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Pick how long you've been gone. Each recap is built from the storylines our coverage tracked — every thread links to its full timeline. Updated September 28.
The past week
Puerto Rico faced challenges with water levels in reservoirs and a political shift in Cataño. The island also saw developments in infrastructure and community news.
Infrastructure · 11 stories
Puerto Rico's Water CrisisCarraízo reservoir level at 40.58m, La Plata loses water, 53 municipios in drought.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.58 Meters
- La Plata Reservoir Loses More Water as Puerto Rico's Reservoir Levels Decline
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Down 18 cm, September 20–September 27
- AAA Coordinates Repair of Leak in Camuy Water System
- Drought Watch: 53 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 12 Municipios
Government & Politics · 5 stories
Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party ElectionDeceased Cataño mayor's Facebook used to attack widow, new mayor elected.
- Thomas Rivera Schatz Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo on Election Victory
- Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party Election
- Cataño Mayoral Candidate Rodríguez Torres Proposes Raising Minimum Wage for Municipal Employees to $12.50
- Candidates for Cataño Mayor Outline Proposals Ahead of Special PNP Election
- Former Mayor 'El Cano' Delgado Enters Cataño Special Election
Community · 3 stories
LNG Ship Amur River to Head to Dominican Republic Before Returning to San Juan WatersLNG ship heads to Dominican Republic, returns to San Juan waters.
- Earthquake Reported in Eastern Dominican Republic
- LNG Ship Amur River to Head to Dominican Republic Before Returning to San Juan Waters
- Dominican Republic Extradites 'El Negro Amante' to Puerto Rico on Murder Charges
Government & Politics · 3 stories
Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral RaceGovernor names interim DACO chief after secretary wins Cataño mayoral race.
- Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral Race
- Federation of Mayors Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo and Plans Meeting to Address Cataño's Needs
- PNP Official: Courts Rejected Four Challenges to Torres Montalvo's Cataño Mayoral Candidacy
Government & Politics · 3 stories
PPD Senator Demands Answers Over ÍntegraPR Payment Delays Totaling $363.1 MillionSenator demands answers on $363.1M ÍntegraPR payment delays.
- PPD Senator Demands Answers Over ÍntegraPR Payment Delays Totaling $363.1 Million
- FEMA Grants $1.2 Million to Firefighters in Puerto Rico
- Contract Watch: LUMA's $22.8 Million Contract Leads 40 New Filings Over $1 Million
Government & Politics · 3 stories
Senate Vice President Asks Treasury to Suspend Diesel Excise TaxSenate vice president asks Treasury to suspend diesel excise tax.
- Senate Vice President Asks Treasury to Suspend Diesel Excise Tax
- CPI Sues Puerto Rico Treasury Department Over Access to Donor Information
- Tension Between Senate and Treasury Over Slot Machines
Infrastructure · 3 stories
Resident Commissioner Announces Nearly $43 Million in FEMA Funds for Puerto RicoNearly $43M in FEMA funds announced for Puerto Rico.
- Resident Commissioner Announces Nearly $43 Million in FEMA Funds for Puerto Rico
- Fay Regains Tropical Storm Status
- Governor Breaks Ground on Nearly $25 Million Renovation of Asunción Rodríguez de Sala School in Guayanilla
Community · 2 stories
Pregnant Woman in Critical Condition After Car Accident in ManatíPregnant woman in critical condition after Manatí car accident.
- Pregnant Woman in Critical Condition After Car Accident in Manatí
- Pregnant Woman, Teenager Injured in Manatí Car Accident
Also worth knowing
- Grid Watch: 7,944 Customers Out on Sep 24, a Quieter Week Either Side
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Reconstruction Blame, Bank Liquidation Order
- One beach not suitable for swimming this week, DRNA says: Pico de Piedra
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 Meters
- US Preparing for Possible Military Action in Cuba
- Legislature Week: 1 Measure Passed a Chamber, None Enacted
The past two weeks
Puerto Rico faced a worsening water crisis, with multiple reservoirs declining and 53 municipalities in drought. The island also saw significant political developments, including a new interim DACO chief and controversy surrounding the Cataño mayoral election. Infrastructure projects and FEMA funding were also announced.
