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Singer Ricky Martin Outraged at Senate of Puerto Rico’s Plan to Amend Hate-Crimes Law
December 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Singer Ricky Martin showed his disapproval of a move by Puerto Rico's Senate to amend the island's hate-crime law to eliminate protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. continue reading »
Victoria’s Secret Angels Bring Heaven to Puerto Rico!
November 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, and Erin Heatherton attended the ribbon cutting for the Plaza Las Americas Victoria’s Secret store in San Juan, Puerto Rico. continue reading »
Ricky Martin Wraps Up “Musica+Alma+Sexo” World Tour After 100 Performances (VIDEO)
November 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pop star Ricky Martin wrapped up his "Musica + Alma + Sexo" world tour in Puerto Rico after eight long months on the road and around 100 performances in Latin America, Europe and North America. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Communications Organizations Speak before U.S. Congress for the First Time
September 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The University of Puerto Rico Alumni and Friends Abroad Association (UPRAA), is making history by presenting for the first time ever in the Congress of the United States, continue reading »
Justice Dept Settles With Puerto Rican Government on Charges of Disability Discrimination
August 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Justice Department today settled a lawsuit with the Puerto Rico Department of Justice (PRDOJ) to protect the rights of employees with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). continue reading »
Ahead of Hurricane Irene Cruise Ships Leave Passengers in San Juan, PR Some With No Way to Get Home
August 25, 2011 | by USA TODAY | Latino Daily News
In preparation for the incoming Hurricane Irene, cruise ships were warned to leave the ports of Puerto Rico to ensure they would not get caught in the storm. However, when the ships left, they did so without all of their passengers. continue reading »
As Captain Morgan Leaves, Puerto Rico Hopes to Keep the Rum Business Lucrative With New Distillery
July 8, 2011 | by Caribbean Business | Latino Daily News
Near San Juan, Puerto Rico, a former pharmaceutical plant is being transformed into a rum distillery in hopes of helping the economy recover from the loss of Captain Morgan rum. continue reading »
A Lot of Bling and Collectible Cars Seized from Major Drug Trafficker in Puerto Rico
June 8, 2011 | by ICE | Latino Daily News
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents seized 15 luxury watches with an approximate market value of $1 million and 16 classic continue reading »
26 Undocumented Aliens Found on “Yola” Vessel with Bricks of Cocaine Floating Nearby
May 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine units intercepted a vessel near Arecibo on May 23rd, containing 26 undocumented aliens with six bricks of cocaine floating nearby. continue reading »
Puerto Rico: Number of Minors Involved in Crime Increasing
April 29, 2011 | by LAHT | Latino Daily News
In Puerto Rico, authorities are worried about the rising number of young people becoming involved in criminal activity. The day after Julian Romero Rodriguez, 21, was stabbed to death on a beach in San Juan’s upscale Condado neighborhood, continue reading »
Puerto Rican Church Condemns Ricky Martin’s “Promotion of Homosexuality”
April 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez, from San Juan bashed the pop star in an interview with Primera Hora. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Stands to Lose $200 Million from Proposed Budget Cuts
April 12, 2011 | by LAHT | Latino Daily News
The $38 billion in proposed budget cuts would cost the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico $200 million that are currently allocated to it. continue reading »
Racial Identity Shifting in Puerto Rico
April 1, 2011 | by Las Vegas Sun | Latino Daily News
The racial identity of the Puerto Rican population may be changing, say experts, who point to census figures in which those identifying solely as American Indian or black jumped about 50 percent in the last ten years. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Promotes Rum & Tourism: “Puerto Rico Does It Better” and “Just Think Puerto Rican Rum”
March 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Puerto Rican government has reinvented its recently launched campaign for tourism to the island, changing last year’s “Just Think Puerto Rico” for “Just Think, Puerto Rican Rum” in new attempts to get consumers to drink the nation’s renowned spirit. continue reading »
Within 24 Hours Authorities Rescue 31 Cuban Aliens, Intercept Suspicious Vessel and Seize Cocaine
February 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With support of a CBP helicopter, a U. S. Coast Guard Boat Station San Juan 45-foot response boat and the Coast Guard Cutter Matinicus approached the suspect vessel as the passengers onboard the yola proceeded to throw their cargo overboard. continue reading »
LULAC to Honor Legislative Champions and Arizona Hero-Intern Daniel Hernandez
January 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The League of United Latin American Citizens will honor Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, Congressman Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico and Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer continue reading »
IMMERSE in Relaxation this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder
January 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
IMMERSE in relaxation this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder. Guess What and Where this is? continue reading »
At Least a Dozen Students Arrested in Puerto Rico University
January 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least a dozen students have been arrested at the University of Puerto Rico, where activists and officials quarrel over a $800 fee that officials want to institute to "help close a gaping budget deficit;" Officials say the University's budget started the year with a $2 billion dollar deficit. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Las Vegas Dancer, Flores-Narvaez, Met Gory Death, Ex-Boyfriend Charged
January 12, 2011 | by Daily Mail | Latino Daily News
The gory details of how, 31 year old, Deborah Flores-Narváez met her end are slowly coming out after the arrest of her ex-boyfriend Jason Griffith. continue reading »
Route Traffic Stop Nabs Dominican National with $6 Million in Cocaine
January 11, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
A 33-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic who resides in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was arrested by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's continue reading »
