Trump Fires 5 Obama-Picked Members of Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board: ‘Time to Restore Common Sense’
President Donald Trump fired five of the seven members of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMBPR).
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Judge Throws Book at Ex-Puerto Rico Mayor: Over 3 Years in Prison for Bribery Conviction
The former mayor of the municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico, was sentenced to three years and one month in prison after being convicted for his role in a bribery scheme.
Democrats Push for Referendum on Puerto Rico Statehood
Congressional Democrats are pushing for a referendum to vote on giving the unincorporated U.S. territory of Puerto Rico statehood.
Ex-Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Arrested on Corruption Charges
Puerto Rico’s former Governor Wanda Vázquez was arrested Thursday morning on corruption charges, multiple media organizations are reporting.