Puerto Rico officially privatizes power generation amid protests, doubts

Puerto Rico officials announced that Genera PR, a subsidiary of New Fortress Inc., will take over power generation in the U.S. territory amid ongoing blackouts.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories

Puerto Rico's power authority board takes initial steps to privatize power generation

The board of the beleaguered Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority approved a contract to privatize power generation amid old infrastructure and frequent outages.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics

Puerto Rico on its way to privatizing power generation despite widespread skepticism

The government of Puerto Rico is a step closer to privatizing power generation on the island despite widespread skepticism among consumers and amid questions.
Jan. 17, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics

Puerto Rico on its way to privatizing power generation despite widespread skepticism

The government of Puerto Rico is a step closer to privatizing power generation on the island despite widespread skepticism among consumers and amid questions.
Jan. 17, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories

Confronting the unfair limitations of civil rights in Puerto Rico

The United States Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bipartisan agency established by Congress, charged with studying and collecting information related to discrimination or a denial of equal protection of the laws under
Jan. 27, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics

In the wake of hurricane destruction, Biden is supporting Puerto Rico’s clean energy transition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report which includes key recommendations for the transformation of Puerto Rico’s electric grid.
Jan. 26, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden

$24M worth of cocaine seized near Puerto Rico; 3 arrested

It was seized off a speedboat trying to reach Puerto Rico’s southeast
Jan. 23, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories

2 killed in shootout with federal agents near Puerto Rico

Two suspected drug traffickers were killed early Sunday in a shootout with federal agents off Puerto Rico’s northeast coast, officials said.
Jan. 16, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories

2 killed in shootout with federal agents near Puerto Rico

Authorities in Puerto Rico say the two were suspected drug traffickers.
Jan. 15, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories

CBP seizes $9.1 million worth of cocaine at the Pan American Dock in Puerto Rico

US Customs and Border Protection officers seized 877 pounds of cocaine on board the San Juan-Santo Domingo Ferry at the Pan American Dock in Puerto Rico last month.
Jan. 8, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories

$9.1 million in cocaine seized from Puerto Rico ferry, border officials say

U.S. customs officers seized 877 pounds of cocaine concealed on board a Carribean ferry boat
Jan. 4, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories

Frank Lampard to remain in charge of Everton for FA Cup amid serious doubts

Manager’s long-term future unknown after abysmal run of formLampard needs result against Manchester United in the CupFrank Lampard will be in charge of Everton for their FA Cup third-round tie at Manchester United on Friday amid doubts over
Jan. 4, 2023 - The Guardian - World

This 29-year-old and her partner pay $1,000/month for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Valentina Valldejuli and her partner live in Hato Rey, the financial district in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Police could get new powers to shut down protests

Officers would be able to shut down protests before they cause serious disruption, under new plans.
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UK police to get new powers to shut down protests before disruption begins

Plans aimed at preventing tactics such as ‘slow marching’ are part of Rishi Sunak’s public order crackdown Police are to be given powers to shut down protests before any disruption begins under Rishi Sunak’s plans for a public order
Jan. 15, 2023 - The Guardian - World - United Kingdom

Thousands protest against Tunisian president’s seizure of near total power

Demonstrators on Saturday demanded Kais Saied step down as they marked the anniversary of 2011 revolutionThousands of protesters in central Tunis have marched against the seizure of near total power by the Tunisian president, Kais Saied,
Jan. 14, 2023 - The Guardian - World

Brazil Gives Local Officials More Power to Thwart Protests

Prosecutors urge a freeze on the assets of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Amid the smoke of war, power in Europe is shifting decisively to the east | Jonathan Eyal

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Georgia governor declares state of emergency amid Atlanta protests

The protests follow a shooting last week near a controversial future law enforcement training site in which a Georgia state trooper was wounded and a man was killed.
Jan. 26, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories

Police in Peru raid university in Lima amid growing protests

Peruvian police raided a university in the capital, Lima, over the weekend, to detain protesters taking part in anti-government demonstrations. Jacob Kessler, a freelance journalist based in Peru, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories

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