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El American reports the most relevant news from Puerto Rico related to politics, economy, culture and society.
Puerto Rico’s Plan to Solve Bankruptcy Approved by Federal Judge
The plan cuts debt by 80% and seeks to encourage new investments to help boost the island's economy
GETTR Spanish-Language Sign-Ups Explode 571% in 2022
"We are very excited by the huge interest in our platform from Latin America and cannot wait to bring our fight for free speech to the region very soon," GETTR CEO Jason Miller told El American.
Residente’s Deep Communist Ties Exposed… Again
The most shared image on Twitter was one from 11 years ago in which Residente is wearing a flannel praising Hugo Chávez.
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Arrives in DC to Promote New Projects on the Island
The delegation arrives in Washington D.C. to promote measures to benefit the island's economy
Texas to Honor Latino Borinqueneer Veterans with Special License Plates
The Borinqueneers were the 65th Latino infantry regiment, mostly Puerto Rican, that served in World War I and World War II, as well as the Korean War, under the motto "Honor et Fidelitas"
Puerto Rico’s DOJ Prioritizes Investigation of Child Sex Offenses
Secretary Domingo Emanuelli announced that he is working in conjunction with the Office of Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Biden Celebrates Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day with Congratulatory Letter
In the text, Biden described as "vital" the representation of Puerto Rico in the American people.
Puerto Rico: Bitstop Bets on Crypto by Implementing Bitcoin ATMs
The installation seeks to grow the cryptocurrency culture on the island, which is one of the company's main visions.
Over 90 Percent of Puerto Rican Public Schools Resume Face-to-Face Classes
The interim Secretary of Education acknowledged that the biggest challenge is the infrastructure of the educational institutions that suffered the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria
White House Launches Task Force to Aid Puerto Rico
The first session was held on Tuesday with the "commitment to provide support for the total reconstruction of the Island after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, the 2020 earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic"