Clean Energy Fuels has won two contracts for LNG fueling systems in Puerto Rico, expanding its presence in the region.

Puerto Ricans are now grappling with severe water shortages, adding to the existing challenges of frequent power outages that have long plagued the island.

A warm-up game for the World Cup between Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico in Texas was interrupted for nearly two hours due to extreme weather conditions, specifically lightning.

Promoter Alejandro Pabón revealed the backstory of Bad Bunny's 'La Casita' residence in Puerto Rico and its transformative impact on the country during Primavera Pro.

U.S. Air and Marine Operations utilized a Black Hawk helicopter to intercept a boat off the coast of Puerto Rico on May 14, leading to the seizure of 391 pounds of cocaine.

The head of Puerto Rico’s development agency has resigned from his position, claiming government interference in the agency's operations.

Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny's visit to Portugal has drawn attention to his significant influence on the global music industry. Articles discuss how the artist is transforming the musical landscape, extending his reach from Puerto Rico to the world, including his stop in Lisbon.

William Stiteler, the individual behind the viral AI song 'First Time in San Juan,' stated he never expected the anthem to become a hit, as he doesn't consider himself a musician.

Puerto Rican author Luis Rafael Sánchez stated that Republicans are resistant to the idea of Puerto Rico becoming a US state, also reflecting on his novel 'La guaracha del Macho Camacho'.

Venezuelan singer Zhamira Zambrano has announced her first headlining cross-continental tour, with dates planned across Puerto Rico, Chile, Peru, and the U.S., exciting her fanbase.

Daddy Yankee made a surprise guest appearance with Ed Sheeran in Puerto Rico, an event highlighted alongside other uplifting moments in Latin music, including Danny Ocean and Rauw Alejandro.

The US Justice Department reportedly halted an investigation into a vote-buying scheme involving drugs in Puerto Rico prisons, an alleged plot that could have benefited Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, an ally of the US President.

Mariska Hargitay's 'End The Backlog' campaign has successfully secured legislative reforms addressing rape kit backlogs across all 50 U.S. states, as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico. This milestone marks a significant achievement in her long-standing advocacy efforts.

A unit of Ferrovial SE has secured a significant $1.08 billion flood control project in Puerto Rico.

Ruben Gallego and Eric Swalwell are under fire after federal records revealed their campaign funds were used at Puerto Rico resorts during Gallego's wedding weekend, sparking a spending controversy.

A new Omicron variant of Covid-19, BA.3.2, has been detected in 29 US states and Puerto Rico. While the strain carries new spike mutations, experts are urging vigilance rather than alarm, as there is currently no data indicating increased severity.

Superstar Nicky Jam is set to perform his first show in Puerto Rico in a decade, promising a "historic night" for his "The Return Home" concert.

Authorities in Puerto Rico seized over 800 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $12 million, off the island's northern coast in one of the largest drug busts in the territory.

Tulsi Gabbard's testimony on the seizure of Puerto Rico voting machines has raised questions about the involvement of a Venezuela conspiracy theory, reportedly pushed by a US attorney attempting to revive 2020 election fraud claims.

Ramón Rodríguez has never been content with wearing just one hat. As the star, executive producer and now multi-episode director of ABC’s procedural crime drama “Will Trent,” he has built the…

A prominent CEO has stated that the Puerto Rico economy is demonstrating significant momentum, with a bank reportedly focusing on increasing loan growth and capital returns in the region.

The festival returns this weekend to the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City.

The Puerto Rican artist won best male new artist of the year at the 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro. Meet February's Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise.

US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard “80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said. In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said. The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it. “I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. “This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. “The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.” According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America. Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores. In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.” In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels. “The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale. “I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.” On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals. Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California. On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13. “This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy. “Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.” Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25

His hometown alone has seen a 1,450 per cent spike in flight searches The post Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sees over 200 per cent spike in travel interest to Puerto Rico appeared first on NME.

CBP agents and the Coast Guard intercepted a 30-foot boat carrying 40 migrants, including individuals from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Uzbekistan, near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico.

Residents of Puerto Rico share their perspectives on a popular viral song that has brought significant attention to their homeland.

Henderson Park has made its entry into the Puerto Rico market by acquiring a Hyatt Regency property.

Bad Bunny has released his latest collaboration with Adidas, featuring a vibrant red "Ballerina" offering inspired by Puerto Rican flowers, which is described as his most stylish collection yet.

Puerto Rico's governor has declared a state of emergency to combat worsening coastal erosion. This measure aims to address the significant environmental challenge facing the island.

Puerto Rico's economic chief along with several key staff members have resigned, signaling potential shifts in the island's economic leadership.

Colombian artist Carlos Vives brought his 'Tour Al Sol' to Miami, expressing pride in his heritage and emphasizing the city's importance to his music, with his tour set to conclude in Puerto Rico in June.

A Puerto Rican artist's immense success transcends music, being described as a significant sociological phenomenon.

Bad Bunny's 'casita' (little house) takes center stage in his 'DebÍ Tirar Más Fotos' world tour concerts, serving as a powerful symbol of home and representing the broader Puerto Rican community and its architecture.

Bad Bunny, an influential artist and cultural phenomenon, is bringing his personal world to fashion for the first time through a new collaboration with Zara, featuring a Puerto Rico aesthetic.

