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October 18, 2017Puerto Rico

Masked and Armed with Rifles: Military Security Firms Roam Streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico

NOVANEWS By Joel Cintrón Arbasetti Latino Rebels Featured image: Antonsanti Street in Santurce, Puerto Rico (Joel Cintrón Arbasetti | Centro de Periodismo Investigativo) It’s the morning of Oct. 7 and a man stops traffic on Antonsanti Street […]

October 14, 2017Puerto Rico, USA

Congressional Disaster Relief Legislation Ignores Puerto Rico

NOVANEWS By Stephen Lendman Global Research Hurricanes Maria and Irma caused vast destruction in Puerto Rico, creating humanitarian crisis conditions for millions. Instead of massive amounts of vitally needed aid and debt relief, the Trump […]

October 5, 2017Puerto Rico

Two Storms Hit Puerto Rico: Maria and Colonialism

NOVANEWS by W. T. WHITNEY Photo by The National Guard | CC BY 2.0 Fans of socialist Rosa Luxemburg looking at Hurricane Maria’s assault on Puerto Rico may recall the deaths of 40 000 people in 1902 […]

October 3, 2017Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: A Public Health Catastrophe

NOVANEWS By Stephen Lendman Global Research Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke deplorably called the federal response to crisis conditions in Puerto Rico a “good news story,” adding she’s “very satisfied.” San Juan Mayor Yulin Cruz emotionally responded, saying […]