MECA International Art Fair Takes Place June 1-4, 2017

The MECA International Art Fair will take place in San Juan, PR from June 1st to the 4th. For more information, visit www.mecaartfair.com/.

Is There Really a Zika Epidemic In Puerto Rico? (Video)

Jose Izquierdo

Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the 65th Infantry Regiment (Video)

From C-SPAN:

"Congressional leaders presented the Congressional Gold Medal in
honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers,
which was made up of predominantly Puerto Rican soldiers. Presi-
dent Obama signed a bill in June 2014 awarding the medal."

Scroll down in window below to watch video (approximately 1 hour
and 8 minutes).

Video of US Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Puerto Rico

Video is from the hearing held on December 1, 2015. Total length is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Gubernatorial Candidate Alexandra Lúgaro Sends Message To U.S. Government

Video of US Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Puerto Rico

Video is from the hearing held on September 29, 2015. Total length is approximately
2 hours and 21 minutes. Actual content begins at 23:33.

Puerto Rico News Digest For August 31, 2015

RESERVOIR LEVELS GO UP AGAIN

Rains produced by Tropical Storm Erika and a low pressure  system that
passed over the island yesterday have helped  boost water levels at the
Carraízo and La Plata reservoirs. La Plata, the reservoir most affected by
the drought, was  up seven centimeters this morning. Carraízo increased
by 4 centimeters, with a total gain over the last several days of 2.67 me-
ters. Due to the increase, the water rationing plan for users served by Ca-
rraízo has been changed to two days without service and one day with wa-
ter from the recent three-days-off/one-day-on plan. The rationing plan for
users served by La Plata remains unchanged.

ERIKA LEAVES $20M IN AGRICULTURE LOSSES

From Caribbean Business:

After estimating preliminary losses at about $6 million in damaged agricul-
tural crops after Tropical Storm Erika’s passage through the island, these
estimates have soared to as much as $20 million, according to Puerto Rico
Agriculture Secretary Myrna Comas. Among the most damaged crops, par-
ticularly due to Erika’s winds, are plantains and bananas, while losses have
also been reported in coffee and orange plantations. Affected municipalities
include Yabucoa, Maunabo, Salinas, Adjuntas, Lares, Maricao and other
towns in the island’s mountainous region. Erika also ruined hydroponic
greenhouses and other shade-house projects.

CUOMO TO LEAD PR ECONOMIC DELEGATION

From NY Daily News:

In the midst of the economic crisis in Puerto Rico, Gov. Cuomo is set to ann-
ounce he’ll soon be leading a delegation to the troubled island,  sources tell the
Daily News. The “solidarity” trip is expected to take place in early September
and involve a group of “financial experts” and elected leaders, including City
Council Speaker and Puerto Rico native Melissa Mark-Viverito, said one sour-
ce familiar with the developing plans. “New York is home to more Puerto Ri-
cans than any other state in the country, and the governor believes we have a
responsibility to support our  friends in times of need,” the source said.

PUERTO RICO DELAYS FISCAL PLAN

From Reuters:

Puerto Rico Legalized Medical Pot, But You Can't Smoke It

King of the Towels: The Torture and Murder of Pedro Albizu Campos

by Nelson A. Denis

Latino Rebels

There is a most unusual TV interview of Gov. Luis Muñoz Marín on
YouTube. The interview occurred in March 1954, just after the
Nationalist attack on U.S. Congress that was led by Lolita Lebrón.
(NOTE: This video was shared on Facebook by the Fundación Luis
Muñoz Marín in 2013.)

During that time, Muñoz Marín had rushed up to Washington, D.C.
to assure the world that he (and the rest of Puerto Rico) did  not
condone the actions of these “lunatics, fanatics, fascists and
Communists.” This is how Muñoz Marín described the Nationa-
lists to The New York Times...[CONTINUE READING]