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Gov. Jenniffer González backs plan for Donald Trump statue on Puerto Rico’s ‘Paseo de los Presidentes’
During Trump’s first term in office, from 2017 to 2021, the Puerto Rican Legislature proposed erecting a statue after he visited the island following Hurricane Maria. Some lawmakers did not agree in 2018.
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Orlando busca opiniones de la comunidad para crear monumento de Pulse inclusivo y significativo
El concepto que tendrá hasta ahora el monumento incluye 49 columnas con los nombres de cada una de las víctimas, un jardín de sanación, un espacio para la reflexión, una fuente para rendir tributo, un espacio privado para reuniones y un pabellón educativo.
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How Bad Bunny’s concert series is bringing fans and economic growth to Puerto Rico
On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the residency would be extended through September.
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Ron DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in the US Senate
As the state’s attorney general, Moody has been instrumental in defending DeSantis’ conservative agenda in court and has joined other Republican-led states in challenging the Biden administration’s policies, suing over changes to immigration enforcement, student loan forgiveness, and vaccine mandates for federal contractors.
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5 interesting facts about Puerto Rico’s iconic San Sebastián festival
This year’s edition will honor José Vega Santana, better known as the Payaso Remi; Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn; and rapper Vico C.
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The 10 wackiest Florida news stories of 2024
They say truth is stranger than fiction, and these wacky Florida news stories from 2024 prove that to be true.
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Energy secretary expresses doubts about Puerto Rico’s renewable energy future under new leadership
After Hurricane Fiona, in September 2022, President Biden tasked Granholm to expedite the modernization of the island’s electric grid, deteriorated for decades by the lack of investment in its infrastructure, maintenance, and the scourge of Hurricane Maria, in 2017.
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Jorge López joins the Washington Nationals on a one-year contract
López, a 31-year-old right-hander from Puerto Rico, went 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 50 strikeouts and four saves in 52 relief appearances last season with the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs.
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Florida egg shortages worsen as bird flu disrupts poultry farms nationwide
In addition, the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Puerto Rico last week.
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Puerto Rican TV viewers get a Bad Bunny surprise as he promotes new album
In recent days, Bad Bunny has silenced criticism in Puerto Rico that he only gives interviews to international media as he promotes his new album rich with traditional Puerto Rican sounds and issues.
