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US Government Halts Removal Of Iconic Puerto Rico Cats

A stray cat rests on a statue in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

In a recent development, the U.S. government has decided to temporarily suspend a plan aimed at removing approximately 200 iconic stray cats residing in a historic district in Puerto Rico's capital. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit challenging the project, as announced by a nonprofit organization on Monday.

The cats in question inhabit the San Juan National Historic Site, specifically the 16th-century fortress known as 'El Morro,' which is operated by the U.S. National Park Service. Over the years, these felines have become a notable tourist attraction, garnering both admiration and criticism from visitors and residents of Old San Juan.

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