P.R. Politics

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  House confirms Elmer Román as Puerto Rico secretary of State

  Engineer with a long military career now 2nd in gubernatorial succession line

  • Posted June 11, 2020
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  FCC review of proposed municipal tax on telecommunications sought

  Industry group calls levy a ‘flagrant violation’ of federal legislation to achieve universal, affordable...

  • Posted June 11, 2020
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  Puerto Rico gov will announce new COVID-19 executive order

  Will speak at Montehiedra Outlets movie theater at 5 p.m.

  • Posted June 11, 2020
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  Report: Puerto Rico utility gave advantage to NFE in $1.5 billion powerplant contract

  Sustainability advocates denounce actions circumvented rules, say outside investigation urgently needed

  • Posted June 10, 2020
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  San Juan Mayor files motion on Act 29 with Judge Swain’s court

  Says Municipal Revenue Collection Center board approved her petition that emergency funds be used...

  • Posted June 4, 2020
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  Department of Education Must Respond in Court for Severe Pattern of Lack of Transparency

  Center for Investigative Journalism sues to learn about schools closed after Hurricane Maria, and...

  • Posted June 2, 2020
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  Governor enacts new Puerto Rico Civil Code

  Language is clear, but it may be necessary to go to court to clarify...

  • Posted June 1, 2020
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  Governor voices opposition to retroactive unanimous verdicts

  Says legislation, responding to landmark U.S. high court ruling, would open up wounds for...

  • Posted May 30, 2020
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board: Gov’t now unable to pay public debt due to pandemic

  Approves revised fiscal plan that postpones austerity measures for a year; urges commonwealth to...

  • Posted May 27, 2020
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  Mayors Federation warn of collapse of municipal services in coming months

  'Will affect essential services such as garbage collection, health services...'

  • Posted May 27, 2020