The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded the drought disaster declaration in Puerto Rico, designating Barranquitas, Caguas and Guayama as primary areas and another 16 municipalities as contiguous areas. By THE STAR STAFF The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded the drought disaster declaration in Puerto Rico, designating Barranquitas, Caguas and Guayama as primary areas and another 16 municipalities as contiguous areas, Gov. Jenniffer González Colón annou

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico government is moving to expand its drought‑response strategy by restoring water production capacity at the source, even as emergency distribution measures continue across the island. Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has requested authorization to use $9.7 million from the Emergency Reserve to evaluate and rehabilitate five public wells, while the Financial Oversight and Manag

Rep. Fernando Sanabria Colón By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico House of Representatives has ordered a formal investigation into the growing instability of the PR‑1 corridor between the Las Ochenta community in Salinas and the boundary with Santa Isabel, a stretch of roadway that has become increasingly vulnerable as coastal erosion accelerates across the island. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Fernando Sanabria Colón, directs the Department of Transportation and Public Wor

The increase in fuel prices, already visible at local gas stations, reflects Puerto Rico’s exposure to international price shocks driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East. By THE STAR STAFF Gasoline and diesel prices in Puerto Rico rose sharply this week as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt global oil markets, pushing crude and refined fuel costs higher worldwide. The increase, already visible at local stations, reflects the island’s exposu