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Turmoil calms as Puerto Rico governor turns to policy

Turmoil calms as Puerto Rico governor turns to policy

Puerto Rico's political turmoil seemed to be at least temporarily easing on Monday with attention shifting from protests to policy following the replacement governor's move to suspend a hurricane recovery contract. In one of her first moves as governor, Wanda Vázquez announced late Sunday that

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New Puerto Rico governor finally overcoming challenges

New Puerto Rico governor finally overcoming challenges

Puerto Rico's new governor finally appeared to be overcoming some of the challenges to her authority on Wednesday following weeks of political turmoil on the U.S. territory, with key members of the majority New Progressive Party expressing support. Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz, who had

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...who had been seen as her chief challenger, issued a statement on Facebook Wednesday backing her and saying he'd only been looking for a replacement because he thought Wanda Vázquez didn't want the governor's job — though his efforts had continued well after she said she did.

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New Puerto Rican governor suspends contract to rebuild power grid

New Puerto Rican governor suspends contract to rebuild power grid

Puerto Rico's new governor, Wanda Vázquez, announced late Sunday that she is suspending a pending $450,000 contract that is part of the program to rebuild the island's power grid, which was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.

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New Puerto Rico governor names 2 members to Cabinet

New Puerto Rico governor names 2 members to Cabinet

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez named two members of her new Cabinet on Wednesday, although the government's key secretary of state position remains vacant. Zoé Laboy was appointed as chief of staff, while Elí Díaz was named government representative to the Board of Supervision and Financial...

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U.S. judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over Puerto Rico pension law

U.S. judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over Puerto Rico pension law

A lawsuit filed by Puerto Rico's financial oversight board over a new pension and healthcare funding law will move forward after a federal judge on Thursday denied the U.S. commonwealth's motion to dismiss the case. The litigation, which marked the latest skirmish in an ongoing battle between

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Tropical storm Dorian gathers strength in Caribbean as Puerto Rico braces for first hurricane

Tropical storm Dorian gathers strength in Caribbean as Puerto Rico braces for first hurricane

A tropical storm is gathering strength and is expected to become a hurricane by the time it hits Puerto Rico.A state of emergency has been declared in the US territory as residents prepare for Dorian to bring the first hurricane of the season.

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TRUMP BLAMES PUERTO RICO FOR INCONVENIENCING HIM WITH ANOTHER POTENTIAL HURRICANE
The president lashed out at the U.S. territory for being in the possible path of another natural disaster

Trump Blames Puerto Rico for Inconveniencing Him With Another Potential Hurricane

The president lashed out at the U.S. territory for being in then possible path of another natural disaster.

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Dorian hits US Virgin Islands as Category 1 hurricane

Dorian hits US Virgin Islands as Category 1 hurricane

Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the U.S. Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend. The British Virgin Islands and the Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra were also in...

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a Ludacris throwback ... Move *****, Get Out Da Way


San Juan Mayor responds to Trump's false Puerto Rico claim: 'Get out of the way'

San Juan Mayor responds to Trump's false Puerto Rico claim: 'Get out of the way'

The Mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulín Cruz disputes Trump tweet, telling him to “get out of the way” as Puerto Rico braces for tropical storm Dorian.

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Puerto Rico Braces For Dorian, First Major Cyclone Since Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico Braces For Dorian, First Major Cyclone Since Hurricane Maria

The storm veered toward the territory, sending Puerto Ricans rushing to prepare before landfall.

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