Puerto Rico

State or Independent Nation? The latest news from the island

Obama proposes new plebiscite on status for Puerto Rico

Obama proposes new plebiscite on status for Puerto Rico

The new government budget has designated $2.5 million to go to a new plebiscite to define the political status of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory.

A healthy twist on the Puerto Rican lunch

A healthy twist on the Puerto Rican lunch

It was once hard to find healthy and organic options when it comes to Puerto Rican food, but recently, this situation has taken a turn.

‘Lo se todo,’ exactly like its predecessor ‘La Comay’

‘Lo se todo,’ exactly like its predecessor ‘La Comay’

After La Comay was ousted by a successful social media campaign, her replacement, “Lo se todo,” premieres to the sound of criticism and praise from viewers.

Puerto Rico’s pension fund deficit threatens thousands of retirees

Puerto Rico’s pension fund deficit threatens thousands of retirees

Puerto Rico must face an urgent crisis, a public pension fund with a $37.3 billion unfunded liability, or thousands of retirees will lose benefits.

Puerto Rico and its big drainage dilemma

Puerto Rico and its big drainage dilemma

Puerto Rico is facing a big problem: citizens are moving to the States, something that severely affects the island’s struggling economy.

Pressure begins in D.C. for change in status of Puerto Rico

Pressure begins in D.C. for change in status of Puerto Rico

Growing support for a change regarding Puerto Rico’s status prompts dozens of Puerto Ricans to head to Washington and demand action.

Puerto Rico governor activates the National Guard to fight drug trafficking

Puerto Rico governor activates the National Guard to fight drug trafficking

A few days after his inauguration, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla activates the National Guard to help fight against drug and weapons smuggling.

The power of social media: The age of La Comay may be over

The power of social media: The age of La Comay may be over

The creator of La Comay and host of the top-rated TV show in the island, SuperXclusivo, is about to hand in his resignation amid intense protests.

Ingrid Rivera ready to lead the Puerto Rico Tourism Company

Ingrid Rivera ready to lead the Puerto Rico Tourism Company

The new head of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company speaks to VOXXI about the challenges she is set to face in her new job.

La Comay’s TV show faces scrutiny amid outcry

La Comay’s TV show faces scrutiny amid outcry

A TV station in Puerto Rico that broadcasts a popular news and gossip show featuring La Comay has announced that the program will now be prerecorded.