Efforts are underway to highlight the power and quality of Puerto Rican literature, which is often overlooked despite its significance. A literary gathering and recent publications aim to affirm Puerto Rico's linguistic and cultural identity.

A viral clip shows popular streamer IShowSpeed landing a punch on a fan during a playful boxing-style interaction at a public appearance in Puerto Rico, causing the fan to stumble.

Ferrovial Construccion secured a $1.08 billion contract for wall improvement as part of a flood project in Puerto Rico.

Growing sentiment for independence has been observed among Puerto Rico's young population since 2017, particularly after the US's inadequate disaster relief following Hurricane Maria, with recent demonstrations calling for US withdrawal.

Political strategist James Carville suggested that Democrats should discreetly plan a 'power grab' by pursuing D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood and packing the Supreme Court upon their return to power.

Tamirah Yasmeen Dix, a 40-year-old woman from Atlanta, died after reportedly being hit in the face while preparing for a zip line ride at Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis, Puerto Rico.

ICE personnel will deploy to ‘approved coworking locations’ in 42 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, according to federal procurement documents

Police have discovered cocaine valued at $12 million on a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Lenders to Liberty Puerto Rico are challenging a $250 million 'drop-down' loan made by Diameter, indicating a dispute over the financial transaction.

Here are the five best moments from the first day of the festival, held over the weekend in Mexico City.

A couple who relocated from Ohio to Puerto Rico is encountering an unexpected problem with unsolicited phone calls.

Bad Bunny is one bad birthday boy!!! One swipe through our hot shots gallery and that upper lip of yours will be sweatin'!! The Puerto Rico native has had himself a year!

The Corps' top enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz, is pushing for an earlier, and more aggressive, hiring process for Marines leaving the service. Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12th, 2025. Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin/US Marine Corps Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz urges early hiring for Marines leaving service. Delayed hiring leaves veterans vulnerable, risking affecting their mental health after the military. Partnerships with agencies like the Secret Service could ensure job transition for Mar...

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers promised Puerto Ricans they would work to accelerate the island’s slow recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, which heavily relies on federal funds.

A flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago was diverted to Miami after a 51-year-old passenger became aggressive and attempted to open an emergency exit during the flight, with an MMA veteran assisting the crew in subduing him.

Abner Román and Karla Ly Quiñones, owners of Café Comunión, were invited by musician Bad Bunny to set up a mobile coffee shop backstage at his concerts after he visited one of their Puerto Rico locations.

The popular live music series 'Tranquilo Quieto,' known for featuring artists in unexpected locations across Puerto Rico, is making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, featuring Buscabulla.

Courtney Clarke, Rafael De La Fuente, Alex FitzAlan, and Fabiola Brown have joined the cast of Michal Hali Zebede’s film 'Cuba, Paraíso,' with principal photography now underway in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico's Governor, described as Trump-adjacent, has issued a warning about an impending US attack on Cuba, stating, 'We had a war until recently with Venezuela and we are going to have one with Cuba in the coming week.'

Reggaeton, now a global music chart-topper, originated as a genre of protest and resistance, notably used as a political weapon in Puerto Rico. Its cultural significance is now recognized in academic studies and a major exhibition at Chicago's MCA.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny encouraged his audience to display the flag of Puerto Rico during his concerts, sparking discussions on nationalism and cultural identity.

The governor of Puerto Rico has promised to take action to alleviate the ongoing power and water shortages affecting the island's residents.

Bad Bunny has launched his first Zara collection, "Benito Antonio," featuring hoodies, caps, suits, and calm colors, with a pop-up event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Coffee growers in Puerto Rico are gaining demand, with local initiatives striving to achieve recognition for the island's coffee excellence despite various agroecological hurdles.

The 2026 IHF Beach Handball Global Tour concluded in Zagreb, Croatia, with world champions competing in groups and Croatian women's teams facing Spain, Cook Islands, and Puerto Rico.

A weekly art dispatch highlights a revelatory Zurbarán show, Angel Otero's Somerset residency, and Daiga Grantina's nature-inspired abstraction.

The Senate Finance Committee claims that rich Americans are using lawyers to write off taxes they owed before moving to Puerto Rico.

After being devastated by two hurricanes, Puerto Rico's El Yunque national forest has unveiled a new visitors center, which recently hosted an arts festival.

A 23-year-old man from New Jersey tragically died in Puerto Rico while attempting to rescue a friend.

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Lenders to Liberty Puerto Rico are challenging a $250 million 'drop-down' loan involving Diameter, indicating a dispute over the financial arrangement.

Leña Eh and 1919 sit at opposite ends of San Juan’s restaurant scene

Bad Gyal opens up about the meaning behind ‘Más Cara’ and her journey from underground artist to global star at Cote Miami. She shares the recording session with Chencho at Luny Tunes’ studio in Puerto Rico, the emotional story behind the Jadiel remix, her sisterhood with Tokischa, and reflects on her unforgettable experience at Bad […]

Our featured artists today are Pedro Arroyo con La Maquina De Los 80 (from Venezuela y Puerto Rico) with the song “El Deber” (1985). The post Pedro Arroyo con La Maquina De Los 80 – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

The historical independence of Puerto Rico from Spain is highlighted, noting the island's centuries-long shared past with Spain, now often known through its superstars like Residente and Bad Bunny.

The winning numbers for the Pega 2 and Pega 3 lotteries in Puerto Rico for February 16, 2026, have been released.