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Fentanyl Crisis Expanding Across Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic, According to International Reports

Puerto Rico's fatal overdoses tied to fentanyl outpace homicides, Costa Rica probes suspected pill labs after large tablet seizures, and the Dominican Republic surfaces in U.S. financial intelligence and indictments. The U.S. has escalated military and law-enforcement activity in nearby Caribbean waters, while Washington officials increasingly blame Venezuela's Maduro for…

Latin Times

F-35: Israel's Battle-Tested Stealth Jet Now Leading Trump's Caribbean Drug War

The F-35 stealth fighter, first used by Israel in combat, has been deployed to Puerto Rico by the Trump administration in an unprecedented anti-cartel operation.

Latin Times

US deployment in Caribbean ‘not training’, says defence chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.

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Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello Urged Citizens to Prepare "On All Fronts" as Hegseth Visits Puerto Rico

Venezuela's Interior, Justice, and Peace Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to be ready "on all fronts" in response to the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.

Latin Times

The governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González welcomed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force General Dan Caine

The governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González welcomed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force General Dan Caine today.

Latin Times

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean

The Independent UK

Philly’s Puerto Rican Day Parade embodies strength of the mainland’s second-largest Boricua community

Picture this: Puerto Rican flags, referred to as “la monoestrellada” – the “one-starred” – everywhere you look. The smell of alcapurrias – if you can find them! – and other savory fritters wafting through the air. The rhythms of salsa or Bad Bunny’s trap reggaetón blasting out of speakers. Almost…

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Trump Deploys F-35s, Escalates Caribbean Military Presence After Strike On Venezuelan Cartel

The Trump administration is deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico following escalating concerns that Venezuela, acting as a Russian proxy state, is facilitating massive drug trafficking operations into the United States.

Benzinga

Pigs, furniture, appliances and a horse stolen from Yadier Molina property, Puerto Rican police say

Police in Puerto Rico say that unidentified suspects have stolen 14 pigs, a $16,000 horse and multiple furniture and appliances from a property owned by former All-Star catcher Yadier Molina

The Independent UK

US Sends 10 Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico As Venezuela Tensions Grow

US President Donald Trump is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of his war on drug cartels, sources familiar with the matter told AFP on Friday, as tensions mount with Venezuela over Washington's military build-up in the Caribbean.

International Business Times

Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels

Move comes after US accuses Venezuela of buzzing warship and a deadly US missile strike in Caribbean Sea

The Guardian - US

Trump Ramps Up Anti-Drug Cartel Operations, US Deploys 10 Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico: Report

In a significant escalation of the U.S.’s anti-drug cartel operations, the Trump admin is reportedly deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico, a move that is likely to heighten regional tensions.

Benzinga

U.S. Reportedly Deploying Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico To Conduct Operations Against Cartels After Strike Against Venezuelan Vessel

The U.S. is deploying 10 fighter jets to a base in Puerto Rico to conduct operations against drug cartels in the region, according to a new report

Latin Times

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez pleads guilty to campaign finance violation

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez has pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that also allegedly involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker

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Deal to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt crumbles as some bondholders walk away

A plan to restructure over $9 billion in debt for Puerto Rico's power company has hit a big snag

AAP

Mail mess as Australia Post stamps out US deliveries

Businesses are counting the cost of Australia Post suddenly suspending many deliveries to the US and Puerto Rico because of import tariff rules changes.

Latin Times

Bad Bunny's Desire for Belinda Appeared in Songs and Photos Long Before Their Hot Encounter in Puerto Rico

The Mexican artist shared an intense moment with El Conejo and Tokisha, while more and more celebrities are heading out on the annual concert tour in Puerto Rico.

International Business Times UK

Aviation Fears for 2025 Grow as Spirit Airlines Appears to Fly Toward Hurricane Erin – Here's the Truth

According to flight tracking site Flightradar24, Flight NK2298, en route from Philadelphia to San Juan, Puerto Rico, took a course that seemingly sliced through the heart of the hurricane.

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Tearful Influencer Blames ChatGPT For Missed Flight, Claims AI Took “Revenge” For Her Insults

Spanish content creator Mery Caldass asked the AI chatbot whether she needed a visa to travel to Puerto Rico.

The Independent UK

Escuelas de Puerto Rico no están preparadas para afrontar olas de calor cada vez más intensas

Cuando las temperaturas suben vertiginosamente en una escuela pública de la isla puertorriqueña de Culebra, los estudiantes se dispersan en busca de alivio.

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico's schools are unequipped to cope with ever hotter heat waves

Students and teachers often suffer heat-related illnesses at schools in Puerto Rico, one of many places where extreme heat is disrupting children’s education more frequently

The Guardian - UK

‘Even Puerto Rico paid its bill’: Thames Water creditor suggests backers are safe

Creditors of US territory’s were protected during municipal default, says Assured Guaranty’s chief executive

International Business Times UK

Puerto Rico at Risk? What 7-Day Projections Say About Hurricane Erin's Track

Hurricane Erin's 7-day projections spark concern for Puerto Rico. See the latest forecast, risk zones, and what residents should know now.

The Independent UK

Homes evacuated as Hurricane Erin to create dangerous waves along US coast

Tropical storm conditions were anticipated for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas

The Independent UK

Thousands without power after Hurricane Erin strikes Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard allowed all ports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to reopen

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