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.
Customs officials confiscated a total of 1,299 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $17.6 million inside a vessel that was intercepted near Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico's Health Department announced on Friday that they will provide free COVID-19 rapid tests across the island to determine the number of infections.
Puerto Rico is home to one of the most colorful and exciting cultures in Latin America. Here are the top things and places you need to visit on your next Puerto Rican trip.
Spruce up your home with these dazzling and unique Puerto Rico-inspired pieces. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island that offers locals and visitors the perfect balance of nightlife and tranquillity amid the Spanish colonial buildings that act as the best backdrop for a day of leisure.
Southern Puerto Rico was hit by a series of massive, devastating earthquakes that began late December in 2019. The quakes, which included a magnitude 6.4 in early January, shocked seismologists. After thorough research, they may have found out why.
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced recently it has approved a $185-million, temporary liquidity facility to aid the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico so they can operate through the COVID-19 crisis.
Another transgender person was found murdered in Puerto Rico following reports of two other killings the previous week. The island now has five LGBTQ-related murders this year.
In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.
These siblings in Puerto Rico make their businesses flourish amid the COVID-19 crisis. Their deliveries have increased in number since the announcement of lockdown.
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vasquez signed an executive order granting medical workers and hospitals civil immunity from reparations due to claims stemming from suspected medical malpractice during the pandemic.
A new law called, the Law 40-2020 changes the manner tax incentives are given to new residents. Once, Puerto Rico was seen as the perfect place for digital currency startups.
Sustainable and non-toxic products manufactured in the United States but developed and designed in Puerto are now one of the in-demand cleaning products.
