Ricardo Rosselló

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Puerto Rico’s new land-use zoning map strikes a nerve with fed-up citizens

The proposed map could potentially speed up the development of — and radically transform — popular natural landscapes and historically protected urban architecture. It was rolled out in the midst of an unprecedented political uprising, which might have doomed the proposal to obscurity. Instead, it struck a nerve.

Puerto Rico’s new land-use zoning map strikes a nerve with fed-up citizens
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3 governors in Puerto Rico? A plot twist beyond ‘House of Cards,’ says minority leader.

3 governors in Puerto Rico? A plot twist beyond ‘House of Cards,’ says minority leader.
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Poet laureate says despite poverty, Puerto Ricans are ‘very powerful’ in fight against corruption

Poet laureate says despite poverty, Puerto Ricans are ‘very powerful’ in fight against corruption
Sneakers hang from downed wires in the wake of Hurricane Maria

With the lights still dark in Puerto Rico, solar companies see an opportunity to help

With the lights still dark in Puerto Rico, solar companies see an opportunity to help
Hurricane Maria damage

Puerto Rico calls for more federal help after Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico calls for more federal help after Hurricane Maria