Deadly earthquake rocks Puerto Rico, causing widespread power outage
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 […]
Post-hurricane rebuilding will be done by undocumented workers — and they need protection
In Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, mammoth hurricanes have left behind a colossal amount of work. The cleanup and reconstruction efforts are going to take years. That […]
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 […]
Texas High Schoolers Rise Against Anti-Immigrant SB 4 Law
By Viri Sanchez and Karla Quinones (2.5 minute read) Four months ago, on February 16, thousands of high school students across Texas joined in a collective effort to stand up […]
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 […]
Puerto Ricans March in May Day Strike as Debt Deadline Nears
*Hat tip to Sandra Aponte Salazar who asked that we cover the Puerto Rico crisis protest, going on today. She said it best: “As you know, mainstream media seldom covers […]
Puerto Rican boxers could be first world champions who are sisters
*¡Campeonas! We’ll be keeping an eye on the December 10th fight. VL By EFEUSA (1.5 minute read) Puerto Ricans Cindy and Amanda Serrano could become the first pair of sisters […]
Puerto Rican Activists Shut Down the First Scheduled PROMESA Conference in San Juan
*Well, that didn’t go well. PROMESA is the acronym for the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, in other words the oversight organization that’s charged with steering Puerto […]
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 […]
Latino Influence & the Politics of Immigration in the 2014 U.S. Senate Elections
*Good piece, as always, from Latino Decisions. It’s a good read if you’re into political minutiae – x’s and o’s. Cutting to the chase, Damore says Latinos didn’t have a […]
