The launch of space rockets from the grounds of the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba could negatively impact ecologically valuable species.
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Educación
La Lázaro: A Library Trapped in a Never-Ending Reconstruction
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Since Hurricane María hit in 2017, the José M. Lázaro Library at the University of Puerto Rico’s Río Piedras campus has been plagued by leaks, moldy books, and seven study rooms that remain closed. Home to much of the island’s cultural and historical heritage, the library is still far from a full recovery. University officials estimate it will take at least three more years to complete the repairs.
Educación
Puerto Rico’s Education Department Still Under Receivership: When Will It End?
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In 2019, the federal government declared Puerto Rico’s Department of Education (DE)
as “high risk,” requiring the appointment of a trustee or fiduciary agent. With the policy shifts under President Donald Trump, both the federal and local agencies remain silent on the future of this fiscal oversight role.
Educación
Federal Authorities Investigate Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez for Alleged Corruption
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The federal investigation began five years ago and covers a period during which the senator was in the upper echelons of the Department of Education, worked as a contractor for the State Elections Commission, and served as the electoral commissioner for former Governor Pedro Pierluisi, according to sources.
Actualidad
Ahead of Senate Confirmation, Víctor Ramos Hires Close Associates at the Department of Health
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Despite not being confirmed for the position and facing numerous corruption allegations, the nominated Secretary of Health has already hired a close group of doctors who have been publicly defending him.
Actualidad
For New York Puerto Ricans, Language Matters, But Identity Runs Deeper
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While Spanish serves as a link to their roots, mastering the language is not the sole determinant of New York Puerto Ricans’ sense of belonging to Puerto Rican culture, history, and traditions.
Actualidad
The Trump Administration’s Climate Policies Jeopardize Research in Disaster-Prone Puerto Rico
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As one of the regions most affected by the global climate crisis, local scientists are struggling with canceled research grants and funding cuts from federal agencies.
Crónica
Watching in Silence: The Investors Behind the Esencia Project
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The three investors behind the Esencia project in Cabo Rojo attended both days of public hearings on the Environmental Impact Statement filed with the Office of Management and Permits.
English
Puerto Rico’s Coastal Roads Ill-Prepared for Flooding
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In the absence of long-term mitigation and adaptation projects from the government, many roads along Puerto Rico’s coastal strip could be vulnerable to rising sea levels and increased flooding.
