Puerto Rico governor faces obstruction of justice probe
Puerto Rico faced the possibility of political turmoil Tuesday as the U.S. territory's governor welcomed an investigation into allegations that she obstructed justice amid calls from the main opposition party for a legislative probe and a possible impeachment process.
Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Sahara Desert dust plume crosses ocean and blankets Puerto Rico
A cloud of dust traveled across the Atlantic Ocean.
Judge: Reopen Puerto Rico school cafeterias in 24 hours or face arrest
A judge on Thursday gave Puerto Rico’s education secretary 24 hours to open all public school cafeterias in the U.S. territory or face arrest as impoverished students struggle to obtain free meals amid the pandemic.
Damage reported as 5.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
MLB calls off games in Mexico and Puerto Rico amid pandemic
Two planned regular-season MLB series in Mexico and Puerto Rico have been canceled.
First coronavirus cases seen in Puerto Rico
Cruise ships and ferries barred from docking.
What role do caucuses and primaries in protectorates and territories play in the 2020 election?
U.S. protectorates and territories play a role in electing delegates in the 2020 presidential primaries.
Puerto Rico government falls for phishing scam, loses $2.6 million
Puerto Rico's Industrial Development Company, a government agency, transferred millions of dollars to a fraudulent account.
5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Puerto Rico
The epicenter was located about 14 miles southeast of the town of Guanica along the island’s southern coast.
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits near southern coast of Puerto Rico
The quake struck around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday just south of Indios.
Brandywine SPCA rescues 30 dogs airlifted from earthquake-rattled Puerto Rico
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is working to help animals affected by an onslaught of seismic activity in Puerto Rico.
Protesters demand Puerto Rico governor's resignation
About 600 people banged on pots and some waved Puerto Rican flags as one of them yelled into a bullhorn, "Wanda, turn over the disaster supplies!"
2 more Puerto Rico officials fired after discovery of warehouse full of Hurricane Maria supplies
A warehouse filled with water bottles, cots, baby food and other basic supplies had apparently been sitting there since Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico in 2017.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies angers Puerto Rico
People in a southern Puerto Rico city discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, then set off a social media uproar Saturday when they broke in to retrieve goods as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
Bronx boxing ring collects donations for Puerto Rico following recent earthquakes
On a regular day, Ponce Laspina, the man who runs El Maestro Boxing Ring is teaching kids that they can make positive change and are valuable to their community. Now he’s practicing what he preaches, coordinating donations that, next weekend, will fill a 40-foot shipping container headed to Puerto Rico to help the victims of the recent earthquakes.
Displaced families in Puerto Rico await post-earthquake housing
Seismic activity in Puerto Rico has caused more than 7,960 people to take refuge in government shelters in the island's south, although officials say many of them are simply scared of returning home even if their houses were not damaged in the quakes.
5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico, USGS says
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Yauco, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Experts probe the constant earthquakes in Puerto Rico
More than 1,280 earthquakes have hit Puerto Rico's southern region since Dec. 28, more than two dozen of them magnitude 4.5 or greater, according to the USGS.
Puerto Rico isn't prepared for big earthquakes, experts warn
A flurry of earthquakes in southwest Puerto Rico has many accusing the government of being caught unaware despite the island being located in a seismic zone.