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