Concrete Buildings in Puerto Rico at Risk of Collapse Due to Seismic Activity
A new analysis has revealed that numerous concrete buildings in Puerto Rico, including critical infrastructure, constructed before 1987 are at risk of collapse during…
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A Boricua’s Mission to Combat Childhood Cancer at the WHO
Vivianna De Jesús Monge, a Puerto Rican woman, has dedicated her career to combating childhood cancer, inspired by her childhood fascination with images of…
Venezuelan Ex-Diplomat and Puerto Rican Husband Reported Missing After Earthquakes
Friends and colleagues of former Venezuelan diplomat María Clemencia López Ramírez and her Puerto Rican husband, José Ignacio Jiménez, have reported the couple missing…
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…
Cataño Mayor Recovers from Bone Marrow Transplant
Cataño Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo is recovering from a bone marrow transplant, a procedure part of his treatment for myelofibrosis, a cancer that forms…
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…
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Registered Southwest of Isla de Mona
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was registered at 12:06 p.m. on Friday southwest of Isla de Mona, according to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (RSPR).
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.