Puerto Rico

CBP, FURA arrested 18 migrants, seizes 456 kg of cocaine in P. Rico

Published on: March 17, 2023
18:02

By: Pavel López Lazo

San Juan, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational components and the Puerto Rico Police Department FURA arrested from Wednesday to Thursday morning 18 non-citizens of the Dominican Republic and seized 1,006 pounds (456.2 kilograms) of cocaine, in the two separate incidents in Cabo Rojo and Toa Baja. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is .5 million.

Puerto Rican economy expected to collapse due to power prices hike

Published on: February 17, 2023
00:15

By: Alina Ramos Martin

San Juan, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that drive Puerto Rico's economy are being destroyed by the excessive increase in electricity prices, the president of the United Retailers Center (CUD), Lourdes M. Aponte Rodriguez, warned on Thursday.

Puerto Rican governor ignores causes of drug trafficking

Published on: November 29, 2022
08:23

By: Luis Linares Petrov

San Juan, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi does not recognize the political causes of drug trafficking that has plagued Puerto Rico for several decades, said the president of the Hostosiano National Independence Movement, Julio Muriente Perez.

Puerto Rico investigates alleged threats against power system

Published on: November 28, 2022
15:13

By: Ana Luisa Brown

San Juan, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Authorities confirmed on Monday that they are investigating an alleged terrorist threat against Puerto Rico's electrical system, which was received from New York.

Covid-19 infection toll continues to rise in Puerto Rico, 13 deaths

Published on: November 24, 2022
16:46

By: Pavel López Lazo

San Juan, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The increased Covid-19 infection toll continues to rise on Thursday in Puerto Rico by reporting 201 hospitalizations and 13 new deaths, according to the country´s Health Ministry.

Diaz-Canel reiterates support for Puerto Rico’s independence struggle

Published on: November 20, 2022
09:50

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Havana, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed solidarity with the Puerto Rican people in their struggle for independence on Saturday and greeted the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico.

Archbishop of San Juan urges to humanize immigration laws

Published on: October 24, 2022
15:51

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

San Juan, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Archbishop of San Juan, Roberto Octavio Gonzalez Nieves, on Monday urged to humanize immigration laws, after the drama recently experienced by more than a hundred Haitians and Dominicans in Puerto Rico.

Biden to tour Florida, Puerto Rico to assess Hurricane Ian´ ravages

Published on: October 2, 2022
14:38

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida coming view the ravages caused by destructive hurricanes Fiona and Ian, the White House announced.

Puerto Rican CSC reaffirms support to Cuba after Hurricane Ian

Published on: September 28, 2022
19:12

By: Pavel López Lazo

San Juan, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Puerto Rico´s Cuba Solidarity Committee (CSC) on Wednesday reaffirmed its support to the Cuban people and government ahead of the passage of Hurricane Ian.

Puerto Rico, Cuba pay tribute to former diplomat Ricardo Alarcon

Published on: September 22, 2022
14:54

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, Sept 22 (Prensa Latina) A commemorative plaque in honor of former Cuban diplomat Ricardo Alarcon (1937-2022) was unveiled on Thursday by the Mission of Puerto Rico in this capital and the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP).

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