In Puerto Rico, a Rise in Detentions Under Trump Creates Unease

Federal authorities on the island have recently detained hundreds of Dominicans, who often share the same ethnic background, language and culture as Puerto Ricans.

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In Puerto Rico, a Struggle for Power Comes to Light

The Trump administration is clawing back millions in climate grants promised to credit unions in Puerto Rico. A reporter traveled to the island to meet people affected by the rollback.

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Puerto Rico Is Waiting for Frozen I.R.A. Funds

The Trump administration is trying to claw back billions in climate grants, including $147 million that could help people in Puerto Rico withstand frequent power failures.

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Lawsuit Aims to Broadly Halt Deportations of Foreign Students

A suit challenges the Trump administration’s campaign in four states and Puerto Rico, and seeks the reinstatement of terminated student visas.

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Most Power Is Restored in Puerto Rico After Islandwide Blackout

The power outage, which began on Wednesday, was the latest to hit the island, which has long suffered from blackouts.

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‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply.

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Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Can’t Board Flight

Plucky, an African gray parrot, accompanied its owner, Maria Fraterrigo, on a Frontier Airlines flight to Puerto Rico in January. But a gate agent would not let it on board the return flight.

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Tony Hinchcliffe, the Trump Rally Comedian, Lands a Netflix Deal

Hinchcliffe’s set at Madison Square Garden in October drew sharp criticism after he described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.”

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