant on Puerto Rico left 1.5 million without electricity.
10 months ago
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Thousands without power after outage in Puerto Rico
A fire at one of the island’s four main power plants on Wednesday caused the disruption.
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Public employees in Puerto Rico protest over wages as frustration with governor grows
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has promised a pay raise for teachers.
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Puerto Rico may be nearing the end of bankruptcy. What does this mean?
A program is in place to restructure a huge chunk of its debt.
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How Puerto Rico became the most vaccinated place in the US
Puerto Rico is the most vaccinated place in America. Their strategy consisted of mass messaging, vaccination site accessibility and combatting misinformation.
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Mass protests break out in Puerto Rico over energy crisis
Protests against energy provider LUMA Energy occurred in Puerto Rico as energy costs continue to rise despite poor service and an unstable aging power grid.
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Puerto Rico battles state of darkness
ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports on the Puerto Rico electricity crisis, as residents protest ongoing blackouts that have occurred since Hurricane Maria hit four years ago.
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How did Puerto Rico’s electric system become so chaotic? Experts weigh in
Puerto Rico’s electric system is worst in the US, experts say. How did it turn so chaotic?
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Tropical Storm Fred forms near Puerto Rico
Rob Marciano has the latest developments on a new tropical storm that formed overnight near Puerto Rico and is expected to move toward the Florida Keys in the coming days.
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Half of Puerto Rico could lose health coverage if Congress doesn't act on Medicaid
Roughly 1.5 million Puerto Ricans rely on Medicaid for health care.
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Is Puerto Rico ready for hurricane season?
Residents have reported an increase in the number of power outages after LUMA, a power company, took over the island's electric grid in June.
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Puerto Ricans fear blackouts during hurricane season
Amid power failures and hurricane season, Puerto Ricans are concerned about the stability of the electric grid run by LUMA Energy.
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Thousands remain without power after fire causes widespread outages in Puerto Rico
The energy company that powers Puerto Rico's grid said it expects all customers to have their power restored by Friday evening.
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Puerto Rican families devastated by gender-based killings remain concerned about government's approach to crisis
As gender-based killings continue to grab headlines in Puerto Rico, victims' families are concerned about the government's commitment to handling the ongoing crisis.
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Why Puerto Rico is in a state of emergency over gender violence
Protests have broken out after the alleged murder of pregnant 27-year-old Keishla Rodriguez
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Young woman allegedly killed by well-known boxer in Puerto Rico
Authorities say Keishla Rodríguez died at the hands of her boyfriend, Félix Verdejo.
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Months into state of emergency, Puerto Rico finally approves $7 million to combat gender-based violence
Organizations in Puerto Rico have been demanding the government take action to end gender violence.
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Gender-based violence at the forefront in Puerto Rico
The arrest of a professional boxer for murder has renewed efforts to combat gender-based violence in Puerto Rico.
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What to know about Puerto Rico's divide over its territorial status
Puerto Rico's future has been a question in the U.S. territory for many years. Here's what to know.
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Puerto Rico pushes for change in territorial status
As Puerto Ricans strive to change the island’s territorial status with the U.S., opinions vary as to what that change should be.
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Maritime transportation issues cause outrage in Puerto Rico
Transportation issues cause outrage in Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Maria, and amid COVID-19.
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Puerto Rico governor talks statehood, COVID vaccinations and more
Newly elected Pedro Pierluisi discusses the need for equality in funding to tackle COVID and Puerto Rico declaring a state of emergency over violence against women.
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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over gender violence crisis
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi issued an executive order Sunday declaring a state of emergency to allocate resources to deal with gender violence in the island.
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One of world’s largest radio telescopes collapses in Puerto Rico
The telescope at the famous Arecibo Observatory, built in the 1960s, had already been badly damaged. It was featured in the movies ‘Golden Eye’ and ‘Contact.’
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Iconic Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico collapses before plans to demolish
Many scientists, students and Puerto Ricans are mourning the collapse of the iconic radio telescope in Arecibo.
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