Puerto Rico Archives

Judge Throws Book at Ex-Puerto Rico Mayor: Over 3 Years in Prison for Bribery Conviction

August 23, 2023 - 11:05 am by David Hawkins

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

January 3, 2023 - 10:52 amJanuary 3, 2023 - 10:06 am by Nick R. Hamilton

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

August 4, 2022 - 9:20 am by David Hawkins

Puerto Rico’s former Governor Wanda Vázquez was arrested Thursday morning on corruption charges, multiple media organizations are reporting.