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Puerto Nuevo Neighbors Prepare for Piedras River Canalization

Published Aug 9, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Gamaliel Vázquez, a resident of Puerto Nuevo, has seen the same mango tree across the street from his home for 60 years, since he moved in with his parents on 25th Street NE in the urbanization. The community is preparing for the start of the Piedras River canalization project.

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  • San Juan

    336,160Census estimate, 2020–20241521Founded47.9 sq mi (124 km²)Area
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