All posts by Dalissa Zeda Sánchez
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Island-wide power blackout hits Puerto Rico
Second mayor power outage this week
- Posted April 18, 2018
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Puerto Rico governor announces private-sector job measures
Proposes cutting vacation and sick leave, raising minimum wage to $7.75 next year, making Christmas bonus optional, offering EITC
- Posted March 21, 2018
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U.S. executive appointed to head Puerto Rico power company
Governor says he was unaware utility board picked Walter Higgins
- Posted March 20, 2018
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Influenza-suspected deaths in Puerto Rico investigated
Health secretary reiterates importance of vaccination to prevent spread
- Posted February 5, 2018
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Governor yet to receive controversial Puerto Rico ‘religious liberty’ bill
Reiterates stance he would not enact legislation to limit or remove rights acquired by different sectors of Puerto Rican society
- Posted January 31, 2018
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Couples who live together may adopt in Puerto Rico
Regardless of sexual orientation, law also permits individuals, married or unmarried people to complete ‘expedited procedure’ within two months
- Posted January 31, 2018
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Union criticizes Puerto Rico government’s plan to privatize power utility
Warns that selling public corporation would come with higher electricity bills
- Posted January 23, 2018
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Puerto Rico House approves bill that would create emergency fund for municipalities
Increases amount of fund to $500 million and alters process for Legislature to authorize disbursements; measure goes to conference committee
- Posted December 11, 2017
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Puerto Rico gov’t provides free work space to affected SMEs after María
Employers may use the coworking space three hours a day for a three month period
- Posted November 10, 2017
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Doctors arrive in Puerto Rico to volunteer in rural areas
Somos sends dozens to help Comerío, Naranjito, Barranquitas, Morovis, and Corozal
- Posted October 11, 2017