Students from Lares, Jayuya, and Adjuntas received training on how to critically consume media and create their own stories.
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Corrections Department Questioned Over $500K in Payments to Company Linked to Health Spokesperson
Act 22 Beneficiary Charged in Florida with Tax Evasion Founded Puerto Rico Nonprofit That Received Thousands in Donations
Puerto Rico Elections Commission Admits 70% of Polling Sites Failed to Transmit Results
COR3 Director Walks an Ethical Tightrope
Actualidad
Puerto Rico’s Space Dreams Threaten Protected Lands
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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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What Lies Behind the Governor’s Media Tour?
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In recent days, we’ve been saturated with media appearances by Puerto Rico’s Governor Jenniffer González. Her extensive media tour, marking the first 100 days of her administration, has swamped us with optimistic messages about her performance. All we see are kisses, hugs, handshakes, and smiles. Puerto Rico is doing well, or so the official narrative goes, which is essentially about promoting something to gain followers. The Governor has made no fewer than 30 media appearances in recent days.
Actualidad
San Juan’s Sidewalk Crisis: An Obstacle Course for People with Disabilities
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The daily challenges that people with disabilities face expose the inefficiency of San Juan’s city administrations in ensuring safe sidewalks, putting pedestrians at risk, and limiting the independence of those who rely on accessible public spaces.
Actualidad
Puerto Rico Loses FEMA Funds for Climate Adaptation
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After a $1 billion cut to one of the main federally funded mitigation programs — designed to help communities tackle climate change — Puerto Rico is losing significant grants. For the past four days, Governor Jenniffer González’s administration has remained silent on the matter.
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Puerto Rico Legislator Seeks Probe into Underrepresentation of Women Artists at Municipal Festivals
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A legislative measure follows a report by the Gender Investigative Unit of Todas and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, which revealed that less than 10% of the performers at last year’s patron saint festivals, municipal festivals, and other events were women.
Actualidad
Millions in School Repair Contracts Went to Firm Led by Rep. Jorge Navarro’s Brother, Now Facing Federal Charges
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Contractor Edgardo Navarro Suárez, the brother of pro-statehood Representative Jorge “Georgie” Navarro Suárez, secured nearly $13 million in contracts to repair public schools in Puerto Rico and, over seven years, amassed $14.5 million in government contracts with various agencies.
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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.
