Rep. Víctor Parés Otero By THE STAR STAFF After the loss of 400 megawatts of generation in the electrical system late last week, lawmaker Víctor Parés Otero, who chairs the Government Committee in the island House of Representatives, will request from LUMA Energy LLC, the private operator of the electrical transmission and distribution network, all data, including maintenance logs, corresponding to the transmission center at the Costa Sur power plant and line number 50400, wh

According to the authorities, Eucebio Mangual, a 63-year-old Ponce resident who went fishing this past weekend and failed to return on Sunday as planned, departed around 6 p.m. Saturday from the Ponce fishing village ramp in a 19-foot white recreational vessel named “Angel.” By THE STAR STAFF The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday that it was conducting an air and sea search for fisherman Eucebio Mangual, a 63-year-old Ponce resident who went fishing on Saturday and failed to

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority reported at a meeting of the Drought Committee on Monday that dry conditions have caused water levels in the island’s reservoirs to keep dropping. Technical staff are continuously evaluating the status of the Carraízo and Cidra reservoirs to determine whether additional measures will be required. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana announced on Monday that the Carraízo and Cidra reservoirs rema

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) speaks with reporters following a news conference with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus at the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. García is among some 200 elected officials from across the United States and Puerto Rico who are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reject a new appeal filed by bondholders of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times) By

Ferran Torres (7) of Spain kicks the ball as Nicolás Otamendi (19) of Argentina runs after him during the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Torres scored a goal in extra time (106th minute) to break a 0-0 deadlock and deliver the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Spain. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times) Quarterfinals Thursday, July 9 France 2, Morocco 0 Friday, July 10 Spain 2, Belgium 1 Saturday, July 11 England 2, Norwa

Jalen Crutcher led the way with 29 points, six rebounds and eight assists as the Leones of Ponce eliminated the Atléticos of San Germán in Game 5 of the National Superior Basketball Conference B semifinals with a 100-86 road victory on Saturday night. Criollos one win away from advancing in Conference A By THE STAR STAFF The Leones of Ponce qualified for the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) Conference B finals on Saturday night by defeating the ho

Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande starter Morgan Smith struck out 10 and allowed just two hits to earn a seven-inning shutout victory over the Valencianas of Juncos on Saturday. By THE STAR STAFF The Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande defeated the Valencianas of Juncos 3-0 on Saturday night at Quintín Hernández Park in Sabana Grande. The Prodigiosas tied the series at one win apiece with the home field victory. Sabana Grande took control in the first inning when Colby McClinton hit a do

The Pescadores del Plata beat the defending champion Mulos of Juncos 9-0 on Saturday to move within one victory of the Superior Double-A Baseball League finals. (Aldwin Santiago) By THE STAR STAFF The Pescadores del Plata of Comerío and the Azucareros of Yabucoa were winners on Saturday, moving closer to the Puerto Rico Superior Double-A Baseball League championship series. Both teams won on the road to take a 3-1 lead in their respective semifinal series, pushing the defendi

Iceberg lettuce is harvested at a farm near Yuma, Ariz., on March 6, 2012. A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to iceberg lettuce that Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell. (Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times) By CHRISTINA JEWETT and JULIE CRESWELL Grocers and retailers rushed to pull products containing iceberg lettuce off shelves on Saturday, as Taylor Farms issued a recall, notifying customers that lettuce shipped to 27 states may have been contaminated. The