Puerto Rico

The storm plunged much of the island into darkness, increased economic hardship, and contributed to a police sickout. And then there's the gang turf war. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Crime

Puerto Rico fears murder surge after Maria

January 11, 2018 10:23 pm

Gov. Ricardo Rossello told the Washington Examiner last summer that the island would not burden the U.S. with its financial woes if approved as a state. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

News

Puerto Rico demands statehood, introduces shadow lawmakers to Congress

Anna Giaritelli -

January 10, 2018 7:30 pm

Scientists have predicted for years that killer tsunamis could strike the Caribbean, which lacks an adequate warning system even though its seabed is gouged by some of the world's deepest trenches where tidal waves are generated. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

News

Tsunami advisory issued, then canceled for Puerto Rico after massive earthquake

Daniel Chaitin -

January 10, 2018 3:28 am

Hurricane Maria caused $90 billion in damage after devastating Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in late September, setting off a humanitarian crisis and leaving much of the U.S. territory without power. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

2017 ranks as most expensive year for disasters thanks to hurricanes, wildfires

Josh Siegel -

January 8, 2018 7:11 pm

Energy and Environment

Puerto Rico blackout sparks interest in solar power for island’s electric grid

Josh Siegel -

January 1, 2018 5:08 am

Though power is still out for many of Puerto Rico's residents, 90 percent of industries and 75 percent of businesses have electricity. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

News

Nearly half of Puerto Rico residents still don’t have power: Report

Melissa Quinn -

December 29, 2017 10:13 pm

In January, several thousands of workers from the U.S. mainland will arrive in Puerto Rico to help fix the island's electric grid. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

Utility workers, feds ready major new push to fix Puerto Rico’s grid

John Siciliano -

December 27, 2017 9:04 pm

Noting that Congress is set for recess in the coming days, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello said in a letter Saturday to congressional leaders of both parties: "I implore you to use this critical window of opportunity" to approve emergency funding.

News

Puerto Rico presses Congress for emergency relief before end of the year

Eddie Scarry -

December 16, 2017 8:29 pm

The island's weak power grid has suffered from mismanagement and systematic flaws for years. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, File)

Op-Eds

How to strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy grid

Mark Pischea -

December 12, 2017 5:01 am

First Lady Melania Trump speaks about the ongoing rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. (Casey Jackson/Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)

News

Melania Trump: Hurricane victims still need our help

Naomi Lim -

December 10, 2017 8:13 pm

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Tag: Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico fears murder surge after Maria

Puerto Rico demands statehood, introduces shadow lawmakers to Congress

Tsunami advisory issued, then canceled for Puerto Rico after massive earthquake

2017 ranks as most expensive year for disasters thanks to hurricanes, wildfires

Puerto Rico blackout sparks interest in solar power for island’s electric grid

Nearly half of Puerto Rico residents still don’t have power: Report

Utility workers, feds ready major new push to fix Puerto Rico’s grid

Puerto Rico presses Congress for emergency relief before end of the year

How to strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy grid

Melania Trump: Hurricane victims still need our help

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