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Puerto Rico battles ongoing drought, water rationing amid El Niño
world5 hours ago

Puerto Rico battles ongoing drought, water rationing amid El Niño

Puerto Rico faces a persistent drought with the governor declaring a state of emergency and implementing water-rationing in San Juan and six other cities, leaving more than 180,000 utility customers without water for 48 hours on rotating schedules; officials say El Niño is driving the dry spell, and the crisis is worsened by aging infrastructure and distribution challenges, while nearby U.S. Virgin Islands faced a drought-disaster declaration earlier this month with water-delivery efforts including trucks and National Guard support.

via AP News|
#drought#el-nino#infrastructure
Puerto Rico wary of statehood due to taxes and cultural identity
politics3 days ago

Puerto Rico wary of statehood due to taxes and cultural identity

Puerto Rico residents interviewed by Fox News Digital oppose becoming the 51st state, warning that federal taxes could rise, the cost of living could spike, and the island could lose its cultural identity. The piece notes Puerto Rico’s current tax arrangement and how statehood would bring it under the federal tax system, while highlighting economic anxieties and concerns about “Americanization.” Some residents reference politics around President Trump and the island’s debt, and a 2024 nonbinding referendum showed majority support for statehood, though opinions vary and independence is also discussed as a possibility.,

via Fox News|
#culture#economy#politics
Rainwater Harvesting Could Shield Puerto Rico From Drought
environment11 days ago

Rainwater Harvesting Could Shield Puerto Rico From Drought

Puerto Rico faces a historic drought with water rationing caused by aging pipes and leaks; despite plentiful rainfall, rainwater harvesting isn’t mandated or subsidized, a gap that keeps a low-cost, scalable relief option underused. If 1 million households adopted simple rain-catchment systems, the island could collect about 30 billion gallons a year, easing demand on the grid while larger infrastructure repairs are pursued. Political will, costs, and building codes remain hurdles to widespread adoption.

via WIRED|
#climate-change#drought#environment
Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after illegal head blow ended his boxing career
sports12 days ago

Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after illegal head blow ended his boxing career

Former boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, 11 years after sustaining life-altering brain injuries from an illegal head punch in a 2015 bout with Terrel Williams, which forced his retirement. The boxing world mourned his passing, with the WBC honoring him as an “eternal champion” and noting safety reforms inspired by his case; his family had previously shared updates about his condition.

via CNN|
#boxing#obituary#prichard-colon
Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis: Drought, Decay, and a Policy Gap
policy-and-politics12 days ago

Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis: Drought, Decay, and a Policy Gap

Drought, extreme heat, sediment buildup in reservoirs, and aging infrastructure have driven a severe water shortage in San Juan and surrounding areas, triggering emergency rationing, long lines for water, and government efforts including FEMA support amid criticism of management. While cisterns help some households, long‑term relief hinges on transparent dashboards, better cross‑agency coordination, and policy reforms outlined in Puerto Rico’s Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan.

via Yale Climate Connections|
#drought#infrastructure#policy-and-politics
Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Tests Leadership as Residents Struggle to Get Water
world14 days ago

Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Tests Leadership as Residents Struggle to Get Water

More than 180,000 residents in San Juan and nearby towns have been without reliable water since Aug. 1, relying on emergency tanker deliveries and bottled water while rationing every drop; locals describe a chaotic system and point to a leadership crisis at the core of Puerto Rico’s water challenges, with people like Cassandra Ramirez King filling buckets, washing hair in a trickle, and rationing water to meet basic needs.

via The Cut|
#leadership#puerto-rico#tanker-trucks
Puerto Rico imposes rotating 48-hour water cuts as drought tightens
world17 days ago

Puerto Rico imposes rotating 48-hour water cuts as drought tightens

Puerto Rico is implementing rotating 48-hour water outages across regions due to a severe drought that has depleted the Carraízo reservoir; about 180,000 properties are affected, and roughly 65% of the water produced is lost to leaks and aged pipes. Taps have been shut off in areas like San Juan, with water trucks distributing supplies and no clear end date in sight. Officials say weather conditions drive the rationing, while ongoing infrastructure issues and climate-linked droughts compound the crisis.

via BBC|
#carraizo-reservoir#drought#infrastructure
Puerto Rico imposes rotating water rationing as drought tightens its grip
world21 days ago

Puerto Rico imposes rotating water rationing as drought tightens its grip

Puerto Rico will begin rotating water rationing on Friday, with more than 180,000 customers in San Juan and nearby municipalities facing 48-hour outages on an alternating schedule as severe drought tightens its grip; authorities will distribute potable water via tanker trucks and prioritize hospitals and the elderly, but many residents have faced shortages for months and officials warn the crisis could persist.

via The Independent|
#crisis#drought#puerto-rico
Ohio man killed in execution-style shooting during Puerto Rico camping trip
crime28 days ago

Ohio man killed in execution-style shooting during Puerto Rico camping trip

An Ohio man, Tyler Wilkin, who had moved to Puerto Rico, was found dead from a gunshot wound in what authorities call an execution-style killing while camping at Playa La Selva near Luquillo. Reports say he texted friends about eerie howling outside his tent before the fatal shot; his family has started a fundraiser to cover private-investigator costs as Puerto Rican authorities investigate the case.

via Fox News|
#camping#crime#homicide
Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Recovered 74 Years After 1952 Puerto Rico Crash
world1 month ago

Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Recovered 74 Years After 1952 Puerto Rico Crash

A naval/aviation search team with the Discovery Channel found the Pan Am plane Clipper Endeavor resting in two pieces about 2,000 feet under the Caribbean Sea off Puerto Rico, 74 years after it crashed in 1952 during a San Juan–New York flight that left 52 of 64 on board dead; the site is being protected, a memorial is being sought, and Discovery will feature the find in an upcoming Expedition Unknown episode.

via CNN|
#aircraft-wreckage#clipper-endeavor#expedition-unknown
Trump Greenland swap rumor under investigation, no solid evidence yet
fact-check2 months ago

Trump Greenland swap rumor under investigation, no solid evidence yet

Snopes reports that a claim revived by a 2026 New Yorker article—that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and swap Puerto Rico for it—is under investigation. Miles Taylor, who first made the claim in 2020, says Trump floated the idea, and Snopes has reached out to both Taylor and the White House for comment, but no verification has been provided, leaving the claim unrated pending further information.

via Snopes|
#fact-check#greenland#puerto-rico