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Santorum played the clown in Puerto Rico

March 19, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The minute Santorum opened his mouth, he managed to infuse an unusual degree of unity in the Puerto Rican political scene, around the following concept: Santorum is an ass.

Justice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico

September 12, 2011 By Emile Schepers

A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.

Planned gas pipeline in Puerto Rico brings criticism

July 21, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The project would cut diagonally through sensitive mountain forest regions, the largest on the island, home to much of Puerto Rico's biodiversity.

Changes and challenges for Puerto Ricans in the U.S.

March 11, 2011 By Elena Mora

A recent article by Angelo Falcon, president of the National Institute for Latino Policy, entitled, "Challenges Facing Stateside Puerto Ricans in the 21st Century," reveals both new features and persistent problems.

Puerto Rico: police violence against striking students

February 11, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Pepper spray and clubs were the methods used by police in Puerto Rico against protesting students.