Popular sentiment has been growing since 2017, when the US failed in providing disaster relief after Hurricane Maria “Mandarin hotel! Out of Puerto Rico!” was the refrain of dozens of demonstrators on ...

Puerto Rico's tourism industry is booming, but it's causing environmental and cultural concerns. Efforts are underway to promote tourism beyond San Juan, encouraging visitors to explore the entire ...

Israel Meléndez Ayala is a historian and writer. He publishes a biweekly newsletter, Crítica. A U.S. Army truck at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station on Sept. 10, 2025. Israel Meléndez Ayala is ...

Steve Forbes explains how Puerto Rico can once again become a pharmaceutical powerhouse and help to reshore U.S. drug manufacturing. For decades Puerto Rico was one of the world’s premier ...

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The Puerto Rican flag is seen outside the Governor's residence as Puerto Ricans vote in the general election in San Juan on Nov. 3, 2020. This November, the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico will go to the ...

Puerto Rican delegates at the Democratic and Republican national conventions backed their respective presidential nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump — even though ...

Puerto Rico offers an enticing proposition for wealthy Americans from the mainland seeking tax relief, but making the move can be challenging if you are not familiar with all the rules. Clarissa Cole, ...

Puerto Ricans may be US citizens, but they have their own history, culture, and customs — especially during the holiday season. From the food and drink served at Christmas to how long the festive ...

The year is 1898. The United States had 45 states. William McKinley was president. Candy corn, ice cream scoops and semi-trucks had just been invented. Up north, Canada was still a British colony.

Located in central Puerto Rico, Cerro de Punta beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its natural allure. Soaring a towering height of 4,389 feet, it proudly claims the title of the island’s highest peak.