When Puerto Rico became a colony of the US in 1898, much of its population was living in poverty. The US government and Puerto Rico's appointed government instituted an economic development strategy ...

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When Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport welcomed its 6.6 millionth passenger in 2024, it was more than just a milestone — it was a testament to Puerto Rico’s tourism resurgence. The island’s $8.9 ...

Sen. Ana Irma Rivera Lassén is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. The program launched in 2022 ...

When Cynthia Collazo Pacheco was a 5-year-old girl growing up in Puerto Rico, she begged for a perm. After being called names like “monkey” in school, she’d come to think of her natural Afro-textured ...

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — Laura Gil knocked down two free throws with 1.9 seconds left as Spain edged Puerto Rico 63-62 and took a big step toward qualifying for the women's basketball ...

Watch the game between Brazil and Puerto Rico in the 2024 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup today, February 21, at 10:15 PM ET in the Snapdragon Stadium. Here, you can find out how to watch the event for free ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Amanda Serrano will be in her 50th professional fight on Saturday night, but it may just be the most important. Sure, 50 is a nice, round number for arguably the greatest women ...

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Li Meng scored 18 points and China topped Puerto Rico 80-58 on Saturday in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament to keep its chances alive of reaching the quarterfinals ...