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Zoe Saldana: Her Puerto Rican and Dominican Heritage

Zoe Saldana Ethnicity: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Apr 22, 2023 07:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Is she Black, Latina, or Indian? A lot of people are getting curious about Zoe Saldana's ethnicity.

Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi Declares State of Emergency Due to Erosion

Apr 11, 2023 10:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Erosion has been causing so many problems in Puerto Rico that Governor Pedro Pierluisi declared a state of emergency during a recent press conference.

Caribbean Tourism Recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Numbers Show

More Visitors Going to Caribbean as Tourism Recovers From the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 08, 2023 01:38 AM EST By Rick Martin

The Caribbean Tourism Organization shared some positive news, revealing new numbers that showed that the region has already recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of the tourism industry,

Puerto Rico: 3 Mainland U.S. Tourists Stabbed After Being Told to Stop Filming

Puerto Rico Man Attacks 3 U.S. Mainland Tourists in Popular Tourist Spot

Feb 07, 2023 12:38 AM EST By Rick Martin

Three U.S. tourists from the country's mainland may have run afoul of some locals in a popular Puerto Rico neighborhood, leading to a stabbing incident.

Puerto Rico: 5 Puerto Rican Soups Perfect for a Cold Winter Day

Puerto Rico Dishes: 5 Puerto Rican Soups Perfect During Cold Winter Days

Jan 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

There are plenty of Puerto Rican soups to choose from, but here are five hearty soups from the island that are perfect during cold days.

Daddy Yankee Net Worth 2023: How Wealthy Is the World's 'King of Reggaeton' Music?

Jan 20, 2023 10:40 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Daddy Yankee is a multi-talented Puerto Rican artist working as a rapper, singer, composer, record producer, and actor in Puerto Rico. So, how wealthy is the "King of Reggaeton" music?

Puerto Rico: 2 Dead After Shootout Between Drug Traffickers and Federal Agents

Puerto Rico Shootout Between Federal Agents, Drug Traffickers Results in 2 Dead

Jan 15, 2023 10:12 PM EST By Rick Martin

U.S. federal agents engaged several drug traffickers off the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico early Sunday morning. This resulted in a shootout that led to the deaths of at least two people.

Puerto Rico: 5 Fiestas and Holidays That Puerto Ricans Celebrate

Jan 11, 2023 06:40 AM EST By Rick Martin

Puerto Ricans may be U.S. Citizens, but they have a unique culture of their own. This is reflected by the many fiestas and holidays that Puerto Rico usually celebrates as part of their customs and traditions.

Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st State of the United States? House Approves Puerto Rico 'Decolonization' Referendum

Dec 15, 2022 10:23 PM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted and passed a bill that would allow Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves on statehood or independence, as the U.S. territory moves toward "decolonization."

Puerto Rico Culture: The Origins and Ritualistic Practices of Santeria Religion

Nov 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST By Mary Webber

The Santeria religion is practiced widely in Cuba and to a lesser extent in Puerto Rico. The practice includes communicating with the dead and with deities.

Puerto Rico: U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Suspected Smuggler Killed After Shootout Off Puerto Rican Coast

Nov 17, 2022 08:57 PM EST By Rick Martin

Agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection clashed with suspected smugglers off the coast of Puerto Rico. It led to a shootout that resulted in the death of one Border Patrol agent and one of the suspected smugglers.

Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

Nov 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.

Beauty Queens Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Argentina Got Married in Secret After Keeping Their Relationship 'Private' for 2 Years

Nov 03, 2022 08:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Beauty queens Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Argentina have revealed that they tied the knot secretly after being in a "private" relationship for two years.

Lechon: The Iconic Roasted Pork From Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and the Philippines

Lechon: The Iconic Roasted Pork From Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain

Oct 22, 2022 07:00 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Lechon is a popular food in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and even in the Philippines. The dish is basically slow-roasted pork, often a whole pig, famous for its crispy skin and juicy meat.

Over 100 Haitian Migrants Stranded on Island Near Puerto Rico Being Rescued by U.S. Authorities

Oct 19, 2022 07:43 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Authorities in the United States said more than 100 Haitian migrants had been found on an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico.