P.R. Politics

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  As Covid-19 restrictions wreak havoc on Puerto Rico economy, Gov. Vázquez weighs options amid spread

  21-day extension, stricter enforcement considered, as official warns of business closures, jobs lost

  • Posted August 13, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Supreme Court: Primaries continue Sunday

  Orders process to continue in precincts that remained closed or did not open for...

  • Posted August 13, 2020
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  Gov. Vázquez signs measure that restricts future debt issuance

  SAN JUAN – Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced signed Senate Bill 1447, a measure that...

  • Posted August 13, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Supreme Court halts attempt to release botched-primary results

  Party chief laments decision, says voting leaks hurt democratic process

  • Posted August 12, 2020
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  Arrest made in Education Dept., Health Insurance Administration investigation

  Former CPA Society head alleged to be involved in corruption case against former department...

  • Posted August 12, 2020
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  Governor petitions court to redo voting in polling stations that received ballots late

  Claims ‘uncertainty and confusion’ over SEC’s suspension of primaries led to 'thousands of voters'...

  • Posted August 12, 2020
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  PDP calls on Gov. Vázquez to declare holiday on Thursday to resume primary voting

  Party calls on SEC to ready vote, begin counting ballots cast on Sunday

  • Posted August 10, 2020
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  Puerto Rico SEC suspends primaries after failure to deliver ballots

  Although supported by party heads, candidates blast move; several file court challenges; Gov. Vázquez...

  • Posted August 10, 2020
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  Espacios Abiertos launches site with info on political candidates

  QuienMeRepresentaPR.com covers all 666 people running for the 158 elective positions

  • Posted August 7, 2020
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  Governor signs into law ‘historic’ workplace harassment bill

  Measure establishes penalties for violations, compensation to victims

  • Posted August 7, 2020