Puerto Rico Morning BriefTuesday, July 28, 2026

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In San Juan, a new exhibition called 'Sin techo, con historia' is aiming to educate the public about homelessness. The exhibition features works and testimonies from people who have experienced homelessness in the city. Meanwhile, on the topic of property, the CRIM is launching a project to identify the owners of approximately 55,000 properties in Puerto Rico.

This effort comes as an attempt to address the issue of ownerless properties on the island. In other news, a historic Ceiba tree in Ponce has lost its last branch after years of deterioration. Additionally, a 27-year-old man, the son of the owner of a pawn shop in Quebradillas, was killed during an apparent robbery at the business.

In sports news, Alex Cora, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox, reflected on his time with the team three months after his departure.

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Today's highlights

  1. Homelessness Exhibition

    A Thousand and One Problems, a Thousand and One Stories: New Exhibition Aims to Educate About Homelessness in San Juan

    The exhibition 'Sin techo, con historia' features works and testimonies from people who have experienced homelessness in San Juan

    El Nuevo Díaread →

  2. Property Owners

    Are There 55,521 Ownerless Properties in Puerto Rico? CRIM Begins Project to Identify Them

    CRIM is launching a project to identify owners of 55,000 properties

    El Nuevo Díaread →

  3. Ceiba Tree

    Historic Ceiba Tree in Ponce Loses Its Last Branch After Years of Deterioration

    The historic Ceiba tree in Ponce lost its last branch after years of deterioration

    El Nuevo Díaread →

  4. Pawn Shop Murder

    Son of Pawn Shop Owner Killed in Quebradillas

    A 27-year-old man, the son of the owner of Money Flash Pawn Shop, was killed during an apparent robbery at the business located on PR-2 highway in Quebradillas.

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  5. Alex Cora

    Alex Cora Reflects on Time with Boston Red Sox After Departure

    Three months after his departure as manager of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora feels relieved, despite the initial difficulty of the situation.

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