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Puerto Rican Singer Luis Fonsi and Spanish Model Girlfriend Have their First Child

December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and Spanish model Agueda Lopez have had their first child together, a little girl they named Mikaela. continue reading »

1,100 Homicides So Far This Year In Puerto Rico

December 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The number of violent deaths registered since Jan. 1 in Puerto Rico has hit 1,100, making 2011 the bloodiest year in the island's history. continue reading »

Breaking News: Two Earthquakes Strike Puerto Rico Within Minutes of Each Other

December 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Two strong earthquakes struck Puerto Rico within minutes of each other early Saturday.The quakes, with magnitudes of 5.1 and 5.3 respectively, occurred three minutes apart just after 2 a.m. continue reading »

Happy Holiday’s from Puerto Rican Mayor Santini - What’s Wrong With This Picture (VIDEO)

December 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Check out the holiday greetings from Jorge Santini, Mayor of San Juan in Puerto Rico. What's wrong with this picture? continue reading »

Puerto Rican Police Convicted as a Narco Security Force, One of 88 Indicted

December 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff

A former police officer of Puerto Rico has been convicted by a federal jury in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for his role in providing security for drug transactions, continue reading »

Murdered 7-Year-Old, Jorelys Rivera, Laid to Rest in Puerto Rico

December 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The family of a young girl who disappeared only to be found in a Georgia dumpster a few days later was finally laid to rest in Puerto Rico this weekend. continue reading »

We’re Aren’t a ‘Narco State’ Says Puerto Rico

December 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The government denied that Puerto Rico has become a "narco-state," after local economists' estimates that the illegal drug trade contributes about 20 percent of the Caribbean island's gross domestic product were released. continue reading »

Congressman Luis Gutierrez Calls For Investigation of Hate Crimes in Puerto Rico

December 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez wrote Attorney General Eric Holder calling for a federal task force to investigate and prosecute hate crimes occurring in Puerto Rico. continue reading »

Calle 13 Singer Linked to Argentine Actress Soledad Fandiño

December 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Calle 13’s René ‘Residente’ Pérez, and Argentine actress Soledad Fandiño took to twitter to flirt, a week after their quick romantic Buenos Aires getaway. continue reading »

Singer Ricky Martin Outraged at Senate of Puerto Rico’s Plan to Amend Hate-Crimes Law

December 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff

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 »

Puerto Rican Governor Fortuño Denies He’s Interested in Republican VP Slot

December 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño denied having any interest in seeking office in the mainland United States, reacting to a column in the Wall Street Journal that proposed him as a possible Republican vice presidential candidate. continue reading »

300 Kilos of Cocaine Worth $6 Million Found Floating Near Puerto Rican Coast

December 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff

A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maritime patrol vessel intercepted yesterday afternoon a vessel with 10 bales with totaling 300 kilos/ 661.37pounds of cocaine about 50 miles north of the coast of Aguadilla. continue reading »

Puerto Rican Government Under Fire For Expensive Trips

November 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Puerto Rico's main opposition Democratic Popular Party, or PPD, is denouncing Gov. Luis Fortuño's administration for allowing traveling officials to fly first-class and stay in luxury hotels even as the island suffers from recession and a jobless rate above 16 percent. continue reading »

Two Earthquakes Rock Puerto Rico Yesterday

November 29, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

Will New Commerical Space Center for SpaceX, Be in Puerto Rico?

November 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Space flight company SpaceX is looking for a location for their new launch site being create to meet the increasing demand from their commercial customers. continue reading »