A street market in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, on Oct. 10, 2025. Despite denials from President Donald Trump regarding potential military strikes against Venezuela, the U.S. Navy continues to expand its presence in the Caribbean, fueling speculation locally that Puerto Rico could play a key role in an imminent attack against the South American country. (Adriana Loureiro Fernández/The New York Times) By THE STAR STAFF Despite denials from President Donald Trump regarding

Glerys Marie del Valle Valentín (Facebook via Puerto Rico La Isla) By THE STAR STAFF Eighteen-year-old Elián Rodríguez Asencio was jailed Saturday night after failing to post bail on charges of femicide, destruction of evidence, carrying, transporting, or using a firearm without a license, discharging or pointing a firearm, and possession and use of ammunition in connection with an incident reported last Friday in Mayagüez. According to the police report, Rodríguez Asencio ar

Isabela Mayor Miguel “Ricky” Méndez Pérez By THE STAR STAFF Isabela Mayor Miguel “Ricky” Méndez Pérez, in his Report of Achievements and Activities for fiscal year 2024-2025 presented to the full Municipal Legislature last week, stated that, as has been publicly reported, the elimination of the inventory tax will affect all 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico. “In our case, this represents $2.1 million less, which adds to the battle that the municipalities have been waging again

Journeyman infielder Buddy Kennedy, who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (two games) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (seven games) this year (as well as four games for the Philadelphia Phillies), has become an assured World Series champion. (Reddit via r/baseball Knightbear49) By MITCH BANNON / THE ATHLETIC After the 2025 World Series matchup was set, Buddy Kennedy posted a simple message on his Instagram story. It perfectly captured his mix of jubilation and internal conflict. A

Javier Báez, new owner of the Bravos of Cidra By THE STAR STAFF The Bravos (Braves) of Cidra of the Double-A Superior Baseball League began a new chapter on Thursday with star Major League Baseball player Javier Báez assuming the helm of the franchise, marking the start of a generational transformation aimed at strengthening the roster, renewing the team’s identity and forging closer ties with its fans. “I want to thank the previous administration for their transparency and p

With a 1-0 win over Orocovis, the Guapos of Dorado locked down first place in the COLICEBA Central section and qualified for the Carnival of Champions phase. By THE STAR STAFF The Guapos of Dorado, Guayacanes of Guayanilla, and Marlins of Ceiba all notched victories on Wednesday night in Central Amateur Baseball League Confederation (COLICEBA by its acronym in Spanish) play. Dorado secured first place in the Central section and their qualification for the Carnival of Champion

Shae Kelley once again led the Cangrejeras, scoring 21 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. By THE STAR STAFF The Cangrejeras of Santurce defeated the Atenienses of Manatí 72-65 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination in Game 3 of the Women’s Superior National Basketball League (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) semifinal A series. With the victory at Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, the reigning champions forced a fourth game, which will be played this Friday at Juan Aubín Cruz