Puerto Rico

  • Jan 31, 2006
  • 7 min read

PUERTO RICO: Status lies in hands of US Congress

Political parties are lobbying Congress in Washington in an attempt to influence the outcome of...

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 23, 2005
  • 2 min read

PUERTO RICO: US task force recommends referendum

A US presidential task force yesterday recommended thet Congress call a referendum on Puerto...

Puerto Rico
  • Dec 5, 2005
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: Economic problems key to status issue

A commission appointed by President George Bush is expected to submit its findings in the coming...

Puerto Rico
  • Oct 5, 2005
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: Ojeda Rios death raises status issue

The death has upset many Puerto Ricans who have no sympathy with Ojeda Rios's cause or methods,...

Puerto Rico
  • Mar 16, 2005
  • 6 min read

PUERTO RICO: Governor outlines short term policies

Governor Acevedo Vila delivered his first message to the legislature on March 9. The address...

Puerto Rico
  • Feb 14, 2005
  • 1 min read

PUERTO RICO: Referendum plan faces opposition

New Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila on Friday put forward a bill that will permit a referendum on...

Puerto Rico
  • Jan 28, 2005
  • 5 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Government action needed to combat HIV

The economic effects of HIV/AIDS can be both direct, through increased healthcare costs, and...

Latin America
  • Dec 29, 2004
  • 1 min read

PUERTO RICO: Ruling party win governorship

The electoral authorities yesterday officially certified Anibal Acevedo Avila as the winner of...

Puerto Rico