#puerto-rico

#puerto-rico

From the 1940s until the 2000s, 2,000 tons of ammunition fell every year on Vieques, a small island in the Puerto Rican archipelago. The U.S. Navy transformed this Caribbean paradise of crystal-clear waters into the most realistic recreation possible of a war zone: after expelling thousands of residents and taking control of two-thirds of the island and its resources, the navy established there a training base and a firing range to conduct artillery tests and other military exercises

Despite my husband and my family's belief that our decision to leave the matrix to live on a homestead in the mountains was spontaneous, people don't just wake up one day and realize they don't fit in. That moment of clarity is the culmination of years of being different. After all, in high school, I was voted least likely to conform.

The Roberto Clemente Award is presented annually to a player who best represents the sport through character, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Berrios is the ideal candidate. The late Clemente, who was born in Carolina, Peurto Rico, has been an inspiration for Berrios from the get-go. He not only looked up to Clemente as a child for his on-field performances, but he also admired him for the way he gave back to Puerto Rico.

Rita Moreno doesn't just bring her dynamic persona to classic films like West Side Story and Singin' in the Rain. The EGOT winner also infuses her homes with that same bright, bombastic energy. When asked how she would describe her interior design style, the actor once said, "I'm tribal and chintz and wicker. I love more natural and organic things. But I also love elegance."

Kalel Jorell Martinez Bristol, 37, faces charges of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Kevin Mares, 25, during a heated altercation in La Perla.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Butler shared that not only did he think he'd be given the opportunity to simply disappear into the audience with all the other attendees, but he was also given an edible just before the show.

Rauw Alejandro embodies the very essence of the vision award, bold in creativity, future-focused in his global impact and unapologetically original in everything he does.

The All-Star Game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is set for November 15 at Citi Field, featuring top-tier athletes and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean Baseball.

Fat Joe's collaboration with Sonrisa Rum reflects his commitment to helping Puerto Rican small business owners and celebrating his Bronx roots through the spirit of the brand.

I also recommend stopping by La Puerta de San Juan (the San Juan Gate), a bright red gate that used to be the entrance to Old San Juan.

Puerto Rico's home prices surged by 11.6% in Q1 2025, indicating economic recovery but straining affordability for local residents amid a historic housing boom.

If you don't like the sound of the coqui, get out of Puerto Rico.

The folder known as a 'carpeta' contained over 60 pages detailing her grandfather's life, including mundane information like his height, weight, and license plate number.