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Pablo José Hernández
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October 2026
Oct 8–14
- PPD Mayors Back Colleagues for Governing Board
Isabela Mayor Miguel "Ricky" Méndez Pérez announced on Friday that he is backing Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes and Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos "Tato" García Padilla for the Partido Popular Democrático (PPD) Governing Board.
Oct 1–7
- Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Calls on Governor to Fire Energy Czar Josué Colón and Family Secretary Suzanne Roig
Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández, who represents Puerto Rico in Washington D.C., said Governor Jenniffer González Colón should remove Energy czar Josué Colón Ortiz and Family Department secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes.
- Vimenti Wins $1.03 Million Federal Grant to Build STEM Labs at Four Puerto Rico Schools
Vimenti has secured $1.031 million in federal funding to develop libraries and next-generation STEM learning spaces at four Puerto Rico schools, expanding access to robotics, astronomy, artificial intelligence, data analysis and other science and technology resources.
- Coamo Mayor Announces Bid for Seat on PPD Governing Board
Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos "Tato" García Padilla announced his candidacy for an at-large (por acumulación) seat on the Governing Board of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), as part of the party’s reorganization ahead of the 2028 general elections.
- Resident Commissioner Blames Government for Electricity Rate Hike, Proposes Four Relief Measures
Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera on Thursday held the government responsible for the 18% increase in electricity bills and proposed four measures to reduce the impact on consumers.
- Pablo José Hernández Seeks Fair Deal for Puerto Rico in Federal Programs
Pablo José Hernández, the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico and president of the Partido Popular Democrático (PPD), seeks a fair deal for Puerto Rico in federal programs.
September 2026
Sep 22–28
- Resident Commissioner Announces Nearly $43 Million in FEMA Funds for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández announced nearly $43 million ($42,998,109.54) in FEMA funding for recovery and infrastructure projects across 18 municipalities.
- PR Government Says It Cannot Cover Vital Plan Funding Gap Without Congress
Governor Jenniffer González Colón and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera warned that the stability of health services under Puerto Rico’s Vital plan, which benefits 1.3 million enrollees on the island, depends on Congress extending federal funding.
Sep 15–21
- Robbery at Rolex Store in The Mall of San Juan
The Police are investigating a robbery at the official Rolex store in The Mall of San Juan, reported at 10:06 AM on Saturday.
- Resident Commissioner Seeks Congressional Extension to 2035 for Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María Reconstruction
Ahead of the ninth anniversary of Hurricane María (commemorated Sunday, September 20), Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández introduced a congressional bill that would extend the deadline to 2035 for completing recovery projects funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Sep 8–14
- Pablo José Hernández Questions HUD on $1.7 Billion for Electrical Grid
Commissioner Pablo José Hernández has sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, inquiring about the department’s plan to disburse $1.76 billion allocated for the recovery of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, which has not been disbursed nine years after Hurricane María.
- Resident Commissioner Announces $882K in FEMA Funds for Tropical Storm Ernesto Damage
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera announced on Monday the allocation of $882,625.47 in FEMA funds to address damage and emergency needs caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto in 2024.
- Resident Commissioner Hernández Presses ODSEC Over Delays in Low-Income Aid Funds
Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández, president of the Popular Democratic Party, sent a letter Tuesday to Keren Riquelme, executive director of Puerto Rico’s Office for Socioeconomic and Community Development (ODSEC) and a former New Progressive Party senator now vice president of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico, demanding explanations for delays in disbursing Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds.
August 2026
Aug 29–31
- Debate Over Whether Puerto Rico Must Exhaust Resources Before Seeking FEMA Disaster Declaration
An article examines the legal requirements under the Stafford Act for a U.S. state or territory to access federal emergency assistance from FEMA.
Aug 15–21
- Protest Forces Closure of Hotel San Juan Main Entrance During Governor’s Fundraiser
A protest formed Saturday outside the Hotel San Juan in Isla Verde, where Governor Jenniffer González Colón was holding a political fundraising event for her committee to mark her birthday.
Aug 1–7
- Historic Mayagüez School Hosts Integrated Services Complex for Head Start Program
The historic Eugenio María de Hostos school in Mayagüez has been transformed into the Integrated Services Complex for the Head Start Program, inaugurated by Mayor Jorge Ramos and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández.
July 2026
Jul 8–14
- Constitution Day of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to Be Celebrated in Cayey
The celebration of the Constitution Day of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will take place on Saturday, July 25, in the public plaza of Cayey.
- Cayey to Celebrate ELA Constitution Day with Official Acts and Artistic Offerings
The Municipality of Cayey will celebrate the Constitution Day of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on Saturday, July 25, with official acts and artistic presentations in the urban center.
- Kamala Harris Urges Democrats to Keep Statehood for Puerto Rico, D.C. on the Table Long-Term
Puerto Rico’s status as a US territory has been a longstanding issue, with implications for the island’s economy and governance.
- Two More MVC Members Defect to PPD, Says Resident Commissioner Hernández
The Popular Democratic Party (PPD) announced two more defections from the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana (MVC).
- Disabled Veterans Group Backs Push for Medal of Honor for 'Puerto Rican Rambo' Jorge Otero Barreto
The Puerto Rico chapter of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) voiced support for efforts to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Puerto Rican soldier Jorge Otero Barreto, known as the "Rambo boricua," for his valor during the Vietnam War.
Jul 1–7
- Arecibo Flood Control Project Faces Funding Uncertainty as Costs Balloon to $600 Million
Thirty years after being authorized under the Water Resources Development Act, the flood control project for Arecibo’s Río Grande faces an uncertain future due to lack of funding.
June 2026
Jun 29–30
- Pablo José Hernández on the 10th Anniversary of Promesa: 'They Took Away Much of Our Own Government'
Pablo José Hernández, the resident commissioner in Washington, stated that the Promesa law, which highlighted Congress’s power over Puerto Rico, 'discouraged' supporters of the current territorial status 10 years after its implementation.
Jun 22–28
- US House to Order Federal Energy Report on Puerto Rico Generation Assets
The US House of Representatives is set to approve a bill that includes an order to the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on generation assets that can be installed in Puerto Rico within six months and operate for at least two years.