Governor signs law to recruit pathologists at Forensic Sciences Institute
Law 230-2026 aims to facilitate recruitment of forensic pathologists and specialists.
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Gobernadora de PR apoya a Israel, pero ¿Y P.R.?
PR governor supports Israel.
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Trump Administration postpones work requirement for Medicaid program
CMS extends transition period until June 30 in the US for new rules, which do not apply to Puerto Rico
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Senate Republicans schedule confirmation of Puerto Rican Mark Abreu as ambassador to El Salvador
They attempt to ratify the appointment of the CIA agent before having to hand over control of the plenary
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La Fortaleza and Paseo de la Princesa lit up to welcome Christmas
Celebration included a call from the Traffic Safety Commission to enjoy responsibly and return home safely
Translated · Original in SpanishDemand for Chamber to reverse project eliminating protections for immigrant students
ACLU, Kilómetro Cero, Amnistía Internacional de Puerto Rico, and Comuna Caribe urge the Chamber to stop the project.
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Donald Trump extends waiver on cabotage rules for oil and fertilizer products by 90 days
The new executive order covers until mid-February 2027
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Governor calls LUMA president's statements a 'political strategy'
Governor criticizes LUMA Energy over alleged judge influence.
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Many laws and few solutions? Minorities question Senate priorities amid energy crisis
Minorities question Senate priorities amid energy crisis
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Governor ensures Treasury has no pending fuel bills and orders to address discrepancies with ASG
Governor says Treasury has no pending fuel bills
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Formal request to Pentagon to evaluate awarding Medal of Honor to 'Rambo boricua'
Petition includes statements from Jorge Otero Barreto's battle companions, advanced by El Nuevo Día this week
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Republican majority still awaits approval of agricultural law from which PAN transition to SNAP was excluded
Agriculture Committee president Glenn Thompson said few things remain to be agreed upon
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"The fever has subsided": Democrats meet in Denver to analyze what's next for the party
Democrats must determine how to manage their majorities in both Congressional chambers
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Senate approves inclusion of nuclear energy as a clean energy source
The measure proposes all island electricity come from renewable or clean sources by 2050.
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DOCUMENTS: Suzanne Roig referred to Ethics for trip to Spain
Senator Juan Oscar Morales requested an investigation into contract irregularities with SAMU Foundation Corp.
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Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate contest in Mississippi; breaks Republican dominance
NBC News projects Colom's unexpected victory over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith; first Democrat elected to Senate by Mississippi since 1982.
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Coamo Mayor proposes national emergency due to stray animal crisis
Proposal includes distributing $10 million among municipalities based on population, using Census data.
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Trump nominates Julia Díaz-Rex as federal prosecutor for Puerto Rico
Héctor E. Ramírez Carbó has held the position interim since July 7, 2026.
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House passes measure to expand sick leave
Proposal allows public employees to use up to 15 days of sick leave per year.
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LUMA requests investigation into alleged attempts by governor to influence Supreme Court
Allegedly to cancel consortium contract, which governor denies.
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Suzanne Roig reports that her absence in recent days is due to a family commitment
She claims she informed the Secretary of the Gobernación in advance.
Translated · Original in SpanishTreasury transfers $9.8 million to ASG for government fleet fuel
Secretary Ángel Pantoja announces transfer to pay for government fleet fuel, to be completed Friday
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After 24 years in military and civilian prisons: Puerto Rican 'enemy combatant' released from federal prison
José Padilla was detained in May 2002, after the US started its war on terrorism following the 9/11 attacks
Translated · Original in SpanishNew law allows Institute of Forensic Sciences to anticipate hiring specialists
Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed Law 230-2026, allowing the Institute to offer conditional jobs to doctors in their last year of forensic pathology training
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Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Democratic leadership in the Senate
Maryland senator seeks to lead the Democratic caucus after midterm election victory
Translated · Original in SpanishSenate approves ban on trans athletes in school sports despite no reported cases
Senate approved a bill prohibiting trans individuals from participating in sports contrary to their birth sex with 21 votes
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Pablo José Hernández and three Democratic congressmen demand Trump improve Medicare Advantage rates
Letter to US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, signed by Darren Soto, Ritchie Torres, and Raúl Ruiz
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Governor signs law to facilitate recruitment of forensic pathologists
Legislation allows offering conditional jobs to doctors in their last year of forensic pathology training
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Donald Trump's Government wants to reduce access to SNAP, which Puerto Rico seeks to integrate
Over 6 million people may lose benefits from food assistance program in 50 states and 2 territories
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“An ambiguous language”: public hearings demanded for ICE intervention project in schools
Human rights, teachers', and community organizations claim measure should be revised or shelved in House of Representatives
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