High Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young People in Puerto Rico
In the first three months of 2026, young people between the ages of 20 and 34 accounted for the majority of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases in Puerto Rico. This…
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SER de Puerto Rico Hosts Telemarathon to Support Community
Nilda Morales, president of SER de Puerto Rico, called on citizens to participate in the organization's telemarathon on June 28 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot from…
Aguadilla Opens Collection Center to Help Those Affected by Venezuela Earthquakes
The mayor of Aguadilla, Julio Roldán, announced the opening of the 'Ayuda pa' Venezuela' collection center to gather essential supplies for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The…
US Veteran Hospitalized After Barricading Himself in Adjuntas Home
A US Army veteran who barricaded himself in his Adjuntas home on Thursday afternoon, while police investigated a complaint about a foul odor, is receiving medical attention in a hospital.…
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Vehicle in Toa Baja
A 27-year-old motorcyclist, John Cuevas Rosado, died on Friday after being involved in a collision with a vehicle on PR-165 in Toa Baja. The accident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m.…
San Juan Communities Warn of Recurring Animal Poisoning
In San Juan, communities are warning about the recurring poisoning of animals, including dogs, cats, and chickens. A billboard from the State Office for Animal Control, part of the Department…
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Collision with Car in Toa Baja
A traffic accident occurred early Friday morning on PR-165, kilometer 6.7, in front of the Toa Baja police station, involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle. According to preliminary information from…
UPR Río Piedras Graduation Marred by Protests Against President Zayira Jordán
Over 2,400 students graduated from the University of Puerto Rico's Río Piedras campus, with many expressing their rejection of President Zayira Jordán Conde's absence and the budget cuts imposed by…
Ponce Hospital to Offer Specializations in Endocrinology and Geriatrics for the First Time
The Hospital Damas in Ponce announced the creation of two new specialization programs in Endocrinology and Geriatrics, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The programs aim…
Unprotected Sex Causes 90% of HIV Diagnoses in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Department of Health reports that unprotected sex is the cause of 90% of HIV diagnoses in Puerto Rico. According to the department, every day, one person is…
Venezuelans in Puerto Rico Anxiously Await News from Loved Ones After Earthquakes
Venezuelans living in Puerto Rico have spent long hours waiting for news about their loved ones after powerful earthquakes hit their home country. Suyín Huertas, a Venezuelan journalist residing in…
Several Puerto Rico Municipalities Experience Severe Drought
Seven municipalities in southern and southwestern Puerto Rico have been classified as experiencing severe drought by the US Drought Monitor. The affected municipalities are Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Guánica, Juana Días…
Doubts Persist Over Departure of Corrections Chief and Future of Physician Correctional
There are ongoing doubts about the reasons behind the impending departure of Francisco Quiñones Rivera, the head of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), and the future of Physician…
Armed Men Threaten Couple in Front of Minors in San Germán
A couple was threatened by four armed men at their residence in the El Recreo residential complex in San Germán. The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. when the four…
Tsunami Warning Canceled for the Caribbean After 7.2 and 7.5 Magnitude Earthquakes in Venezuela
Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday at 6:04 and 7:12 p.m., respectively, and were felt in several areas of Puerto Rico. The National Meteorological…