Infrastructure · 28 stories
Puerto Rico's Water CrisisReservoir levels declined, 53 municipios in drought, Carraízo at 40.58 meters.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.58 Meters
- La Plata Reservoir Loses More Water as Puerto Rico's Reservoir Levels Decline
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Down 18 cm, September 20–September 27
- AAA Coordinates Repair of Leak in Camuy Water System
- Drought Watch: 53 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 12 Municipios
Government & Politics · 5 stories
Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral RaceGovernor names interim DACO chief after secretary wins Cataño mayoral race.
- Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral Race
- Federation of Mayors Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo and Plans Meeting to Address Cataño's Needs
- PNP Official: Courts Rejected Four Challenges to Torres Montalvo's Cataño Mayoral Candidacy
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court Updates Jury Instructions Manual
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court declines to intervene in Cataño mayoral candidacy dispute
Government & Politics · 5 stories
Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party ElectionDeceased Cataño mayor's Facebook used to attack his widow before party election.
- Thomas Rivera Schatz Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo on Election Victory
- Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party Election
- Cataño Mayoral Candidate Rodríguez Torres Proposes Raising Minimum Wage for Municipal Employees to $12.50
- Candidates for Cataño Mayor Outline Proposals Ahead of Special PNP Election
- Former Mayor 'El Cano' Delgado Enters Cataño Special Election
Community · 5 stories
Police Seize AK-47, Drugs in Raid on Monte Hatillo Housing Complex ApartmentsPolice seize AK-47, drugs in Monte Hatillo housing complex raid.
- Police Seize AK-47, Drugs in Raid on Monte Hatillo Housing Complex Apartments
- Man Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting Reported as Traffic Accident in Cataño
- Man Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Río Piedras Public Housing
- Seven Illegal Guns, Ammo and Drugs Seized From Van in Cupey Housing Project
- Authorities Conduct Raid at Public Housing Complex in Cupey
Government & Politics · 4 stories
ACLU of Puerto Rico Demands Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.ACLU demands withdrawal of National Guard troops from Washington, D.C.
- Governor Jenniffer González Colón Falls Off Motorcycle in Cataño
- ACLU of Puerto Rico Demands Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.
- Governor González Colón Travels Again, This Time to Mississippi Energy Summit
- National Guard Graduates 196 Students from Youth ChalleNGe Academy for School Dropouts
Government & Politics · 4 stories
Senate Vice President Asks Treasury to Suspend Diesel Excise TaxSenate vice president asks Treasury to suspend diesel excise tax.
- Senate Vice President Asks Treasury to Suspend Diesel Excise Tax
- CPI Sues Puerto Rico Treasury Department Over Access to Donor Information
- Tension Between Senate and Treasury Over Slot Machines
- Treasury Department: Eliminating Oil Excise Tax Won't Guarantee Lower Gas Prices
Infrastructure · 4 stories
Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 MetersLa Plata reservoir level reported daily, ranging from 44.40 to 44.63 meters.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.63 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.70 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.40 Meters
Infrastructure · 4 stories
Resident Commissioner Announces Nearly $43 Million in FEMA Funds for Puerto RicoResident commissioner announces nearly $43 million in FEMA funds for Puerto Rico.
- Resident Commissioner Announces Nearly $43 Million in FEMA Funds for Puerto Rico
- Fay Regains Tropical Storm Status
- Governor Breaks Ground on Nearly $25 Million Renovation of Asunción Rodríguez de Sala School in Guayanilla
- Resident Commissioner Announces $882K in FEMA Funds for Tropical Storm Ernesto Damage
Also worth knowing
- Grid Watch: 7,944 Customers Out on Sep 24, a Quieter Week Either Side
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Reconstruction Blame, Bank Liquidation Order
- One beach not suitable for swimming this week, DRNA says: Pico de Piedra
- US Preparing for Possible Military Action in Cuba
- Legislature Week: 1 Measure Passed a Chamber, None Enacted
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.56 Meters
The past month
Puerto Rico faced ongoing water challenges and political developments over the past month. Water levels in key reservoirs continued to fluctuate, with 53 municipalities experiencing drought conditions. The island also saw various political updates, including a special election in Cataño.
