POR EL STAR STAFF CAMUY – Un total de 173 perros y gatos recibieron la vacuna contra la rabia, el proceso de desparasitación y los servicios de ‘grooming’ durante una feria de servicios para mascotas celebrada a finales de la semana pasada en el el centro de usos múltiples Pablo Nieves Rosado, de la Villa Pesquera del municipio de Camuy. El evento fue parte de la iniciativa comunicativa desarrollada por el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Carlos ‘Johnny’ Méndez, con

The White House in Washington, seen in reflection of a broken mirror, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (Will Matsuda/The New York Times) By ROSS DOUTHAT For those of us with a sincere, nonpartisan interest (I swear) in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, it was a good week: First the Democrats, with an eye to hammering Donald Trump, released a few redacted Epstein emails in which the president’s name featured prominently; then Republicans, presumably with an eye to burying the Democratic

Protesters march through downtown Charlotte in response to immigration enforcement activity by ICE agents in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 15, 2025. Federal agents began fanning out across immigrant enclaves in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday and arresting people, expanding the Trump administration’s crackdown to another Democrat-led city. (Jesse Barber/The New York Times) By EDUARDO MEDINA and BERNARD MOKAM Federal agents began fanning out across immigrant enclaves in Charlotte, North

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) By ERICA L. GREEN, GLENN THRUSH and ALAN FEUER When a trove of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails were made public this week, Donald Trump’s name was all over them. But on Friday, when Trump demanded that the Justice Department investigate a list of powerful men mentioned in the emails, his own name was nowhere to be seen — he had singled out only Democ

Rep. José Aponte Hernández (Facebook via José Aponte Hernández) By THE STAR STAFF Rep. José Aponte Hernández on Sunday denounced a move by shipping company Tote Puerto Rico to impose another price increase on consumers during the Christmas season by significantly raising the container rate from $425 to $485. The increase, set to take effect on Dec. 8, will impact over 80% of the products entering the island, the veteran lawmaker said. “I have been consistent on this issue. To

The Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association estimates that 85% of seeds in the global supply chain pass through the island at some stage. Critics argue that the local government prioritizes incentives for ag-tech corporations over support for local farmers. (Facebook via Bayer Crop Science Puerto Rico) By THE STAR STAFF More than one-third of the world’s corn supply originates in America’s Corn Belt, a vast agricultural region stretching from Nebraska to O

By THE STAR STAFF The Infrastructure Financing Authority (AFI) announced on Sunday the beginning of mitigation and controlled demolition work on abandoned structures at Piers 11, 12 and 13 in Puerta de Tierra. The initiative marks a significant step forward in modernizing the facilities and ensuring they meet environmental compliance standards under the Ports Authority’s jurisdiction, the AFI said. Demolition of the first structure is set to begin today, following the complet

Ringneck parakeets, notable for their striking colors, come mainly from India, as well as some countries in southwest Africa. (northernparrots.com) By THE STAR STAFF Criminal charges were filed last week against an individual for violating articles 1 and 6 of Law 241-1999, better known as the “New Wildlife Law of Puerto Rico,” for illegal possession of 116 ringneck parakeets on a farm in the Santana neighborhood of Sabana Grande. Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Sec