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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

    • Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over murders of multiple transgender people
      News (USA)

      Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over murders of multiple transgender people

      The violence has spiraled out of control in the U.S. territory and the governor is doing something about it.

      Thursday, January 28, 2021
    • Transgender people killed in Chicago & Puerto Rico as wave of violence continues
      News (USA)

      Transgender people killed in Chicago & Puerto Rico as wave of violence continues

      Tyianna “Davarea” Alexander was shot while walking down the street. Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín was killed before his body was dumped in the middle of a highway.

      Wednesday, January 13, 2021
    • Puerto Rico’s first out lawmaker is a feminist warrior with a long history of bucking authority
      News (USA)

      Puerto Rico’s first out lawmaker is a feminist warrior with a long history of bucking authority

      Ana Irma Rivera Lassén is no stranger to making history on the island. Now her outsider influence is more important than ever.

      Wednesday, November 4, 2020
    • Ricky Martin slams Latinos who support Donald Trump
      Commentary

      Ricky Martin slams Latinos who support Donald Trump

      A stoic, steadfast Martin spoke directly to Puerto Ricans living stateside, begging them to make their plans to vote. 

      Tuesday, November 3, 2020
    • Puerto Rico’s governor signs new civil code removing LGBTQ discrimination protections
      News (USA)

      Puerto Rico’s governor signs new civil code removing LGBTQ discrimination protections

      LGBTQ activists are still looking over the revised 600-page civil code to understand all the changes rushed through by the island’s political leaders.

      Monday, June 8, 2020
    • Puerto Rico would take an axe to LGBTQ rights as part of a sketchy political deal
      News (USA)

      Puerto Rico would take an axe to LGBTQ rights as part of a sketchy political deal

      The legislature approved countless changes in the 600-page civic code in under 10 minutes without any public debate. It looks like marriage, trans rights, and child surrogacy are all on the chopping block.

      Friday, May 15, 2020
    • Epidemic of violence continues in Puerto Rico as third trans woman murdered this week
      News (USA)

      Epidemic of violence continues in Puerto Rico as third trans woman murdered this week

      The LGBTQ community is being targeted in a wave of violence sweeping the island.

      Tuesday, April 28, 2020
    • Epidemic of violent murders of LGBTQ people continues in Puerto Rico
      News (USA)

      Epidemic of violent murders of LGBTQ people continues in Puerto Rico

      Two transgender women’s bodies were found in a badly burned car this week. Four trans women alone have been killed in the last few weeks.

      Friday, April 24, 2020
    • Gay cruise won’t be canceled for coronavirus as passengers panic about possible quarantine
      News (USA)

      Gay cruise won’t be canceled for coronavirus as passengers panic about possible quarantine

      Customers could lose thousands of dollars or be quarantined for weeks if the cruise isn’t canceled.

      Thursday, March 12, 2020
    • Trans man died after being shot in the face. Then police misgendered him.
      News (USA)

      Trans man died after being shot in the face. Then police misgendered him.

      Police have brought in a woman for questioning in connection to the fatal shooting.

      Thursday, March 12, 2020
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