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University of Puerto Rico President Victim of Scam, School Loses $150,000
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The president of the University of Puerto Rico on Tuesday admitted that he was the victim of a scam and allowed the university to be defrauded out of $150,000 when he believed a con artist who passed himself off as a top government official. continue reading »
‘Princesa de la Salsa’ India Victim of Domestic Abuse
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rico's very own 'Princesa de la Salsa' India has been the victim of domestic abuse by the hands of her boyfriend, identified as 32-year-old Javier Padilla Gonzalez. The 44-year-old singer was hospitalized and Padilla Gonzalez arrested continue reading »
Puerto Rico Sentences Murderer to Life in Prison, Passes on Death Penalty
March 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Alexis Candelario Santana, found guilty of the 2009 murders of eight people in a bar in Puerto Rico, and responsible for 14 other killings, will spend the rest of his life in prison because the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether to impose the death penalty. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Jury Weighs Death Penalty Sentence for Convicted Murderer
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The possible death sentence for Alexis Candelario Santana, found guilty of the 2009 murder of eight people at the La Tombola bar, is dividing the people of Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth whose constitution bans capital punishment. continue reading »
3 Puerto Rican Police Arrested in Connection With 2008 Death
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The FBI on Friday arrested three members of the Puerto Rico Police Department in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man in a 2008 incident. Sgt. Antonio Rodriguez Caraballo and patrolmen Miguel Negron and David Colon Martinez were taken into custody, the head of the PRPD's South Region, Col. Noel Torres, confirmed. continue reading »
Former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera to Join New Soap Opera
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Miss Universe 2006, Puerto Rico's Zuleyka Rivera, announced Thursday that she will participate in the new soap opera "Cosita linda," which will begin filming in May in Miami for Univision and Venevision. continue reading »
Coast Guard, CBP Apprehend 11 Undocumented Migrants Near Puerto Rico
March 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) apprehended 11 undocumented migrants Friday afternoon, after a partially submerged vessel was found approximately 200 yards off the coast of Mona Island. continue reading »
Dominican Republic Beats Puerto Rico to Win World Baseball Classic
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Dominican Republic came out on top in the third edition of the World Baseball Classic, shutting out Puerto Rico 3-0 in the final to complete its undefeated run to the championship. continue reading »
After Cancer Battle, Singer Draco Rosa Launches New Album
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After a two-year battle against cancer, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Draco Rosa launched Tuesday his new album "Vida" (Life) on which he teams up with 16 artists including Ricky Martin, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz. continue reading »
Dominican Republic v Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic Final
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latino Sports News, it will be Puerto Rico facing the Dominican Republic in the final World Baseball Classic. Dominican Republic won over the Netherlands to secure a spot in the finals. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Advances to Finals of World Baseball Classic
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Buoyed by strong pitching and a two-run home run off the bat of Alex Rios, Puerto Rico defeated Japan 3-1 here to advance to the final of the World Baseball Classic. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Heads to First World Baseball Classic Semifinals
March 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rico has reached the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time after scoring a 4-3 victory over the United States, who were eliminated from this international competition. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Man Sues Staffing Agency After Penis Cut Off at Temp Job
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Puerto Rican man who was working in Florida is suing the temp agency that hired him claiming they were aware of a number of safety issues before sending him to a work for the Florida company. continue reading »
Hispanic Health: Puerto Ricans Urged to Get Flu Shots in Light of High Incidence Rates
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rico's health secretary called on people Tuesday to get flu vaccinations in view of the alarm created by the high incidence of the disease on the Caribbean island. continue reading »
Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan Designated National Landmark
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, Old San Juan in Puerto Rico has been given National Historic Landmark status. Old San Juan is the city's colonial quarter and a tourist draw. continue reading »
