Van Jones: Puerto Rican vote 'lit on fire' in Pennsylvania
CNN commentator Van Jones said a comedian at a Trump rally made a joke about the island that “ignited” the Puerto Rican vote in Pennsylvania. “There's energy. It's surging,” Jones said during CNN's election coverage. “Puerto Rican voting itself is on fire.” He cited Puerto Rico's PAC La Brega y Fuerzapreviously said he was “begging […]
NYC Mayor Adams likely to attend Puerto Rico conference after Election Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday attended the annual political conference in Puerto Rico the day after Election Day, where potential rivals of the incumbent Democratic mayor will also be in attendance to lobby for support in 2025. He said he intended to attend. Adams, who supported Vice President Harris as a presidential […]
Democrats tout Kamala Harris endorsement from Hispanic radio host who went on racist rant about black tourists in Puerto Rico
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A recent email from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party included an endorsement of Kamala Harris, a local Hispanic radio host with a history of violently racist comments. The host is also a star of Harris campaign advertisement It is held in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Redding. The email said Victor Martinez, owner of La […]
November's election may shape Puerto Rico's future
As the 5th of November approaches, attention is focused on the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The date also sees elections for the US House of Representatives, the Senate, gubernatorial and state legislative seats, as well as several referendums. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the upcoming vote in Puerto Rico has […]
Mexican Peso Declines for Third Consecutive Day Amid Global Dollar Rally and Market Volatility – Puerto Vallarta Daily News
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Mexican peso fell for a third straight day on Friday, reacting to a rise in the U.S. dollar after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy. The peso was trading at 19.3391 pesos per U.S. dollar, down 0.20 percent compared with […]
Cimone Dawson drowns trying to save girlfriend in Puerto Rico
An Indiana woman drowned while trying to save her boyfriend from a rip current during a short trip to Puerto Rico. The body of Simone Dawson, 22, was discovered in San Juan on Monday, nearly 24 hours after she disappeared overboard. The U.S. Coast Guard announced this. Dawson had been visiting the island with friends […]
Peso Today: Mexican Peso Continues With Two-Year Lows Selling Above $20.00 Pesos – Puerto Vallarta Daily News
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – As of September 7, 2024, the Mexican peso continues to trend lower against the US dollar, with the interbank exchange rate at 19.97 pesos per dollar, up 0.57% from the previous day, according to Bloomberg. Despite this small recovery, the peso remains under pressure due to market-wide concerns. Popular Posts: Peso […]
Puerto Rican musicians bring star power, endorse Trump: ‘Best president the world has seen’
Puerto Rican musicians Anuel AA and Justin Quiles attended former President Trump's latest rally in Pennsylvania, where they called the Republican candidate “the best president the world has ever seen.” The 45th President of the United States introduced the reggaeton stars as “legends in the music world” and added that “every Puerto Rican will vote […]
Puerto Rican Day Parade descends on NYC’s Fifth Avenue for 67th year
A national parade celebrating Puerto Rican Day took place Sunday down Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, in what organizers called the “largest display of cultural pride” in the United States. Now in its 67th year, the raucous event began near 44th Street and wound its way uptown along Manhattan’s boulevards, winding its way to East 79th Street […]
52 US-bound migrants packed inside rickety boat apprehended off Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday captured dozens of migrants crammed into “makeshift” boats near Puerto Rico to make the perilous journey to the United States. The 30-foot-long white ship with “J5” painted on the side was picked up about 47 nautical miles southwest of Puerto Rico’s Mona Island, with 51 desperate migrants and suspected […]