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Puerto Rico Shapes Key New York House Race
Ethan Calloway
May 18, 2026
New York City: Puerto Rico has emerged as a major issue in the race to replace longtime Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez,...
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Four Candidates Enter UN Secretary-General Leadership Race
Ethan Calloway
April 20, 2026
UN Secretary-General Race Opens With Only Four Candidates The competition to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-Gene...
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PR Governor Honours Fallen Hero Capt. Ariana Linse Savino
Ethan Calloway
April 18, 2026
First Posthumous Medal in Puerto Rico History Governor Jenniffer González Colón awarded the Governor's Medal for Valor...
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Puerto Rico Officials Fight Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS
Ethan Calloway
April 13, 2026
Territorial Officials Unite Before the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship A coalition of 21 current and former ele...
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PR Legislature Probes Governor Chief of Staff Lobby Ties
Daniel K. Harper
April 12, 2026
Legislative Probe Targets Governor's Chief of Staff A special committee of Puerto Rico's Legislative Assembly has launc...
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DNC Calls on Congress to Act on Puerto Rico Political Status
Ethan Calloway
April 10, 2026
DNC Passes Resolution Calling for Congressional Action on Puerto Rico Status The Democratic National Committee's resolu...
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Puerto Rico Sues LUMA Energy to Cancel Power Grid Contract
Daniel K. Harper
April 10, 2026
Puerto Rico Sues LUMA Energy to Terminate Power Grid Contract Puerto Rico's government filed a lawsuit in December 2025...
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Puerto Rico Weighs Venezuela Aid Amidst Unique Political Complexities
Ethan Calloway
June 26, 2026
