Puerto Rico

Carmen Chevere says living through Hurricane Maria has left her anxious and fearful.

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Mental Health Toll Of Hurricane Maria Still Palpable In Puerto Rico

10:58am August 22, 2019

More than 3 million Puerto Ricans saw their communities — and families — devastated by the deadly Category 4 hurricane. Many residents are still emotionally fragile.

Afternoon traffic passes in front of a mural depicting the U.S. and Guam flags in the Tumon district on the island of Guam.

Citizenship Question To Be Removed From 2020 Census In U.S. Territories

4:23pm August 09, 2019

by Hansi Lo Wang

After courts permanently blocked the question from the 2020 count, the Census Bureau revealed plans to change forms for American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A citizenship question won't be included on 2020 census forms, but other Census Bureau surveys ask about a person's U.S. citizenship status.

Why Is The Census Bureau Still Asking A Citizenship Question On Forms?

4:20pm August 09, 2019

by Hansi Lo Wang

Courts have permanently blocked the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. But the Census Bureau is continuing to send surveys that ask about citizenship status.

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Pedro Pierluisi, sworn in as Puerto Rico's governor last week, was ordered by the island's Supreme Court to resign as governor, despite his swearing-in last Friday.

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Puerto Rico's Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez Sworn In As Governor

6:52pm August 07, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Vázquez assumed the governor's chair after previously saying she wasn't interested. Now she says the island deserves "certainty and stability."

Appointed Secretary of State Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia arrives to the Senate, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday.

Puerto Rico's Governor Plans To Resign Friday, But No One Knows Who Will Replace Him

9:45pm August 01, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

A power struggle within Puerto Rico's ruling New Progressive Party has stalled the outgoing governor's plans to name his successor.

Puerto Rico's disgraced Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Wednesday he plans to nominate former Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, pictured in 2016, to succeed him when he steps down on Friday.

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Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló Names His Possible Successor

1:58pm July 31, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"After much analysis, and taking into account the best interests of our people, I have selected Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to fill the vacancy of Secretary of State," Rosselló tweeted Wednesday morning.

Demonstrators took to the streets Friday, a day after Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced he would resign. It is unclear who will take his place.

Who Will Be Puerto Rico's Next Governor?

12:31pm July 29, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The island's justice secretary, Wanda Vázquez, was expected to replace Gov. Ricardo Rosselló but says she doesn't want the job. The next person in line doesn't meet the minimum age requirement of 35.

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Bad Bunny (holding flag), singer Ricky Martin (in black hat) and Residente (in blue hat) join demonstrators in protest against Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in Old San Juan.

Music & Culture

'Afilando Los Cuchillos' Soundtracks Puerto Rico's Social Movement In Real Time

1:38pm July 25, 2019

by Felix Contreras

"Puerto Ricans are waking up." We explore Residente, iLe and Bad Bunny's sharp-edged takedown of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and its influence on the protesters in the streets.

Police used tear gas against protesters on Wednesday in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Streets A 'War Zone' As Protesters Call For Puerto Rico's Governor To Resign

10:35am July 18, 2019

Some of the island's biggest stars attended, and tensions ratcheted up in San Juan when protesters burst through a barricade at the governor's mansion and security forces fired tear gas at the crowd.

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Residente performs during Austin City Limits Festival in October 2018. The Puerto Rican rapper's latest song is a response to the island's protests against Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.

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Residente, Bad Bunny And iLe Share Puerto Rico Protest Song 'Afilando Los Cuchillos'

3:15pm July 17, 2019

by Felix Contreras

Amid the most crucial political crisis to hit Puerto Rico in its modern history, Puerto Rican artists Residente, Bad Bunny and iLe respond with music in real time.