Infrastructure · 57 stories
Puerto Rico's Water CrisisCarraízo reservoir level dropped to 40.58 meters, 53 municipios experienced drought.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.58 Meters
- La Plata Reservoir Loses More Water as Puerto Rico's Reservoir Levels Decline
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Down 18 cm, September 20–September 27
- AAA Coordinates Repair of Leak in Camuy Water System
- Drought Watch: 53 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 12 Municipios
Government & Politics · 6 stories
Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party ElectionDeceased Cataño mayor's Facebook used to attack widow before party election.
- Thomas Rivera Schatz Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo on Election Victory
- Deceased Cataño Mayor's Facebook Account Used to Attack His Widow Before Party Election
- Cataño Mayoral Candidate Rodríguez Torres Proposes Raising Minimum Wage for Municipal Employees to $12.50
- Candidates for Cataño Mayor Outline Proposals Ahead of Special PNP Election
- Former Mayor 'El Cano' Delgado Enters Cataño Special Election
Infrastructure · 6 stories
Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 MetersLa Plata reservoir level reported daily, ranging from 44.40 to 44.70 meters.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.63 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.70 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.40 Meters
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.40 Meters
Community · 6 stories
Police Seize AK-47, Drugs in Raid on Monte Hatillo Housing Complex ApartmentsPolice seized AK-47 and drugs in Monte Hatillo housing complex raid.
- Police Seize AK-47, Drugs in Raid on Monte Hatillo Housing Complex Apartments
- Man Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting Reported as Traffic Accident in Cataño
- Man Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Río Piedras Public Housing
- Seven Illegal Guns, Ammo and Drugs Seized From Van in Cupey Housing Project
- Authorities Conduct Raid at Public Housing Complex in Cupey
Community · 6 stories
Drug Trafficker 'El Burro' Reaches Plea Deal with Federal Prosecutors, Avoids Death PenaltyEl Burro reaches plea deal, avoids death penalty.
- Drug Trafficker 'El Burro' Reaches Plea Deal with Federal Prosecutors, Avoids Death Penalty
- Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three Men for Illegal Gun Trafficking Scheme in Puerto Rico
- Three Members of 'La Familia' Drug Organization Sentenced in Federal Court
- Federal Death Penalty Review Advances in Quebradillas Pawn Shop Murder Case
- Status Hearing Held in Jensen Medina Cardona Prison Gang Drug Case; Plea Deals, Prison Inspection Still Pending
Government & Politics · 5 stories
ACLU of Puerto Rico Demands Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.ACLU demands withdrawal of National Guard troops from Washington, D.C.
- Governor Jenniffer González Colón Falls Off Motorcycle in Cataño
- ACLU of Puerto Rico Demands Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.
- Governor González Colón Travels Again, This Time to Mississippi Energy Summit
- National Guard Graduates 196 Students from Youth ChalleNGe Academy for School Dropouts
- Gov. González Colón Honors National Guard at Puerto Rico's 'Hero's Day' 2026
Government & Politics · 5 stories
Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral RaceGovernor names interim DACO chief after secretary wins Cataño mayoral race.
- Governor Names Interim DACO Chief After Secretary Wins Cataño Mayoral Race
- Federation of Mayors Congratulates Hiram Torres Montalvo and Plans Meeting to Address Cataño's Needs
- PNP Official: Courts Rejected Four Challenges to Torres Montalvo's Cataño Mayoral Candidacy
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court Updates Jury Instructions Manual
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court declines to intervene in Cataño mayoral candidacy dispute
Community · 5 stories
Puerto Rico Elections Commission Refers Alleged Cloned Voter ID Case in Arecibo to Justice DepartmentAlleged cloned voter ID case referred to Justice Department.
- Defense Seeks Public Access to Report in Elvia Cabrera Case
- Justice Department Prepares for Elvia Cabrera Appeal
- Puerto Rico Elections Commission Refers Alleged Cloned Voter ID Case in Arecibo to Justice Department
- Appeals Court Denies Elvia Cabrera's Request for Damaged Verdict Form
- Justice Department Says Investigation into Nurse Jennifer Torres' Murder Nears Completion
Also worth knowing
- Grid Watch: 7,944 Customers Out on Sep 24, a Quieter Week Either Side
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Reconstruction Blame, Bank Liquidation Order
- One beach not suitable for swimming this week, DRNA says: Pico de Piedra
- US Preparing for Possible Military Action in Cuba
- Legislature Week: 1 Measure Passed a Chamber, None Enacted
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.56 Meters
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