The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

Kevin Ocasio Justiniano apprehended in Puerto Rico in connection with Florida carjacking case. Suspected driver of green Acura in armed carjacking incident...

Puerto Rico's Democratic primary showcases island's influence on U.S. politics. Biden expected to win.

The synthetic drug known as ‘tranq dope’ was first picked up by drug authorities in Puerto Rico in the early 2000s. Xylazine, a horse tranquilliser, gives you a dangerously low heart rate. But it has a more nightmarish side effect too. If injected into the bloodstream it can ulcerate, meaning…

Dredging project in San Juan Bay to deepen port for larger vessels, facing environmental opposition.

Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.

The U.S. territory has recorded over 500 cases so far this year, most of them in San Juan. More than 340 have been hospitalized

Puerto Rico declares dengue epidemic with over 500 cases this year, San Juan most affected. Global dengue cases on the rise due to climate change.

Harris' trip followed Biden's initiative launch to appeal to the Latino vote

Vice President Kamala Harris visits San Juan, Puerto Rico, claps to a protest song, tours hurricane-damaged home, and emphasizes administration's investmen...