Nation Sep 19 Puerto Rico suffers ‘catastrophic’ damage from Hurricane Fiona, governor says By Associated Press
Education Jun 28 Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4 billion in U.S. pandemic funds Monday's announcement was made during Cardona's official three-day trip to Puerto Rico. It is the first for a Biden administration Cabinet member and also marks the first time the island has full access to those funds. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 Puerto Rican voters stand in long lines, forcing polls to stay open Puerto Ricans have forced voting centers to remain open past past official closing times as they stand in long lines to choose new leaders they hope can help heal a U.S. territory wracked by corruption, hurricanes, earthquakes and the coronavirus… By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders On the ballot is also a referendum on whether to change Puerto Rico's political status from territory to state. That vote is advisory as Congress would have to approve any change. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Nation Aug 07 Watch 3:36 In Puerto Rico, Pierluisi is out, Vázquez is in — and uncertainty reigns Puerto Rico's political upheaval continued when the island’s supreme court overturned the installation of Pedro Pierluisi as governor. Outgoing Gov. Ricardo Rossello had positioned Pierluisi to succeed him, but the high court found that process unconstitutional -- paving the way…
Aug 07 Puerto Rico high court overturns Pedro Pierluisi as governor By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has overturned the swearing in of Pedro Pierluisi as the island's governor less than a week ago, clearing the way for Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez to take up the post after weeks of turmoil. Continue reading
Aug 05 Puerto Rico’s high court agrees to hear lawsuit on ousting new governor By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction ordering Pedro Pierluisi to cease his functions immediately and also asks that the court declare unconstitutional a 2005 law that states a secretary of state does not have to be approved by both House… Continue reading
Aug 02 Puerto Rico governor resigns as promised, names Pedro Pierluisi as successor By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Friday that he was resigning as promised and swearing in veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi as his replacement, a move certain to throw the U.S. territory into a period of political chaos that will be… Continue reading
Aug 02 Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello has no clear successor hours before he steps down By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The potential next governor of Puerto Rico, former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi, defended himself Friday against questions about conflicts of interest as he tries to win legislative support. Continue reading
Aug 01 Puerto Rico tries to pick new governor amid crisis By Danica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico's governing party was in full-blown crisis Thursday as the nominee to succeed departing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló headed to a disputed and uncertain confirmation vote in the U.S. territory's legislature. Continue reading