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Deadly earthquake rocks Puerto Rico, causing widespread power outage
San Juan — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0. They were the largest in a […]
Puerto Rico Should be a Priority For Immediate Assistance and Debt Forgiveness
A headline in the September 26th El Nuevo Día de Puerto Rico Interactivo stated: “Congressional support for the island will be addressed in early October.” The caption adds: “It was a devastating […]
Waive the Jones Act for Puerto Rico to Help Rebuild its Infrastructure and Economy
Everyone has seen the unprecedented devastation in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The entire island is without power and thousands of Americans may die. Many […]
Puerto Rico Declares a Form of Bankruptcy
*Why you should read this: Because the unfolding story in Puerto Rico hasn’t gotten the press time or space it deserves – NewsTaco included. We’re going to change that. VL […]
Discovering the magic of Three Kings Day, from Puerto Rico to the US
*What a fun read! It’s not just Puerto Rico, though. It’s all of Latin America and in many, many place in the U.S. Even WalMart is in on the celebration […]
Puerto Rico on brink of debt default
*This has been like watching a train go off its rails in slow motion. The effect, though, will be felt by Puerto Ricans and its creditors at full force. VL […]
Puerto Rico’s La Parranda & Other Navidad Celebrations that Stem from Spain, Guatemala and Mexico
By Nicole Akoukou Thompson, Latin Post Navidad sings carols of no-holds-barred celebration for Latinos. The season of snow, love, wonderment, and family togetherness promises a number ofopportunities for Latino families to interact, […]
Controversy about sexual orientation classes in Puerto Rico schools
By Hope Gillette, Saludify Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla has given official backing to a bill which allows Puerto Rico schools to teach students about sexual orientation, opening the door […]
Teen Refuses to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance Because of “Situation in Puerto Rico”
By Adrian Carrasquillo, NBCLatino Enidris Siurano Rodriguez,15, has not stood for the pledge of allegiance at school since she was in 7th grade to bring awareness to what she believes is an unjust […]
Puerto Rico, A Latino 51′st State of the Union?
By Charles R. Venator-Santiago, Latino Decisions As plebiscitary debates in Scotland and Cataluña continue to grow, the debates over the outcome of the 2012 Puerto Rican plebiscite appear to be waning […]