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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

Puerto Rico

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

Immigration

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Migrants Speak About Fear and Detention in Puerto Rico

Jun 18, 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

Immigration

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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

Immigration

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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

News

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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

Immigration

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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

News

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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

News

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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

News

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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

Politics

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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

Politics

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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

Politics

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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

Politics

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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

Politics

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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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