Facing fallout, Trump claims no president did more for Puerto Rico than he did
The Republican nominee's remarks come days after a joke about Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage" at his New York rally prompted backlash.
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In Puerto Rico, Young Voters Are Trying To Shake Up Traditional Party Politics
Politicians have spent decades fighting over statehood but many young voters think it's time to focus on rebuilding a decimated island instead.
Mental Health Toll Of Hurricane Maria Still Palpable In Puerto Rico
More than 3 million Puerto Ricans saw their communities — and families — devastated by the deadly Category 4 hurricane. Many residents are still emotionally fragile.
Who Put The 'Hispanic' In Hispanic Heritage Month?
As Hispanic Heritage Month gets under way, it's worth noting that the idea of people from the Latin American diaspora referring to themselves as 'Hispanic' or 'Latino' or 'Latinx' is a fairly new one.
New York City Bodegas And The Generations Who Love Them
Small grocery stores known as bodegas were once the cornerstones of New York City's Puerto Rican community. The industry has transitioned between ethnic groups, including now the Yemeni community.