Latest News from Puerto Rico

Chronic water infrastructure failures have increased operating costs for 65 percent of Puerto Rico's tourism businesses, raising industry concerns.

A coalition of local youth and faith groups in Cupey has launched a social justice program focused on community advocacy and education.

Puerto Rico's tourism sector recorded a 14 percent increase in quarterly room-tax collections, totaling $24.8 million for the spring season.

Federal tactical units rescued five people, including three federal agents, after their vessels capsized in heavy swells off northern Puerto Rico.

Ocean Park residents marked one year of unreliable water access with protests along Calle Loíza, demanding immediate utility infrastructure upgrades.

San Juan public schools launched a drone technology workshop, bringing hands-on engineering and coding experience to high school students.

Puerto Rico's federal oversight board proposed a $3 billion settlement to restructure the power company's debt, raising concerns over utility rates.

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico, dropping over 10 inches of rain and triggering flash floods in eastern municipalities.

A Coast Guard crew recovered 24 bales of cocaine worth $12 million off Puerto Rico's north coast, highlighting intense federal drug interdiction efforts.