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US Deploys F-35 Fighter Jets to Puerto Rico to Combat Drug Cartels

The US Department of Defense deployed ten F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to assist in combating drug cartels, specifically targeting the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua cartel, following a recent incident where Venezuelan military aircraft approached a US Navy ship and an attack on a suspected drug smug...

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Trump Shakes Up Puerto Rico's FOMB Amidst Ongoing Energy Crisis

President Trump's removal of five members from Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) signals a potential turning point in the island's long-standing energy crisis, marked by PREPA's debt, inefficient infrastructure, and misuse of over $20 billion in federal recovery funds, le...

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Hurricane Erin Batters Caribbean, Causes Widespread Power Outages and Evacuations

Hurricane Erin, a Category 3 storm, caused over 100,000 power outages in Puerto Rico and prompted evacuations in North Carolina's Hatteras Island due to potential coastal flooding; two divers were rescued near St. Croix.

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Bad Bunny's Concerts Generate $200 Million Tourism Boom in Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny's San Juan concert residency (mid-June to mid-September) generated nearly $200 million in tourism revenue, boosting hotel bookings by 10%, short-term rentals by 42%, and flights by nearly 7%, showcasing Puerto Rico's culture beyond beaches and benefiting local communities.

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Tourist Fatally Shot in Puerto Rico During Bad Bunny Concert

A 25-year-old New York tourist, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot early Sunday in La Perla, a Puerto Rican shantytown near Old San Juan, during an argument at a nightspot while attending Bad Bunny's concert residency; two other people were injured.

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Trump Administration Dismisses Five from Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Board

The Trump administration dismissed five Democratic members from Puerto Rico's financial oversight board, citing inefficiency, while critics see it as a politically motivated move to benefit bondholders amid the island's ongoing debt crisis.

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Escalating US-Venezuela Tensions: Ten F-35 Fighter Jets Deployed to Puerto Rico

Amid rising tensions, the U.S. has deployed ten F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico following a "highly provocative" maneuver by two Venezuelan military aircraft near a U.S. warship in the Caribbean, prompting a strong warning from the Pentagon.

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Extreme Heat Disrupts Education in Puerto Rico

Extreme heat is disrupting education in Puerto Rico, as schools lack sufficient cooling systems due to damaged infrastructure from past natural disasters and an ongoing energy crisis, leading to frequent heat-related illnesses among students and teachers.

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Bad Bunny Concerts Spark Puerto Rican Diaspora Homecoming

Bad Bunny's 30-concert Puerto Rican residency, "No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui," is prompting a mass homecoming for the diaspora, fueled by cultural pride and a renewed sense of hope, despite ongoing economic challenges on the island.

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U.S. Tourist Fatally Shot in Puerto Rico Shantytown During Bad Bunny Concert Residency

A 25-year-old New York tourist, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot early Sunday in La Perla, Puerto Rico, a historically violent shantytown, while attending Bad Bunny's concert residency; two others were injured in the shooting, which highlights ongoing safety concerns despite past improvements.

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Death of Latin Jazz Pioneer Eddie Palmieri

Latin jazz pioneer Eddie Palmieri died Wednesday at 88 in New Jersey after a long illness; his innovative fusion of jazz, mambo, and chachachá, starting in the 1970s, redefined the genre and garnered him a Grammy in 1976, impacting global music.

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Trump Dismisses Five Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Board

President Trump fired five members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Management Board, appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents, leaving three members in place, amid ongoing disputes over the island's debt and infrastructure projects.

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