Puerto Rican

October

1. Oct 28, 2026

   AOC Rallies Puerto Rican Voters in Kissimmee for Florida Senate Hopeful Angie Nixon

   via El Nuevo Día

   At a Tuesday night rally in Kissimmee, Florida, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez told Puerto Rican voters that Republicans use the 'bogeyman of communism' to derail common-sense progressive proposals, arguing that good schools, well-funded hospitals and…

2. Oct 24, 2026

   Kissimmee’s Puerto Rican Mayor Jackie Espinosa Must Pay $2,000 Ethics Fine

   via Primera Hora

   Kissimmee, Florida, Mayor Jackie Espinosa, who is of Puerto Rican descent, must pay a $2,000 fine for violating the Florida Code of Ethics in the alleged misuse of public funds from the city's Business Boost 2.0 program, which was meant to help small…

3. Oct 22, 2026

   Puerto Rico Democratic Party Chair Reacts to Kissimmee Mayor’s Arrest, Discusses Midterms

   via NotiUno

   Luis Dávila Pernas, president of the Puerto Rico Democratic Party, reacted to the arrest of Kissimmee, Florida, Mayor Jackie Espinosa, a Puerto Rican, saying the case should not be read as a reflection of Puerto Rican leadership in Central Florida.

4. Oct 21, 2026

   Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Faces Up to 30 Years in Prison Over Alleged Misuse of COVID-19 Business Grant Funds

   via Primera Hora

   Kissimmee, Florida Mayor Jackie Espinosa, who is Puerto Rican, could face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly misusing public funds intended to help small businesses affected by COVID-19, Florida officials announced Wednesday.