Latest News from Puerto Rico

A federal audit revealed that the Puerto Rico government is awaiting billions in delayed hurricane relief funds, slowing down vital infrastructure repairs.

Ponce's tourism sector is experiencing a rapid recovery following the completion of a major $4.5 million restoration of its historic colonial plazas.

Guánica residents organized donation drives and vigils for earthquake victims in South America, drawing on their own experiences with seismic disasters.

Puerto Rico's business sector is monitoring global shipping lanes following Middle East military strikes, fearing rising fuel costs and transport surcharges.

Santurce residents formed safety committees to demand municipal building inspections, following news of structural building failures on the U.S. mainland.

U.S. Coast Guard units intercepted a go-fast vessel carrying $12 million in cocaine off the north coast of Puerto Rico, detaining three smuggling suspects.

Coastal residents in northern Puerto Rico are preparing for an active weather season, reinforcing homes against rising tides and coastal erosion.

Puerto Rico has formally exited its historic central government bankruptcy, reducing its debt load but facing long-term structural economic hurdles.

The Puerto Rico government announced a $45M federal investment to overhaul leaking water infrastructure in 12 struggling southern municipalities.