PUERTO RICO

May 02 2026POLITICS

Big Law’s Puerto Rico Plan Sparks IRS Scrutiny

The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Solar help for Puerto Rico''s poor put on hold as billions sit unused

Puerto Rico''s 3. 2 million residents face another summer without reliable power, and a $350 million solar program meant to help 12, 000 low-income families now sits frozen. Nearly 200 groups asked for the money back, but instead it may go to patching the same old grid destroyed by Hurricane Maria i

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Senator Warns Intelligence Agencies About Election Threats

The Senate hearing began with a sharp rebuke from Senator Mark Warner, who pointed out that key intelligence bodies had not shared crucial information about foreign risks to the next U. S. congressional elections. Warner, who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, argued that

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Set for Pardon Amid Controversy

Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is about to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This news comes after Vázquez admitted to a campaign finance violation. The case also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Vázquez's legal team argued that the prosecutors were being

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Jan 04 2026SPORTS

Amanda Serrano Shows Her Might in Puerto Rico

Amanda Serrano proved she's still a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. She kept her WBA and WBO featherweight titles by beating Reina Tellez in a 10-round fight. The scores were close, but Serrano was clearly the better boxer. She showed her skill and experience from the very start. Tell

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

Danilo Gallinari's Unlikely Journey to Basketball Bliss

Danilo Gallinari, a seasoned NBA player, found his basketball joy in an unexpected place: Puerto Rico. After a long NBA career filled with ups and downs, Gallinari decided to play in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. This choice led him to win a championship and experience the thrill of

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Nov 25 2025LIFESTYLE

Life in Puerto Rico: Expectations vs. Reality

Moving to Puerto Rico from New York City was a big change. The idea of living near the beach and enjoying a warmer climate sounded amazing. However, life here isn't always as perfect as it seems. First, the people here are incredibly welcoming. Locals go out of their way to help newcomers. They sha

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Coffee, Conversations, and Puerto Rican Pride

Francisco Lindor, the Major League Baseball star, has a new way to connect with fans. His podcast, "Café Con Lindor, " brings together athletes and artists for casual chats over coffee. The latest episode features Young Miko, a rising rapper from Puerto Rico. They talked about growing up on the isla

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Nov 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Latin Music's Big Night: Bad Bunny Shines Bright

The Latin Grammy Awards 2025 was a star-studded event. It happened on November 13. Bad Bunny was the star of the night. He won five awards, including the big one for album of the year. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito, gave a heartfelt speech. He thanked his hometown, Puerto Rico. He told every

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