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Hector Camacho Murder: 3 Men Accused of Killing the Boxing Legend Extradited to Puerto Rico to Face Charges

The three men who allegedly murdered Hector Camacho in 2012 were extradited from the U.S. to Puerto Rico, where they will be formally charged.

Bad Bunny Best Collaborations to Date That Need to Be on Your Playlist

Feb 26, 2022 02:32 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Bad Bunny is considered one of the hottest and most famous Latin singers. Here are five of his collab songs that are worth adding to your playlist.

Sofia Jirau, a Latina, Makes History as First Victoria's Secret Model With Down Syndrome

Feb 17, 2022 12:49 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Puerto Rican model Sofia Jirau made history in becoming the first Latina Victoria's Secret model with down Syndrome.

Puerto Rico Public School Teachers to Get a $1K Salary Increase per Month

Feb 08, 2022 11:14 PM EST By Mary Webber

Public school teachers in Puerto Rico will be getting a temporary salary increase worth $1,000 monthly starting in July.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress to Respond to Will of Puerto Ricans, Pushes Legislation That Outlines Process for Statehood

Feb 03, 2022 09:20 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Senator Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has participated in a full hearing to examine state of U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico.

Texas Roadhouse to Open First Branch in Puerto Rico in 2023, With Three More Locations Underway

Jan 26, 2022 09:44 PM EST By Mary Webber

The first Texas Roadhouse restaurant is underway in Puerto Rico, set to be located at the Outlets at Montehiedra, according to Urban Edge Properties' announcement.

Federal Judge OKs Plan to Settle Puerto Rico's Bankruptcy

Jan 18, 2022 08:02 PM EST By Joshua Summers

A federal judge approves a plan to address Puerto Rico's bankruptcy.

Puerto Rico Becomes the New Hot Spot for Bitcoin Millionaires With Its Lower Taxes

Jan 17, 2022 12:39 AM EST By Mary Webber

Latin American country Puerto Rico has become the new have for the bitcoin millionaires with Act 60, which offers significant tax savings to qualified residents.

Couple in Puerto Rico Face Trial After Refusing to Follow COVID Protocol

Jan 13, 2022 08:27 PM EST By Mary Webber

A couple in Puerto Rico now faces trial after they refused to follow COVID protocols and fill out a traveler's declaration form.

Organizations Call House Panel to Push Through With Bill Enacting Puerto Rico Statehood

Dec 16, 2021 03:05 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Organizations send a letter to a House panel to push for Puerto Rico statehood.

Puerto Rican Admits Flying Over 250 Kilos (551 Lbs.) of Cocaine to U.S. via Private Planes

Dec 14, 2021 10:02 PM EST By Jess Smith

After years of transporting cocaine to the United States from his homeland, a Puerto Rican man admitted his role in the cocaine conspiracy which led to the shipment of more than 250 kilograms of cocaine using private planes, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Drug Trafficking Ring Ships Cocaine in Kid’s Lunchboxes in New York; Suspected Ringleaders Manage Recording Artists in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Oct 27, 2021 11:11 PM EDT By Jess Smith

Five individuals were charged in connection to the sophisticated scheme of trafficking drugs, wherein the group smuggled millions of dollars worth of cocaine into New York City by utilizing lunchboxes of kids.

U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Boat Carrying 250 Kilos of Cocaine off Dominican Republic

Sep 28, 2021 07:52 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Key West-based crews of the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat carrying 250 kilograms of cocaine off the Dominican Republic last week.

FIBA Americas: Team USA to Face Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifying

Sep 01, 2021 09:04 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Team USA would be facing Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in the first round of qualifying to represent FIBA Americas for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Tropical Storm Fred Forms Near Puerto Rico, Warnings Issued for Caribbean Islands Before It Heads to Southern U.S.

Aug 11, 2021 03:45 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Tropical storm Fred developed off the coast of Puerto Rico late Tuesday, and it was reported heading to the Caribbean region and the southern U.S.

Coast Guard Seizes $15 Million Cocaine in Puerto Rico

Jul 14, 2021 06:01 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After the interdiction of a go-fast vessel near Puerto Rico, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos offloaded close to $15 million worth of seized cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan on July 12 and transferred custody of two male smugglers.