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Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood

Nov 17, 2025

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10 min read

Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood

Puerto Rico Police say there’s no collaboration agreement with federal agencies for immigration enforcement

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Pentagon Exploring Viability of Caribbean Military Buildup Until Next Year, Documents Show

Nov 14, 2025

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10 min read

Pentagon Exploring Viability of Caribbean Military Buildup Until Next Year, Documents Show

Several federal contracts, solicitations, and announcements contain details about possible 2026 plans

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
CBP Installed Surveillance Network in Puerto Rico Marinas

Nov 6, 2025

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10 min read

CBP Installed Surveillance Network in Puerto Rico Marinas

The cameras, whose exact locations are unknown, raise privacy concerns for experts

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Over 40 Organizations Denounce FBI, Puerto Rico Police Surveillance of Activist Groups

Oct 27, 2025

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6 min read

Over 40 Organizations Denounce FBI, Puerto Rico Police Surveillance of Activist Groups

The response follows The Latino Newsletter’s story revealing law enforcement discussions during a domestic terrorism meeting

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
FBI and Puerto Rico Police Discussed Pro-Independence Group During Domestic Terrorism Meeting

Oct 14, 2025

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16 min read

FBI and Puerto Rico Police Discussed Pro-Independence Group During Domestic Terrorism Meeting

Activist leader calls it “a pattern of political persecution”

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Pilots Sue New Fortress Energy Over San Juan Bay LNG Safety Concerns

Sep 3, 2025

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8 min read

Pilots Sue New Fortress Energy Over San Juan Bay LNG Safety Concerns

Tugboat dispute raises alarms over safety and oversight at Puerto Rico’s busiest port

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
What Trump’s Fiscal Control Board Firings Mean for Puerto Rico

Aug 8, 2025

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10 min read

What Trump’s Fiscal Control Board Firings Mean for Puerto Rico

The bondholders are in charge

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Migrants Speak About Fear and Detention in Puerto Rico

Jun 17, 2025

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16 min read

Migrants Speak About Fear and Detention in Puerto Rico

Escalating immigration enforcement affects even those seeking legal paths to citizenship

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
A National Student Status Fight Reaches Puerto Rico

May 19, 2025

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9 min read

A National Student Status Fight Reaches Puerto Rico

Events are prompting caution within the island’s international campus community

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Migrant Rights Take Focus at Puerto Rico’s May Day March

May 6, 2025

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7 min read

Migrant Rights Take Focus at Puerto Rico’s May Day March

Workers rally behind communities targeted by federal raids and rising fear

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Several Migrants in Puerto Rico Arrested While Trying to Leave the US

Apr 22, 2025

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8 min read

Several Migrants in Puerto Rico Arrested While Trying to Leave the US

Court records contradict Trump’s self-deportation message

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Puerto Rico's Dominican Community Terrified After Immigration Raids

Jan 31, 2025

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11 min read

Puerto Rico's Dominican Community Terrified After Immigration Raids

Fear and uncertainty grow as reports emerge of detentions, racial profiling, and legal confusion

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
American Tourist Arrested and Indicted for Burning Down Puerto Rico Businesses

Jan 17, 2025

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6 min read

American Tourist Arrested and Indicted for Burning Down Puerto Rico Businesses

Danielle Bertothy, 36, was charged for arson by a federal grand jury on Thursday afternoon

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Rental Manager Says Alleged Arsonist Left Cabo Rojo After Fires

Jan 6, 2025

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10 min read

Rental Manager Says Alleged Arsonist Left Cabo Rojo After Fires

Viral videos show Danielle Bertothy during blaze that destroyed businesses and damaged a hotel

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Puerto Rico’s Climate Dilemma at COP29

Nov 25, 2024

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15 min read

Puerto Rico’s Climate Dilemma at COP29

Despite being excluded from the table, Puerto Ricans fought for a voice in Baku

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Jenniffer González Colón Will Be Puerto Rico’s Next Governor

Nov 6, 2024

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7 min read

Jenniffer González Colón Will Be Puerto Rico’s Next Governor

Victory declared as statehood advocate leads by 80,000 votes

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Following Voter Registration Mess, ACLU Sues Puerto Rico to Extend Deadline

Sep 23, 2024

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9 min read

Following Voter Registration Mess, ACLU Sues Puerto Rico to Extend Deadline

The lawsuit claims it would “disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters”

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Puerto Rico Status Causes DNC Rift

Aug 23, 2024

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9 min read

Puerto Rico Status Causes DNC Rift

It's complicated

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Puerto Rico's Populares at 2024 Electoral Crossroads

Aug 8, 2024

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7 min read

Puerto Rico's Populares at 2024 Electoral Crossroads

So far, the prospects for November victory are not clear

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
Puerto Rico Elections Enter Uncharted Territory

Jul 25, 2024

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7 min read

Puerto Rico Elections Enter Uncharted Territory

A new center-left alliance forms

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Carlos Berríos Polanco
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