Puerto Rico

  • Nov 5, 2004
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: Power split may hinder decision-making

Gubernatorial elections were held on November 2. The results have produced an unprecedented...

Puerto Rico
  • Nov 3, 2004
  • 1 min read

PUERTO RICO: Gubernatorial elections end in tie

Gubernatorial elections took place yesterday, which appear to have ended in a virtual tie.

Puerto Rico
  • Apr 12, 2004
  • 7 min read

PUERTO RICO: Status issue key in November elections

Former Governor Pedro Rossello is attempting a comeback, in the face of strong opposition. The...

Puerto Rico
  • Apr 12, 2004
  • 1 min read

PUERTO RICO: Status issue key in November elections

The question of statehood, as opposed to continued commonwealth status, will be the key issue in...

Puerto Rico
  • Nov 5, 2003
  • 7 min read

PUERTO RICO: Primary problems highlight party splits

The main parties will hold their primary elections on November 9. The voting will determine who...

Puerto Rico
  • Jul 21, 2003
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: Murder trial triggers political row

The prosecution is demanding the death penalty for two Puerto Ricans on a first-degree murder...

Puerto Rico
  • May 7, 2003
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: US Navy leaves Vieques

Violence spread on April 30 as Puerto Ricans celebrated the official end of 60 years of US Navy...

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 30, 2002
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2003: Caribbean faces economic problems

The region has been struggling as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the US...

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