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May 14 2024
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Puerto Rico is Nothing and Everything for Biden - Truthdig
On a recent Sunday evening, polls closed in Puerto Rico for the island’s Democratic primary where Joe Biden received a resounding victory. The vote was held without drama, and almost guaranteed that all of Puerto Rico’s 65 Democratic National Committee delegates, a larger delegate share than 24 states in the union, will be awarded to President Biden at the Democratic National Convention in
TruthdigApr 09 2024
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Puerto Rico’s Unnatural Disaster
San Juan, Puerto Rico—Yarelys Díaz Rivera was desperate. Her young daughter, Isabella, was gravely ill. What had begun as seemingly mild stomach problems had turned into a life-threatening heart condition. And Díaz Rivera, a 39-year-old mother from the rural and mountainous Puerto Rican town of Corozal, couldn’t find the healthcare she needed on the island. Isabella was already starting from
The NationApr 25 2024
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Puerto Rico is Voting for its Future
Puerto Rico is participating in the U.S. presidential primaries in late April: Republicans selected delegates for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on April 21, and Democrats hold their primaries a week later. While Puerto Ricans cannot vote in the general election despite being U.S. citizens, they do have the power to shape presidential contests. Puerto Rico will send 23 delegates to
Time MagazineMay 09 2024
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Puerto Rico in Crisis: Emergency Declared Amid Flooding
Puerto Rico's governor, Pedro Pierluisi, has declared a state of emergency in response to the severe impact of heavy rains, widespread flooding, and landslides across the U.S. territory, ABC News reported. The declaration comes after relentless rainfall inundated the island, resulting in one reported missing person. Pierluisi has taken swift action, mobilizing the National Guard on Wednesday
Newsmax (News)Apr 28 2024
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Biden wins Puerto Rico Democratic primary
President Biden has won the Puerto Rico Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Biden already became the presumptive Democratic nominee last month after attaining enough delegations to mathematically clinch the nomination. His win in the territory on Sunday will add at least most of its 55 pledged delegates up for grabs to his total. He faced nominal
WGNApr 28 2024
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Puerto Rico 2024 Democratic primary results
The territory holds more power than some states in determining the nominee. Puerto Rico will hold its Democratic presidential primary on Sunday and 55 delegates are up for grabs. President Joe Biden is the only major candidate running and he clinched the party's 2024 nomination earlier this year. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The territory has open primaries, but to vote in the
ABC News (Online)Apr 21 2024
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2024 Puerto Rico Republican primary results
Trump is the only major candidate running. Puerto Rico's 2024 Republican primary is on Sunday and former President Donald Trump, as the only major candidate still running, is expected to win. The local GOP awards 23 delegates for the convention -- more than some states, including Delaware, Maine and New Hampshire. Trump clinched his party's nomination earlier this year and is set to face
ABC News (Online)Apr 30 2024
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Puerto Rico Utility Bondholders Seek Bigger Bankruptcy Payouts
Bondholders of Puerto Rico’s bankrupt power utility are pushing for the court to increase what they stand to recover as new projections show the company’s revenue is likely to outstrip expectations due to higher electricity consumption. US District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain is reviewing a restructuring plan that would cut by about 75% the obligations of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power
BloombergApr 28 2024
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Puerto Rico Presidential Primary Election 2024: Live Results
The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information
NBC News (Online)Apr 26 2024
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Hstoday FEMA Employees in Puerto Rico Receive Administrator’s Award
Two teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Puerto Rico Joint Recovery Office (JRO) were honored with the 2023 FEMA Administrator’s Award, one of the highest awards given to agency employees across the United States. This year, the Puerto Rico Island Wide Benefit-Cost Analysis (IWBCA) team received an award for its work in Climate Resilience, while the office of External
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